Wednesday 31 July 2013

How to plan a Trip to Dhauladhar Circuit in Himachal Pradesh


Visit Dhauladhar Circuit in Himachal Pradesh
Your vacations will become memorable and unforgettable in Himachal Pradesh. There are many areas in Himachal where you can plan your holidays with spouse family or friends. 

One such Tourist Circuit in Himachal is the Dhauladhar Circuit. All the famous temples are located in this circuit and you can also enjoy the beauty of the hill stations like Dharamshala Mcleodganj, Dalhousie Chamba Khajiar etc.

The Dhauladhar Circuit derives its name from the majestic and gigantic but serene Dhauladhar peaks of Western Himalaya. 

It passes in the shadow of the mighty and majestic snow clad Dhauldhar ranges, which dominates the beautiful Kangra valley, dotted by flower filled meadows, temples, tea gardens and flocks of sheep.

Dhauladhar  circuit covers Delhi - Chintpurni - Jwalamukhi - Kangra - Dalhousie - Khajjiar - Chamba - Dharamsala - Chamunda - Palampur - Jogindernagar - Delhi.

You can book your seats in HPTDC buses which are available from Delhi.
Bus Timings from Delhi to Dharamshala 
Advance Booking Counters HRTC 
HRTC Online Bookings 

Reaching Rewalsar Lake in Himachal - Driving Directions



How to reach Rewalsar in Hiamchal Pradesh
Rewalsar, a small town famous for Rewalsar Lake is situated on a mountain spur near Mandi town of Himachal Pradesh. It is only about one hour drive from Mandi. Once you reach there it is a treat to the eyes to see this enchanting jewel like lake. 

The place is visited by thousands of tourists and pilgrims it is a sacred place for not only Hindus but Sikhs and Buddhists as well. Rewalsar with water, woodland and high hills, presents a variety of natural beauty with serene landscape.

Buddhists come here because it was here that the great Indian teacher and tantric, Padmasabhava left for Tibet. He is also known as Guru Rimpoche - the Precious Master. 

The holy place is truly mesmerizing and you would get the feel of paradise to see the islands of floating reed on Rewalsar Lake and the spirit of Padmasabhava is said to reside in them. 

It is here that the sage Lomas did penance in devotion to Lord Shiva, and the Sikh Guru Gobind Singh also resided here for one month. 

Distance of Rewalsar is only about 24 km by road from Mandi. Buses and Taxis are frequently available from Mandi to Rewalsar.
Please check here

Buses from Chandigarh to Mandi
Bus Timings from Delhi to Mandi


Places to Visit in Rewalsar and Where to stay
MONASTERIES , GURUDWARA, TEMPLE and MINI ZOO.
One of the best options to stay in Rewalsar is HPTDC Hotel TOURIST INN Rewalsar
Built on a slight rise, with a commanding view of both the lake and the valley below, Himachal Tourism runs Tourist Inn at Rewalsar. Its presence enables every visitor to truly savor the beauty and ambience of this enchanting spot.

ADDRESS : Tourist Inn, Rewalsar (H.P.) - 175001. Tel.: (01905) - 240252

You might also like to know
Bus Timings from Delhi to Dharamshala 
Advance Booking Counters HRTC 
HRTC Online Bookings

Online Bus Bookings and HPTDC Hotel bookings are available at the official site
hptdc.gov.in/

HPTDC Bus Timings and Schedule - Online Ticket Booking Facility and Enquiry



HPTDC Online Bus Ticket Bookings – Bus Schedule and Timings
If you are planning a trip to Himachal then make sure that you book your bus seats in advance. HPTDC offers number of buses from Delhi and other major destinations. For local site seeing you can avail the services of HPTDC buses which are safe and very comfortable. The Luxury Volvo and other buses of HPTDC are available from New Delhi to major destinations of Himachal Pradesh as well as for local sight seeing tours.

 At present, online reservation is available from New Delhi to Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala and vice versa. You can book your seats by using the Online booking facility up to 2 hours prior to departure of the bus.
The tickets for Delhi Dharamshala, Manali and Shimla can also be booked from HPTDC counters or direct in the bus, in case seats are available. 

If you wish to cancel the tickets then please note that Full/ partial cancellation is allowed up to 12 hours before departure of the bus.

For online booking of bus tickets from Delhi Dharamshala Shimla Manali and other routes check the official site given below. There are no additional charges for online bookings

http://hp.gov.in/hptdc/

If you are looking for more information and have queries related to reservation for other destinations, please contact following HPTDC reservation offices:

Dharamsala: 01892-224212; Manali: 01902-252116 ; New Delhi: 011-23717473, 011-23325320;
Shimla: 0177-2800073, 0177-2652561

Email : shimla@hptdc.in or tpthptdc@hptdc.in

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Bus Timings from Delhi to Dharamshala 
Advance Booking Counters HRTC 
HRTC Online Bookings 
Bus Timings from Delhi to Baijnath

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