The valleys of Himachal

• Tirthan & Banjar Valley: Rivers, trout and the edge of the national park. Best March to June & Sept to Nov.
• Spiti & Pin Valley: High desert and old monasteries. Best May to October.
• Parvati Valley: Pine forests and hot springs. Best April to July & Oct to Dec.
• Kullu & Manali: Old villages, orchards and snow. Best All year.
• Kangra & Dharamshala: Tea gardens under the Dhauladhar. Best September to June.
• Kinnaur & Sangla Valley: Apple country near the Tibet border. Best April to October.
• Chamba & Dalhousie: Old hill station, cedar forests and the Ravi valley. Best March to June & Sept to Dec.
• Shimla hills: Orchards and pine ridges around Shimla. Best All year.