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Bihargaon (4km)
Approached either past the cemetery below St.Edward's Schoot,or
through Tutikandi, this village has splendid examples of
traditional Himachal architecture.
Prospect Hill and Kamna Devi(6km)
At 2125 m and crowned by a temple dedicated to Kamna
Devi, the Hill offers spectacular views of the area.
Sankat Mochan (7 km)
This is a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
Chandwick Falls (8 km)
At 1586 m,these rained falls are approached through Summer hill.
Tara Devi (11 km)
A thickly wooded hill whose peak has a temple dedicated
to Tara Devi.
Mashobra (12 km)
At 2149m, this beautiful suburb is surrounded by a
thick forest. From here, a track leads down to Sipur which is an
exquisite glade shaded by ancient deodar trees. There are old
temples on a side and a fair is held every April.
Kufri (16km)
At 2501m, this is famous for its wide views and
skislopes. An enjoyable walk leads up to the Mahasu Peak.
Fagu(22 km): At 2510 m, Fagu has some
enchanting views.
Naldehra (22 km)
At 2044 m, this is a nine hole, golf course. It was
designed by the British Viceroy, Lord Curson who was so
enchanted by the place that he gave his daughter Alexandra, 'Naldehra'
as per second name.
Chail(45km)
This was the former summer capital' of the Patiala
State. The palace is now run as a Luxury hotel by Himachal
Tourism.
Tattapani (51 km)
At 656 m, there are hot sulphur springs here. Himachal
Tourism has a restaurant and a Tourist Bungalow at Tattapani.
Adventure and fishing
There are numerous walks within and close to Shimla And
there are many soft to medium treks that can use Shimla as the
base. Some treks are to the Shalipeak, to the Kullu valley over
the Jalori pass or the Bashleo pass, Shimla to Chail, Shimla to
Junga and Shimla to Tattapani. Angling for trout can be done on
the river Pabbar, near Rohru. |