Sight
Seeing Tour Around Shimla (Kufri-Naldehra Tour 85Km)
Kufri : Famous for its ski-slopes kufri is 16kms. From
shimla with a small bazar.it offers pony-rides and a fantastic view of shali
peak and the snow clad mountains. The main charm of kufri is during the winters
after the snowfall when one can go skiing and sledge-ride. It must be mentioned
that here the slopes are not safe for beginners. On the way, beyond Dhalli,
comes Charabra famous for wild flower hall. As this has been taken over by
a private Institution entry to the place is no longer allowed. Still charabra
has another beautiful spot viz.the helipad just behind the school himalyan
international D.P.S. this commands a very panoramic view of the Himalayas
in the north, with a glimpse of river satluj deep down in the valley and the
shivalik hills to the south. Approachable by bus/car.
Naldehra : 22kms. From shimla
lies the beautiful one of the highest, saucer-shaped 9 hole golf courses.it
is one of the most picturesque picnic spot surrounded by dense deodar forest.
HP tourism offers luxurious cottage accomodation with restaurant and bar.
Like in kufri, one can enjoy the pony-ride in the forest.an ideal place approachable
by bus/car/taxi only. CRAIGNANO An ideal spot for picnickers and revellers
Craignano is situated about 18kms.from shimla amidst dense pine trees.it is
a spot where one can relax undisturbed the whole day.it has a beautiful rest
house municipal corporation, shimla. Approach by car/taxi only.
Narkanda Tour (130 Kms.) : This
tour is along with Hindustan-Tibet Road and covers Places of considerable
natural beauty. A very famous for Hatu Peak , Skiing Slopes and view of Shri
Khand Mahadev at the top heights of Kinnaur.
Fagu : Offers execellent views of the valley and the countryside.
Theog : A small town which is the bifurcation point for pabbar valley.
Matiana : A charming hamlet surrounded by cherry and apple orchards. Present
a variety of scenery.
Chail
Tour (120 Kms)
This tour passes through lush forests and small hamlets; attractive landscapes and palces of interest are covered by it.
Kufri : Famous for its ski-slopes kufri
is 16kms. From shimla with a small bazar.it offers pony-rides and a fantastic
view of shali peak and the snow clad mountains. The main charm of kufri is
during the winters after the snowfall when one can go skiing and sledge-ride.
It must be mentioned that here the slopes are not safe for beginners. On the
way, beyond Dhalli, comes Charabra famous for wild flower hall. As this has
been taken over by a private Institution entry to the place is no longer allowed.
Still charabra has another beautiful spot viz.the helipad just behind the
school himalyan international D.P.S. this commands a very panoramic view of
the Himalayas in the north, with a glimpse of river satluj deep down in the
valley and the shivalik hills to the south. Approachable by bus/car.
Chail : With a dream-view of shimla the
towenship of chali was eastablished by the maharaja of patiala after his entry
to shimla was banned by the British.to avenge himself and at the same time
not to lose sight of his beloved town, maharaja selected chail where he not
only built a most beautiful place but also built a unque Cricket ground,the
highest in the world, to tease the British. It is a partb of Cricket history
that once the maharaja invited the team of the MCC of England, got them drunk
at night and became the winner defeating the sloppy team next morning. The
cricket ground is now under the charge of the Ministry of defence it is about
(50 kms) from shimlavia kufri and (59 nine kms) via kandaghat It can be apporoached
by taxi/car/bus. The place at chail is now being run as a Hotal by HPTDC.
Chail can also be reached via junga by the dirt-road or by trekking.
Kiarighat : Here is a delightful
old bungalow with a large lawn that offers execellent views. Halt 20 minutes
for tea.
Tattapani
Tour (110 Kms.)
This tour covers some of the most attractive sports near Shimla and passes
through some beautiful countryside.
Naldehra : 22kms.
From shimla lies the beautiful one of the highest, saucer-shaped 9 hole golf
courses.it is one of the most picturesque picnic spot surrounded by dense
deodar forest. HP tourism offers luxurious cottage accomodation with restaurant
and bar. Like in kufri, one can enjoy the pony-ride in the forest.an ideal
place approachable by bus/car/taxi only.
CRAIGNANO An ideal spot for picnickers and revellers Craignano is situated about 18kms.from
shimla amidst dense pine trees.it is a spot where one can relax undisturbed
the whole day.it has a beautiful rest house municipal corporation, shimla.
Approach by car/taxi only.
Tattapani : 55kms. From shimla tattapani
Hot Water lies on the banks of the ferocios but holy river satluj,which has
its source in the holiest of holy Mansarovar lake,now in chine. Besides being
the fastest river of India it is known for its dangerous depths. It is not
safe to take a dip or attempt to swim in these unpredictable water.
A
very famous for white water rafting. Tattapani is famous for
natural hot-sulphur springs where people can take a healthy dip in the man-made
tank. Also constructed a bath-room for the ladies where they can take hot-sulphur
water bath. Besides river-rafting during summers one can visit the Goofa of
the manylingams of lord shiva, about 2 kms. From the main bazar. Tattapani
is very picturesque area, especially during the full moon.
