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Tourism Hotel Mamleshwar at Chindi (Himachal
Pradesh, India) is a new Hotel having superb views. The hotel
has an excellent location near woods and orchards and is ideal for leisure
and an offbeat stay. The hotel is a good stopover towards Kullu-Manali or
towards Kinnaur via Baina Khud from Shimla on this alternative route.
Hillsides
covered with thick forests, acres filled with apple orchards, small
picturesque hamlets and remarkable views in all directions combine to make
Chindi (1825 m) and the area around it, one of the most beautiful places
in Himachal Pradesh. The area is still off the beaten track and yet, has
good facilities in terms of roads, small markets and accomodation. Chindi
is an excellent off-beat destination that holds the charms that Himachal
is just famous for.
ACCESS: The closest airport is at Shimla at Jubbar-Hatti, 110 km away. The
nearest narrow gauge railhead is at Shimla, 87 km away. By road Mandi is
100 km, Rampur via Baina Khud is 92 km, Chandigarh is 204 km and Delhi is
457 km. The road from Shimla passes through Naldehra, Tattapani, Al Chindi
and Churag.
CLIMATE: In winter, the temperature can drop to below freezing point when heavy
woolens are required and in summers, light woolens / cottons are
recommended.
PLACES
OF INTEREST
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The
wide Karsog Valley lies below Chindi and has good excursion spots.
Apple orchards add thir attraction to the area and Chindi is
surrounded by them.
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The
area has several temples that display a high level of traditional
craftmanship. Some of the important temples are - Mamleshwara Mahadev,
Kamakshya Mata, Mahunag, Ardhnarishwara, Aledi Mahadev, Palinag at
Nalagali, the sacred Bhima Rock, Churag temple, Nag Dhamooni at Sairi
Bangla, temple at Chatri and the temple of Nag Dhamooni at Saranda.
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The
hike to Shikari Devi (3359 m) is possible from Chindi. The views from
Kunhoo Dhar (23 Km) are spectacular.
Sarahan is visited as a part of Adventure
Itinerary of Himachal Pradesh |