Places to visit in

Himachal

Bhakra Nangal Dam is one of India’s major multipurpose river valley projects. Built across the Sutlej River, it was conceived soon after independence and symbolized India’s push for industrialization, agricultural self-sufficiency and hydroelectric power generation. The dam creates the Gobind Sagar reservoir and provides large-scale irrigation, flood control and power (through Bhakra and Nangal power stations), playing a critical role in the development of northern India. It is widely regarded as an engineering landmark and a key example of post-independence nation-building.

Sujanpur Tira Fort is a hilltop fortified town in Himachal Pradesh associated with the historic Katoch dynasty and the era of Maharaja Sansar Chand (late 18th–early 19th century). The site served as a regional stronghold and a center of local administration and culture. Its ramparts, gates and temple precincts reflect traditional Himachali hill architecture and the patronage of arts and temples by local rulers. The location also offers notable natural views of surrounding hills and nearby river valleys, making it both historically and scenically significant.

Chintpurni Temple is a major Hindu pilgrimage site in Himachal Pradesh, revered as a Shakti (Goddess) centre. Dedicated to Goddess Chintpurni (a form of Devi Chandi), the temple draws devotees from across North India—particularly Punjab, Haryana and Himachal—who come seeking relief from worries and fulfillment of wishes. The site blends religious significance with a peaceful hilltop setting typical of the lower Himalayas.