Located by the banks of river #Satluj, Rampur used to be the capital of former princely state of Bushahr in the 18th-century. Since it fell on the ancient trade route to Afghanistan, #Ladakh, China and Tibet, Rampur benefited from a wide range of economic and cultural activities. It's still a bustling town and a melting pot of cultures of the region. From historical palaces to the temple villages of Nirath, Duttnagar and Nirmand, there's a lot to see and do here. The highlight of the town is a fair called 'Lavi' that is held here every year in November. Arguably one of the biggest fairs of North India, the fair is popular among the people of Shimla and the travellers alike. Some of the best things to buy here include chilgoza or pine nuts, shawls, crop produce, handicraft items, dry fruits from Kinnaur, and the trademark soft sheep wool. Some people even trade livestock during the fair such as sheep, goat, cow and horses Location: #RampurBushahr, #Shimla, #HimachalPradesh, India. #photographs of #india #himachalpictures #himachalpradesh #traveller #photo #landscapephotography #naturelovers #naturephotography #mountains #instagood #instaquote #instagram #instashare #instapic #himalayas #himachal #coloursofindia #shimla #wanderlust #kinnaur #chamba #travel #incrediblehimachal https://www.instagram.com/p/CKImanohDyw/?igshid=21hgzhq75929
