Naldehra:- Naldehra
is a beautiful paradise for nature lovers and adventure seekers. This is
situated at a distance of 22Km from Shimla. Naldehra has derived its name from
the two words, Nag and Dehra, meaning the Abode of the King of Snakes. In
Naldehra, Mahunag Temple is one of the most prominent attractions, from which
the place has derived its name. This temple is dedicated to Nag, the Serpent
God. The best time to visit Naldehra is during the summer season, which
extends from the month of March to November. If you want to feel the experience
of snowfall, then the time from end of December to Febraury is the best.
Naldehra is famous for its oldest nine hole golf course in the country. Besides
being known for its golf course, the destination also attracts tourists for its
fairs and sightseeing places. One of the most famous fairs of Naldehra is “Sipi
Fair”, which is organised every year in the month of June. Every year in the
month of October, “Jotton Ka Mela” or the “Bull Fight” is also held. Now
discuss some popular places to visit in Naldehra, Shimla.
1. Golf Course:- The golf course is the asia’s oldest
golf course, situated 23 kilometres from Shimla. The golf course was founded in
1920 and is maintained by the Himachal Tourism Department at present. The club
hosts nine-hole and 18-hole championship courses such as Par 68 and 3791
Yardage, which are regarded as one of the most challenging ones in this course.
Moreover, the golf club of Naldehra is associated with reckoned golf clubs like
Golf Club Chandigarh, BSF Golf Club Delhi, Air force Golf Club Delhi and ARTRAC
Golf Club Shimla.
2. Mahunag Temple:- Mahunag Temple is located in the midst of the
famous Naldehra Golf Course, at a distance of 25 km from Karsog in Mandi District,
Himachal Pradesh. The temple is lying at an elevation of 1830 m above sea
level, on the Shimla-Mandi Highway. As per the historical records, the temple
was built in 1664 by Raja Shyam Sen, who was a great devotee of Lord
Karna.
3. Tattapani Naldehra:- Tattapni is a beautiful attraction of
naldehra, located at a distance of 30Km from Naldehra and 56Km away from
Shimla. Tattapani is located at an elevation of 655 m above sea level.
Tattapani is one of the places to visit in naldehra, shimla, and is famous for
its sulphurous spring water. It is
believed that a dip in the hot water can cure skin diseases, joint pains and
fatigue. Most of the devotees came here in the month of January, to take a dip
in the holy water of Tattapani. Tourists also came here on the 13th April,
which is celebrated as a festival of agriculture in India. The hot spring
water vanishes in the month of June and July and reappears by the months of
November and December. Tourists come here in large numbers on the auspicious
days of Tara Ratri, Lohfi and on the 26th January, every year.
4. Mashobra Hills:- Mashobra
is located at a distance of 11km from Naldehra. This place is dominated by mist
bathed hills, oak, cedar and deodar, apple orchards, and a picturesquare stream
gushing through the valley. This place attracts
tourists to connect with
their rich, fresh surroundings and their mountain view. Known as the ‘Quieter
Shimla’, Mashobra hills take pride in being amongst the prominent offbeat places to visit in Naldehra, Shimla. Tourists can do
large number of adventurous and leisure activities like rafting, paragliding,
rockclimbing, trekking and camping etc. If you want to experience these kinds
of adventure activities, then March to May are the best time to visit Mashobra Hills.
5. Kufri:- The name Kufri
is derived from the word kufr meaning "lake" in the local
language. Kufri is just 16Km away from the Naldehra and offers views of the
countryside and the majestic Himalaya mountains. It is the highest point in the
surrounding region, has a himalayan wild life zoo which hosts rare antelopes,
felines and birds including the himalayan
monal, the state bird of Himachal Pradesh. A one-time winter sports
capital, Kufri is still a focal point for a large number of ski enthusiasts who
come here to enjoy the ski slopes.
Where To Stay:-
There are few hotels in Naldehra
where you can stay with comfort. One of the best resort in shimla - “The Chalet’s Naldehra”, is a venue where
you can feel yourself close to nature and where every window has a different
view.The Chalet's Naldehra, which is amongst the best hotels in naldehra, is a
fantastic resort which offers beautiful view of mountains and excellent accommodation
options like, rooms, and chalet’s cottages. The Chalet’s Naldehra gives you the
world’s best experience at 360 degree revolving restaurant. A multi-cuisine
restaurant at Chalets Naldehra serves a huge variety of delicacies and the
dining area is also arranged in the garden, so that visitors can enjoy the
beauty of Himalayas while enjoying the lavish food.
The chalet's Naldehra gives many of the reasons to enjoy your stay here.
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