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.