Travel Destinations of Himachal Pradesh: "Surely the Gods live here; this is no place for men", wrote Rudyard Kipling of Kullu , India 's valley of the gods. Located in the charming Kullu valley in Himachal Pradesh and set amongst the lower reaches of the mighty Himalayas, the small town of Kullu is famous for its temples, apple orchards, and the annual Dussehra festival, all of which attract hordes of tourists.

One of the most beautiful hill stations of the country, Manali is basically a small town in the Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh . Termed sometimes as the cradle between the lesser Himalayas , Manali is extremely popular with tourists for its lavish display of unspoilt natural beauty.

Rich in its scenic splendor, Manali draws a good number of tourists from within the country and abroad every year. There are several other tourist sites in the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.