New Year Celebration in Shimla

The Shimla is wonderful hill station in north India and a beautiful place to celebrate New Year and Christmas with the white snow and chilling breeze. So make a Tour to northern part of himachal where you will find the luxurious sightseeing and latest hotel and market.

The December and January is the himla snowfall season in Shimla and it becomes a major tourist place in these days.

Anandpur Sahib - Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib

Anandpur Sahib is one of the most important shrines of the Sikhs witnessing the birth of Khalsa 300 years ago. Anandpur Sahib is the second after Amristsar which marks the history of sikh culture and khalsa. The city is also known as the holy City of Bliss in the state of Punjab, India. Sri Anandpur Sahib Gurudwara is linked with the religious tradition and history of Sikhism. Anandpur Sahib was founded by the ninth Guru, Sri Guru Teg Bahadur ji, in the year 1664. Gurudwara Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib is the centerpiece of Anandpur Sahib because The Khalsa was revealed here by their tenth and last guru, Guru Gobind Singh ji, who selected the five beloved ones and administered baptism of Khanda (Khande di Pahul), instituting the Khalsa panth on Baisakhi, 30 Mar 1699. Since, then this gurdwara has been associated with the devotion of sikh religion towards their Guru Gobind Singh ji. Other pilgrimage attractions of Anandpur Sahib Gurudwara are Gurudwara Guru-Ka-Mahal (Bhora Sahib), Gurudwara Thara Sahib, Gurudwara Sis-Ganj Sahib, Akal Bunga and more.

Mcleodganj Travel - Mcleodganj Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh

McLeod Ganj also known as upper Dharamsala of Himachal Pradesh where sanctity of Buddhism refreshes the spirit to get into the spiritual and conceptual thoughts. This place is also known for the monasteries, Lalai Lama, aroma of Tibetan dishes, Yoga and Meditation, Picnicking and Trekking. People visit Mcleodganj to view the colonial charm enjoyed by britishers during british rule, to enjoy hilly terrains, silent backwaters and himalayas from eyes. The climate and temperature makes McLeod Ganj worth watching place where you can feel peace, traditions and culture and Tibetan culture. Here, climate remains somewhat little rainy, cool air, low temperature and everyone wearing woollen clothes. Don't forget to see the handicraft of McLeod Ganj, worth buying from such a beautiful hill station. Famous places in Mcleodganj are :

• Khaniyara River
• Dal Lake
• Bhagsunath
• Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA)
• Namgyal Monastery - Dalai Lama's Residence and more.

Manikaran Sahib in Himachal Pradesh

Manikaran Sahib is a famous pilgrimage in Himachal Pradesh with a strong religious feelings for Hindus and Sikhs because this place has some reference to sikh religion and hindu religion both. Manikaran is located in the Parvati Valley between the rivers Vyaas and Parvati with an altitude of 1760 m and about 45km from Kullu.

It is believed that Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati spend hundreds of year here because they were impressed by the surrounding beauty of mountains, waterfall and nature. During their stay, Mata Parvati lost her jewel (mani) of earring which made her upset. Lord Shiva ordered everyone to search her jewel but they were unable to find it. This made God Shiva angry and open his third eye which brought calamity to the Universe. During his anger, serpent god, 'Shesh Nag' was called to make calm Shiva but his tries too failed. When Shesh Nag hissed to cool down Shiva, it produced hot water that made this manikaran temple famous for hot springs. Today also you can see the hot water on one side and cold water running on other side of the shrine. Even the meaning of Manikaran as jewel of ear came after this scene.

For sikh religion, Manikaran is their religious place because Giani Gian Singh mentioned that Guru Nanak Dev ji visited this place. The Janam Sakhi describes that the guru came to Mani Karan along with his Five 'Piaras' or followers.

Various attractions of Manikaran are Lord Ramchandra Temple, Temple of Lord Shiva, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurudwara, Hot Springs, Kulant Pith, Harinder Mountain & Parvati River.