Scenic, hilly & cool: Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh is a ideal summer vacation spot

By Rashmi Hemrajani

India is a vast and beautiful country with holiday options in many places. Go on vacations with your family to the hills, beach or a historically rich place and make your holidays special. Team your family tours with soft adventure sports and places where you can unwind and relax. Here are few options for your annual family vacation: 

Explore the hilly greens of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and North-East as you discover ancient temples, beautiful monasteries, rock formations, springs with the stunning vistas of the great Himalayas. 

Enjoy cultural and historical tours to Bangalore, Kerala and South India with your family tour for the ideal laid back family vacation.

Surprise your family by whisking them away on off beat summer destination such as Wayanad, Coorg, Mysore and more.

Old world charm region: Dalhousie In western Himachal Pradesh, the hill station of Dalhousie is full of old world charm and holds lingering echos of the Raj era. It is built on five hills - Kathlog, Patreyn, Tehra, Bakrota and Balun. It was named after the British governor General of the 19th century, Lord Dalhousie. The town is surrounded by varied vegetation - pines, deodars, oaks and flowering rhododendron. Dalhousie has charming colonial architecture, including some beautiful churches. Its location presents panoramic views of the plains and like a long silver line, the Ravi River twists and turns below Dalhousie.

Places of interest:
Panchpula: This is a picturesque spot where a stream feed a series of pools. A monument has been built here in memory of the freedom fighter, Sardar Ajit Singh.

Kalatop: This wildlife sanctuary is a home to the goral and Himalayan black bear.