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Shali Tibba Trek
aving an altitude of around 240 metres and taking about 7 hours to get completed, Shali Tibba Trek is known to be one of the most beautiful treks near Shimla. The trail goes through the lush green pine and cedarwood forests and provides numerous awe-inspiring sceneries.
The trail also goes through a river crossing where no bridge is provided, and one needs to traverse through the gushing streams. This part of the path, however, adds much-required thrill to a session of hiking. The summit is home to an ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Bhima Kali and offers the holiest aura. One can easily marvel at the 360-degree view of Shimla, Mashobra, Kufri and Fagu Valley.
The trail also goes through a river crossing where no bridge is provided, and one needs to traverse through the gushing streams. This part of the path, however, adds much-required thrill to a session of hiking. The summit is home to an ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Bhima Kali and offers the holiest aura. One can easily marvel at the 360-degree view of Shimla, Mashobra, Kufri and Fagu Valley.
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Karol Tibba Trek
Being one of the easiest treks near Shimla and providing the adventure enthusiasts with an opportunity to conquer a distance of around 5 KM, Karol Tibba Trek is often considered to be a road less taken. Having such a short route, this trek offers the most accessible hiking trail filled with many beautiful sceneries.
The location sits in a lush green forest and to reach here, one needs to start the path from Chambakhat District, and it will take roughly an hour to reach here from Shimla. At the peak, you will get a chance to marvel at the beautiful temple dedicated to Goddess Kali and the panoramic view of Churdhar Peak and Shimla City. Overall, a trek here can be quickly completed in a day, and one can also plan some camping on the peak and it is one of the best treks in shimla.
The location sits in a lush green forest and to reach here, one needs to start the path from Chambakhat District, and it will take roughly an hour to reach here from Shimla. At the peak, you will get a chance to marvel at the beautiful temple dedicated to Goddess Kali and the panoramic view of Churdhar Peak and Shimla City. Overall, a trek here can be quickly completed in a day, and one can also plan some camping on the peak and it is one of the best treks in shimla.
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Start & End Location: Mall Road, Shimla
Starting & End Time: 9 AM to 1 PM
Jakhu Temple is located on the top of Jakhu Hill . This hill looms over Shimla town and is the geographical nucleus. the Hanuman temple at the top of Jakhu hill is the highest point in town. The steep climb is rewarding for the fine views it offers over the surrounding valleys, out to the snow capped peaks and over Shimla it self. the temple is only 2 km from the Ridge but it could be an hour walk for a person not used to mountain climbing.
Tthe temple is one of the most favoured spots for tourists apart from pilgrims. There are many monkeys around the temple, but surprisingly they don't attack people. The approach to the temple is through a dense forest of deodars, though many find the climb tiresome. Ponies are available for a to and fro ride to the temple. The guide will be there on the whole tour and he will take you through the various stories and details about the places which will make your tour more interesting.
How to Reach:
You will report at the mall road which is easily accessible by local and private vehicle.
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Starting & End Time: 9 AM to 1 PM
Jakhu Temple is located on the top of Jakhu Hill . This hill looms over Shimla town and is the geographical nucleus. the Hanuman temple at the top of Jakhu hill is the highest point in town. The steep climb is rewarding for the fine views it offers over the surrounding valleys, out to the snow capped peaks and over Shimla it self. the temple is only 2 km from the Ridge but it could be an hour walk for a person not used to mountain climbing.
Tthe temple is one of the most favoured spots for tourists apart from pilgrims. There are many monkeys around the temple, but surprisingly they don't attack people. The approach to the temple is through a dense forest of deodars, though many find the climb tiresome. Ponies are available for a to and fro ride to the temple. The guide will be there on the whole tour and he will take you through the various stories and details about the places which will make your tour more interesting.
How to Reach:
You will report at the mall road which is easily accessible by local and private vehicle.
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Hatu Peak Trek
Standing high at an altitude of 3400 metres, Hatu Peak has been providing the adventure enthusiasts with one of the most thrilling trails. The trek starts from Narkanda, and this place can be easily reached from Shimla by driving for 7 KM.
On the way, you will encounter many scenic views of the Himalayas as you pass through the lush green forests. In addition to the beauty, the trail also passes through many steep slopes which can only be climbed with the help of a harness, thus making it another thrilling trek near Shimla. If you want to walk on the fresh snow of the peak, then make sure to opt for this trek between January to March when the location witnesses fresh snowfall.
On the way, you will encounter many scenic views of the Himalayas as you pass through the lush green forests. In addition to the beauty, the trail also passes through many steep slopes which can only be climbed with the help of a harness, thus making it another thrilling trek near Shimla. If you want to walk on the fresh snow of the peak, then make sure to opt for this trek between January to March when the location witnesses fresh snowfall.
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Tara Devi Trek
Being a short and easy trek, Tara Devi Temple is one of the most conquered trails for trekking near Shimla. Travel enthusiasts having any fitness level can easily cover it and will surely enjoy the scenic trail dotted with various sceneries of surrounding mountains.
The temple is easily accessible by road too, but people choose to trek a distance of 4 KM and add the required thrill to the trip to a temple. The narrow and steep slopes of the trail provide the adventure lovers with much excitement. The temple on the peak is around 250 years old and exhibits the charm and calm aura. The pristine green meadows and local flora will surely provide you with some picture-perfect backdrops.
The temple is easily accessible by road too, but people choose to trek a distance of 4 KM and add the required thrill to the trip to a temple. The narrow and steep slopes of the trail provide the adventure lovers with much excitement. The temple on the peak is around 250 years old and exhibits the charm and calm aura. The pristine green meadows and local flora will surely provide you with some picture-perfect backdrops.
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Summer Hill Trek
Staying true to its name, Summer Hill Trek is one of the most taken routes for trekking near Shimla in the time of summers. Surrounded by the pristine beauty of lush green nature and providing the scenery of cloud touching mountains, this hill is a part of a seven-hill cluster.
To reach the peak, one needs to hike through the beautiful forests of Pine and Deodar. Having a hard level of difficulty and standing at the height of 640 metres, this peak has challenged many famous trekkers. The 38 KM long trail of this peak makes sure that you stay entertained, thus offers numerous eye-catching sceneries. The steepness, the beauty and the thrill experienced on this trek add some extra fun to a trip to Shimla.
To reach the peak, one needs to hike through the beautiful forests of Pine and Deodar. Having a hard level of difficulty and standing at the height of 640 metres, this peak has challenged many famous trekkers. The 38 KM long trail of this peak makes sure that you stay entertained, thus offers numerous eye-catching sceneries. The steepness, the beauty and the thrill experienced on this trek add some extra fun to a trip to Shimla.
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Churdhar Trek
Churdhar is one of the highest peaks in the low-lying region of Himalayas. The word Churdhar means bangle of the snow ridge, as the range surrounding the summit from all the sides can be easily seen from the top. Dense forests surround the Churdhar range, thus the trail needs you to traverse the lush green woods rich in a wide range of flora and fauna.
Standing at the height of 3660 metres, this trek boasts of being one of the hardest trails for trekking in Shimla. On a clear day, you can easily marvel at the 360-degree view of Himalayan ranges from the peak of this mountain. The top of this peak is also home to a towering statue of Lord Shiva.
Standing at the height of 3660 metres, this trek boasts of being one of the hardest trails for trekking in Shimla. On a clear day, you can easily marvel at the 360-degree view of Himalayan ranges from the peak of this mountain. The top of this peak is also home to a towering statue of Lord Shiva.
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Shimla-Jalori Pass Trek
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Shimla-Jalori Pass is one of those trekking places near Shimla which require loads of stamina and patience. Located in the wilderness of white sheets of Himalayas, Jalori Pass connects Shimla to Kullu Valley and provides its visitors with an escape towards the serenity of nature.
From the soaring high mountains to the deep valleys, the trail towards the pass goes through numerous scenic spots. The trek is around 8KM long and can be easily covered in 6 to 7 hours. If you want to unwind in the sheets of fresh snow, then make sure that you go for this trek between mid-June to mid-October. Overall, this trek provides the perfect hideout for trekking amidst the best of nature and not a single second here will go by without having fun.
From the soaring high mountains to the deep valleys, the trail towards the pass goes through numerous scenic spots. The trek is around 8KM long and can be easily covered in 6 to 7 hours. If you want to unwind in the sheets of fresh snow, then make sure that you go for this trek between mid-June to mid-October. Overall, this trek provides the perfect hideout for trekking amidst the best of nature and not a single second here will go by without having fun.
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Chadwick Waterfall Trek
One of the famous trekking places near Shimla, Chadwick waterfall trek will take you towards the beautiful scenery of gushing water streams hitting the rocks below and creating a cloud of foam. Chadwick is one of the highest waterfalls in India, and the chilled streams here directly come from the Himalayas.
Just 5 KM away from Shimla, this waterfall can be reached by trekking through the Summer hill. The terrain towards this location provides numerous adventurous trails filled with eye-catching sceneries. The path towards the waterfall is easy and can be covered by anyone having primary physique. As soon as the end of the monsoons starts, the location gets its beauty. The serene local flora and fauna flourish and add extra charm to the serenity.
Just 5 KM away from Shimla, this waterfall can be reached by trekking through the Summer hill. The terrain towards this location provides numerous adventurous trails filled with eye-catching sceneries. The path towards the waterfall is easy and can be covered by anyone having primary physique. As soon as the end of the monsoons starts, the location gets its beauty. The serene local flora and fauna flourish and add extra charm to the serenity.
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Kedarkantha Trek
Kedarkantha is one of the most popular trekking destinations in the Himalayas and has been challenging the adventure lovers since ages. The trek towards this beautiful location starts from Gaurikund where one can stop for a while and immerse in the hot waters of the spring.
The trail towards the peak takes you through many breathtaking views of the carpeted snow. The path is hard and goes through many rocky and steep slopes. Once you reach the top, the surrounding hills and shining sky provides an undoubtedly eye-catching glimpse, thus making it one of the most beautiful trekking destinations.
The trail towards the peak takes you through many breathtaking views of the carpeted snow. The path is hard and goes through many rocky and steep slopes. Once you reach the top, the surrounding hills and shining sky provides an undoubtedly eye-catching glimpse, thus making it one of the most beautiful trekking destinations.
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Kuppar Bugyal Trek
Located at the height of 2700 m in Pabbar Valley, Kuppar Bugyal can be reached by taking a peaceful yet exciting trail. The trail starts from Kharapathar and to reach here one has to drive for about 70 Km from Shimla. The path towards the top leads through lush green forest home to deodar trees, thus offering many scenic views of dark woods.
The trail ends at Giri Ganga temple from where you can enjoy the panoramic views of the whole valley beneath you. Located amidst the best of nature, a trek to this location needs a lot of energy, and it is advised to camp there for the night and start descending on the next day and it is one of the best place for trekking in Shimla.
The trail ends at Giri Ganga temple from where you can enjoy the panoramic views of the whole valley beneath you. Located amidst the best of nature, a trek to this location needs a lot of energy, and it is advised to camp there for the night and start descending on the next day and it is one of the best place for trekking in Shimla.
