1. Himachal Pradesh

Best Time: March to June (Summer), December to February (for snow lovers), Spiti Valley May to September Ideal for travel, with open roads and pleasant weather.

  • Places: Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, Spiti Valley
  • Pilgrimage Sites:
    • Jwalamukhi Temple: Dedicated to Goddess Jwalamukhi.
    • Chintpurni Temple: One of the Shakti Peeths
    • Key Monastery: Largest in Spiti, an important Buddhist learning center
    • Tabo Monastery: Over 1,000 years old, known for ancient murals
    • Dhankar Monastery: Historic monastery with stunning views
    • Kunzum Mata Temple: Sacred spot at Kunzum Pass for blessings

2. Uttarakhand

Best Time: March to June (Summer) for hill stations, September to November for pilgrimage.

  • Places: Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Nainital, Mussoorie
  • Pilgrimage Sites:
    • Char Dham: Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath.
    • Har Ki Pauri: In Haridwar

3. Punjab

Best Time: October to March (Winter)

  • Places: Amritsar, Ludhiana, Patiala
  • Pilgrimage Sites:
    • Golden Temple: In Amritsar.
    • Anandpur Sahib: Sikh pilgrimage site

4. Delhi (Union Territory)

Best Time: October to March (Winter)

  • Places: Old Delhi and New Delhi
  • Pilgrimage Sites:
    • Jama Masjid, Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple.
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