Himachal Pradesh's melodious folk music and dramatic dances will bring out the artist in visitors and ancient rock temples and Buddhist monasteries will rouse their spiritualism.

Travelers can experience vitality and mental tranquility with yoga and meditation under expert teachers. Some are also lucky enough to receive benedictions from His Holiness the Dalai Lama personally while visiting his hallowed ashram in the new Little Lhasa at Mcleodgunj in Dharamsala.