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Tattapani:
This small village is famous for the hot water sulphur springs.
Unlike the springs in
Manikaran
or Manali, these
springs are not properly 'developed' but their setting is very beautiful.
The village is very relaxed and peaceful. more...
Renuka
Lake: 45-km from Nahan and 169-km from Shimla, this lake is
dedicated to Lord Parshurama. The surrounding hills are a wildlife
sanctuary. Every November, it is also the site of a large fair, after the
harvest of Kharif crops. There is trade, recreation and amusement. Idols
of Lord Parshurama and Renuka are ceremoniously dipped in the sacred
waters of the lake and it is a time when lot of matchmaking is done.
more...
Kufri:
Some great hiking, some skiing, some beautiful scenes and a cool
environment that's what Kufri is all about. In the winters Kufri attracts
ski-lovers from all across the world. more...
Chail:
Chail is hiker's paradise. Chail was the summer capital of Maharaja
of Patiala, the area is spread over three hills. One has the village of
Chail, the other has the Snow View mansion and the third one has the
Palace cum hotel of Chail. more...
Kasauli:
In recent times Kasauli has developed as an alternate accommodation
for Shimla. It is 12-km from Shimla on the way to Kalka. Kasauli has been
coming up as a side trip from Shimla. It has some great walks. The walk to
Sanawar is very pleasing and full of natural beauty. Sansar has the
potential to become another hill station in the area as nature has
provided abundance of beauty and scenery to this place. more...
Solan:
Solan is the district headquarters and is the home to Meakin Brewery.
Solan is 48-km from Shimla and is at an altitude of 1,342m. It is also the
bifurcation point for Rajgarh with it's orchards and enchanting villages. more...
White Flower Hall: This is the former residence of British
Commander in Chief and was taken over by the Himachal Tourism to be
converted into a hotel. This lovely building was burnt down in 1994. The
White flower hall is located in Chharabra 13-km from Shimla.
Narkanda:
Narkanda is basically a transit point between Shimla and Rampur. This
place is famous for Hiking and Skiing but only during the season. more...
Mashobra & Craignano And Naldehra: Mashobra is a small village
just 11-km from Shimla, which has a fair every May at Sipi. The lovely
trail around takes one to the Shiva temple. Nearby is Craignano, which has
some pleasant walk and trails. 15-km further North comes another small
village Naldehra. This place is famous for one of the oldest and highest
golf courses in India. Right in the middle of the Golf Course is the
Mahunag temple.
Rampur: 140-km from Shimla and built by
the banks of river
Sutlej
, lies Rampur, capital of the erstwhile Bushahr state. This was once a
major stopover on the old trade routes and the
Lavi
fair , held here every autumn, still barters and sells a variety of
goods. The old palace is a remarkable piece of architecture. Short of the
town, at Dattnagar and Nirath, are some exquisite old temples.
Sarahan:
44-km from Rampur, Sarahan is steeped in legend and unique hill
architecture with all its glory and remarkable natural beauty. Famous for
the Bhimakali temple complex, it is regarded as one of the major "Shaktipeeths".
Sarahan
is also the gateway to Kinnaur. more...
Sirmour
District: Nahan at 932m is a district headquarters and was once the
capital of this princely state, which is now a district. It retains a
considerable measure of its traditional charm with winding roads, old
palaces and houses. Nahan is 260-km from
Delhi and 142-km from
Shimla. At Saketi, beyond Nahan is the
Fossil Park , which recreates the 185 million-year-old dinosaur
remains that were discovered over here. more...
Paonta
Sahab: Situated on the banks of river Yamuna, Paonta Sahab is a
peaceful shrine - a Gurudwara dedicated to the tenth Sikh Guru, Gobind
Singh who spent five years over here. Guru Gobind Singhji spent his days
at Paonta writing the "Dasam Granth" and in educating his
followers. It is 250-km from Shimla and 80-km from Renuka via Nahan.
more...
Sarol: 23-km from Shimla and named after the little temple that
stands on the links, is a 9-hole golf course. Lord Curzon was so much
enchanted by this spot that he gave his daughter Alexandra, Naldehra as
her second name. During the monsoons, several golf tournaments are also
held over here.
Barog:
Once just a stopover on the Kalka-Shimla highway, this has grown into
a destination in it's own right. Surrounded by pine forests, it presents a
frontal view of the Churdhar Peak (3,647m), which is poetically translated
as the `Mountain of the Silver Bangle'. It is 56-km from Shimla. more...
Nahan:
This town was founded in 1621 by Raja Karan Prakash. The 3,647m high
Choordhar peak crowns it. One can enjoy number of splendid walks through
the dense forests and exploring the various temples that the place
comprises of is an ideal way to experience the beauty of Nahan. The famous
walks are Military Round, Hospital round and Villa round. Besides visiting
Ja gannath temple and Bala Sundari temple, the Shivalik Fossil Park is
worth to visit. The fossils, which were found in this park are supposed to
be 185 million-years-old. more...