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Goa is a package-tour paradise, squeezed between the seas and the lush forested hills. It offers glistening sands, swaying coconut palms, and ultra fresh sea food. Luxury hotels and budget guesthouses overlook fisherman mending their nets, and beer comes cheap and chilled. Discovered by pioneering...

Capital: Shimla Location: Northern India Language: Hindi, Punjabi, Pahari, Kanashi Best Time to Visit Himachal Pradesh: April to October and December to January Major Towns: Shimla, Manali, Dharamsala, MacLeod Ganj, Spiti, Dalhousie, Solan, Pathankot, Kasauli, Mandi, Nahan, Nalagarh, Una, Pragpur, Jawalaji, Palampur, Bhagsu, Sarahan, Rampur What to See in Himachal Pradesh: Religious places, fairs and festivals,...