A soulful connection
Surrounded by mountains it is the perfect place for family holidays and a draw for avid trekkers and campers
Beat the heat and get high on the mountain air amongst lush valleys, fruit orchards, brooks and streams as you step into a haven of tranquility in the laidback region of Sirmour.
Welcome to one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in the south-eastern district of Himachal Pradesh; rural, raw and mountainous, with awe-inspiring views and vistas.
The area is divided into two parts — Giripar and Giriwar — by the charming Giri River that snakes its way through the terrain.
A 40 km drive from Solan brings you to Rajgarh, also known as the peach bowl of India. Rajgarh is a place of great natural beauty, dotted with lush orchards of peaches and little streams. Surrounded by mountains, it is the perfect place for family holidays and a draw for avid trekkers and campers.
The local people are worshippers of Lord Shiva and Durga. They also pray to Lord Shirgul at the local ancient temple and believe all their wishes will be answered by him.
Just 29 kms from Rajgarh lies the famous Gurdwara Baru Sahib, built in 1956 by Sant Teja Singh. It is believed that this is the sacred place where Guru Gobind Singh meditated. A two hour journey further on brings you to Haripurdhar, famous for the Bhangayani Temple, which is dedicated to the god sister of Lord Shirgul.
Dolanji Bon Monastery is beautiful and peace inspiring. It is located in the peaceful environment of a small village known as Ochhghat on the Narage-Sarahan road.
70 kms from Solan, soaring up the hills on winding serpentine roads, among thick forests of deodars, pine and fir, and enchanting orchards of apples and peaches, you reach Habban. There’s music in the winds, as it whistles through the trees and you hear the soul stirring notes of the hill pheasants as they call out to their mates. For those seeking peace and tranquility, it’s a meditative paradise on earth.
Nohradhar, a charming little hamlet, serves as a base for trekking to Churdhar, which is 3,647 metres above sea level. Churdhar, once known as Chood Chandini, holds attraction for its picturesque location and its mythological association.
The trek to the peak is delightfully challenging and should be undertaken by the experienced and fit only, as it takes you over sharp boulders, deep forests and steep narrow pagdandis. The summit is capped with a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
No matter how often you travel to these mountains, each season gives you new reasons to come back for more. So if you want to get away from it all and enjoy the beauty of the Himalayas, head to this part of Himachal and collect wonderful memories along the way.
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