Himachal Pradesh

Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh and a major travel hill station in India. Situated in the northwest Himalayas, Shimla is one of the most popular hill stations in India. It is also known as "Queen of Hills". Shimla is also an important administrative centre. It has been variously described as the Indian Capua, Mount Olympus and the Abode of the Little Tin Gods.The most prominent building on the Mall is the yellow Christ Church, reputed to be the second oldest church in northern India.The silhouette of this can be seen on the skyline for miles around.

Other Places to See: The Vice Regal Lodge, Chail, Naldehra, Kufri.
                                                                                                                                                        

Leh Ladakh

Leh Palace: Leh, a historic town that served as the royal capital of the Old Kingdom, is dominated by the nine-storey Leh palace built by King Singge Namgyal in the 17th century in the grand tradition of Tibetan architecture, which is said to have inspired the famous Potala in Lhasa built about half a century later. It rises from the edge of the town overlooking Leh. However, it is now dilapidated and deserted. It was the home of the royal family until they were exiled to Stok in the 1830s. Above the palace, at the top of the Namgyal hill, is the Victory Tower, built to commemorate Ladakh's victory over the Balti Kashmir armies in the early 16th century.
                                                                                                                                                        

Jammu & Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir the northern-most state of India comprises three distinct regions namely Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. Not only does each of these three regions have its distinct charm, natural beauty, culture and topography, but all three of them put together encompass a wide range of activity that the tourists could ever need. Hence, from sightseeing and adrenaline pumping adventure to pilgrimage and enjoying the snow, you are sure to get it all in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Srinagar, the summer capital of J & K is networked by the Dal Lake, the Nagin Lake and the Anchar Lake. You will find over 1,000 houseboats in Dal and Nagin lakes, there is a vast range including the deluxe category.