Cheerful, fanciful, spiritual Himachal, Earth s glorious child, you re immortal. Snug in the cradle of the Himalayas, with sylvan meadows, swelling rivers, yellow-green forests and spectacular valleys, a precious crescent of earth awakens to the earliest pulse of life. Welcome to springtime of snow Himachal. Six thousand temples, pagodas and monasteries bestow a crown of radiance around.
Ancient forts dare to crack the icy monotony.
Lovely fruit-gathering maidens in ambrosial orchards suggest romantic visits. The state abounds in wildlife among which some rare species like the musk deer, ibex, thar, Himalayan brown bear and snow leopard are still found. The rivers offer ideal fishing grounds for trout and masheer. HP is excellent for trekking and mountaineering. Enthusiasts can look forward to unlimited pleasures en route, from May to October.