Himachal Pradesh
which is India's only mountainous state to hold all the five ranges that comprise the Great Himalaya, offers a wealth of experiences to travellers. The famous hill stations of Himachal from Kasauli to Shimla and Dalhousie offer a glimpse back to the days of the Raj. Take a look at the painstakingly preserved Tibetan culture at the home of the Dalai Lama in McLeodganj. Say prayers at the shrine of Hatkeshwari Mata or Rewalsar Lake. The valleys of the Beas River in Kullu and Kangra and of the Sutlej in Kinnaur offer some of the best terrains for soft adventure in the country. Never rafted before? Try it for the first time on the Beas in Kullu. Never been on a trek? Do the easy one from Sangla to Sangla Kanda in Kinnaur. Never climbed to the summit of a peak? Go to Manali to try your luck on Ladakhi or Hanuman Tibba. Never tried skiing? Whizz down the slopes at Solang. Himachal also holds pristine Himalayan sanctuaries. Look high up in the air for the lammergeier in the Great Himalayan National Park, or go searching for the elusive shanku in Spiti.

Outlook Traveller Getaway's Himachal State Guide presents everything you can see, do and experience in Himachal, from strolling on the malls of the big hill stations, to climbing snow-covered mountains. The book is supported with a wealth of information needed to create a perfect Himachal holiday, with getting there information, a detailed accommodation listing, contact numbers of tourist offices and transport providers in all the metros. All the info is at hand for planning the perfect holiday in the snows.