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Hill stations like Nainital, Shimla, Manali always receive a large number of tourists during the peak season and this year too, the condition of these hill destinations is bad due to crowd and there are long jams on the roads too. Especially if you are planning a family vacation during this time, it would be better to avoid these places. In this article we will know about those hilly places which are very beautiful as well as peaceful. There is very little crowd here and you can have a wonderful summer vacation with your family.
If you also want to go to a place where you can spend a peaceful time amidst nature and stay away from the crowd, then this article can be very useful for you. In this we will know every detail of offbeat hill stations like where they are and how you can reach here. So let us know.
Tirthan Valley and Gushaini Village
Tirthan Valley is a peaceful and very beautiful hill station located in Kullu district. This place has natural beauty like clean water flowing Tirthan river, mountains all around and is also good for adventure. You can spend peaceful time here away from the crowd. Gushaini village is situated in the middle of Tirthan Valley, where you will feel completely away from stress by staying in the lap of nature.
Attraction Points
Crystal clear water of Tirthan River in Tirthan Valley, trout fishing is quite popular here. Apart from this, you can go to Serolsar Lake which is in the dense forests near Jalori where you will get to see amazing views of nature. You can explore the culture and food here by staying in a home stay in Gushaini village.
Details to reach here
The main route to reach Tirthan Valley passes from Chandigarh via Manali Highway. You will get to see spectacular views of nature on this route also. However, it is very important for you to know about the local routes ahead. You will have to pay a fee to get a direct bus to Tirthan Valley. You will have to take an auto or taxi from the station to Banjar. If you are taking Volvo from Delhi or Chandigarh then get down near the Aut Tunnel.
What is root: Delhi-Ambala-Chandigarh-Bilaspur-Mandi-Pandoh-Aut. From here the route goes towards Tirthan Valley.
Theog is a great place
Theog is a beautiful hill village in Himachal Pradesh which is about 23 km from Shimla. Not only is the lush green market here wonderful, apart from this you will like the apple orchards and peaceful environment. The weather also remains quite cold here. The best thing is that here you can easily find everything from medical centers to small food shops.
What to explore?
Apart from visiting the apple orchards in Theog, you can also buy fresh apples here. You can also taste its jam and juice, which have their own distinct taste. Apart from this, go to Fagu situated at a short distance from here. This is a small village which is known for its spectacular views of the cedar forests. If you are fond of trekking then you can go to Hatu Peak located in Narkanda. From here, the 360 degree view from snowy peaks to apple orchards is amazing. From local markets to local food, Tannu Jubbar Lake, Canog Peak, Mashada Ground are the attraction points here.
How to reach here?
Niyog of Himachal lies 32 km from Shimla. You can reach here via National Highway-5. It is easy to reach here from most major cities. You can take a bus or private taxi to Theog from Old Bus Stand of Shimla. It will take you about 1 hour to reach Theog from here. This hill station is 370 km from Delhi. To reach here by train, you have to get down at Shimla railway station only. The nearest airport is Jubbarhatti Airport (Shimla Airport) whose distance is approximately 52 km.
Explore Pabbar Valley
Pabbar Valley, situated in the lap of nature in Himachal Pradesh, is one of the most beautiful offbeat destinations. This valley situated on the banks of the river is very peaceful. Seeing the lush green apple orchards, dense pine forests all around, snowy and lush green mountains, you will feel like staying there.
What to explore?
Rohru: This is the main city in Pabbar Valley, where the natural beauty is amazing and this place is also famous for trout fishing.
Hatkoti: You can go to Hatkoti, about 30 minutes away from Pabbar Valley, where there is Hateshwari Mata Temple, which is known for its ancient architecture as well as historical importance. So the spiritual atmosphere here will make your heart happy.
How to reach here?
You should reach Shimla by train, because this is the nearest railway station. To reach Pabbar Valley you will have to take toy train from Kalka. You can take a bus or taxi to reach Kalka Railway.
small but beautiful chail
Talking about hidden hill stations, Chail of Himachal is a small place, but the natural beauty here will fascinate you. This is also a place within the budget. This place is also known for the world’s highest cricket ground. The distance from Shimla to Chail is approximately 45 km.
Attraction Points
In Chail you can explore the world’s highest cricket ground. It also has historical importance. You can go to Chail Palace, it has become a heritage hotel which is famous for its majestic architecture. Apart from this, you can go to Kali Ka Tibba, this is the temple of Maa Kali situated on the highest peak of Chail. The heart becomes happy after seeing the beautiful view of the valleys from here. Apart from this you can explore Chail Wildlife Sanctuary. Sudpud Lake flows on the way to Chail. The beauty here is also amazing.
How to reach here?
To reach Chail, you can go via Delhi-Noida road via Chandigarh and Solan. Apart from this, the nearest railway station is Kalka or you can go to Kandaghat railway station. The nearest airport is Jubbarhatti Airport (Shimla). From these places you can reach Chail by simply taking a taxi.
Plan a trip to Kanatal
Talking about offbeat hill destination, you can go to Kanatal located in Tehri, Uttarakhand, it is just 300 km away from Delhi. This place full of natural beauty is perfect for a short summer vacation.
Attraction Points
You can explore the Kaudia Range in Kanatal. This place is known for trekking and jungle safari, where many animals and birds including deer can be seen in the dense pine and cedar forests all around. Apart from this, visiting Surkanda Devi will be an amazing experience. Vinoba Hills is a popular place for camping and sunset.
How to reach here?
You can reach here by road, bus or your vehicle. Usually you have to reach Kanatal by taking the Rishikesh Chamba route from Delhi via Meerut. By train you can reach Dehradun or Rishikesh railway station and it would be better to take a taxi to Kanatal. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant, which is approximately 78 to 80 km away from Kanatal.
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