Visit to Sarahan , Himachal Pradesh Tourism

Bhima Kali Temple, Sarahan : Himachal Pradesh Tourism

Sarahan is a small town in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India. Famous Bhimakali temple is situated here, dedicated to the mother goddess Bhimakali, deity of the rulers of the former Bushahr State. It is one of 51 Shakti Peethas in India. River Satluj flows about 7 km below Sarahan. Sarahan is identified with the Sonitpur mentioned in Puranas. Sarahan is called as the gateway to the tribal region of Kinnaur.

Sarahan , Himachal Pradesh

 



Virbhadra Singh Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises ,India and former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh is from this small town.

Shanti Kunj , Palace of Raja Virbhadra, Sarahan , Himachal Pradesh

 Near town Sarahan , there is a Bird park which is a pheasant breeding centre. It also houses the State bird Jujurana and former state bird Monal which is of a great attraction. 

                                     Jujurana                                                                                Monal




Sarahan is about 29 kms off from Jhakri the establishment of biggest hydel project under S.J.V.N., and from Jeori it is about 17 kms.Sarahan is 564 kilometers from New Delhi and 174 kilometers from Shimla.

Kinnar Kailash as seen from Sarahan : Himachal Pradesh Tourism

The best way to go to Sarahan is to travel by train to Kalka or by air to Chandigarh and then travel by road to Sarahan. Taxis and jeeps can be hired to reach to Sarahan. Bus services are also available from Shimla. It takes approximately 6 hours by road to reach Sarahan from Shimla.




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Shikari Devi : Himachal Pradesh Tourism

Himachal PradeshTourism : Shikari Devi , Mandi 

Shikari Devi temple is situated at the distance of 10 km from Janjehli , Mandi (H.P.) , India , Janjehli is 85 km.from Mandi (H.P.)the district.headquarter .The Shikari Devi temple is devoted to Shikari Devi , named so because hunters in the area once prayed to the goddess for success in their hunt and perhaps, lies the origin of the name "Shikari Devi"(not confirmed).

Himachal PradeshTourism : Shikari Devi , Mandi

The temple is said to have been in existence since the time of the Dwapar yug , time of Lord Krishna and Pandvas,.The temple has no roof .Temple is situated at the top of the hill and surrounded by thick Oak and Coniferous forest.

Himachal PradeshTourism : Shikari Devi , Mand

The Shikari Devi Temple is positioned at a height of 2850 meters.  You can reach here by road but the condition of road is bad and it become inaccessible during rains and snowfall. However you can trek up to the Shikari Devi Temple from Janjheli and Karsog , trekking is enjoy-some and full of excitement.

     

Himachal PradeshTourism : Shikari Devi , Mandi

                                     
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