The Northern Tracks from Shimla
A relatively unexplored area full of good walks along wide
roads or narrow paths is the Bharari Spur. Step from Local
Bazaar, go past Auckland House School and reach the long wood
rise. Enclosing Stirling Castle, two roads branch from here
and just before Kelston, meet again. Continue your walk down
past the Police Lines Tobharari Bazaar. Return along the lower
road to Goodwood, which will bring you just below Lakkar
Bazaar again. A round trip from Lakkar Bazaar covers some
4-km.
Extended Treks from Shimla
From Bharari you can walk to the villages that lie to right of
the Seismic Recording Centre, or to the villages of Pabo and
Kamiana. Longer treks can be made to Kiar Koti and Tattapani,
but for taking-up these treks you better take a guide along.
There are quite a good number of trails that can be done in
the suburbs. Some are - a walk between the Catering Institute
at Kufri and Wildflower Hall; a walk to Mahasu Peak from Kufri
through the Himalayan Nature Park and a walk along the
Bekhalty road from Mashobra and treks from Mashobra to Sipur.
There are many soft to medium treks that can use Shimla as the
trek base. Some treks are to Shali Peak, to the Kullu Valley
over the Jalori Pass or the Bashleo Pass, Shimla to Chail,
Shimla to Tattapani. Anglers can indulge in angling for Trout
on the river Pabbar, near Rohru.
Adventure
Activities Around Shimla
Kufri is a popular ski resort and
is at a distance of 16-kms rom Shimla. With thick woods
around, Kufri offers a panoramic view of 2,000 miles of the
great Himalayan ranges. Naldhera is another adventure area
that is situated at a distance of 23-kms from the hill
station. Naldhera is blessed with a thick cedar forest,
attractive picnic spot and a 16-hole golf course. Fagu is
another spot from where one can check out very fine views and
has a lot of snow in winters for the delight of snow lovers
and skiers.
Chabba is located on the road to Tattapani and is 53-kms away
from Shimla. There is the one of the oldest hydroelectric
power project, which is nowadays famous for river rafting.
Situated 64-kms north of Shimla is Narkanda, at an altitude of
2,700m, a ski resort and also a popular spot for viewing the
Himalayas particularly from the 3,300m high Hatu Peak.
Shimla Travel Tips
Some
Cautions & Suggestions
Wear a comfortable pair of shoes. And if you are taking one of
the more rugged paths, then something with a good grip at the
ankles is recommended. You may encounter monkeys in certain
areas like Jakhoo. They rarely attack unless threatened, or if
foodstuffs are visible. Do not tease them, look them in the
eye or panic.
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Carry some water and a little snack. A folding or regular
umbrella, or a raincoat should also be carried -especially
during the monsoons. Also be prepared for little drop in
temperature after sundown and wear or carry suitable clothes.
Sunscreen lotion, dark glasses and headgear are optional.
On the nature hikes do not leave the trail or spur, unless you
are very sure of where you are going - distances and
directions can be deceptive. The Shimla hills do not have
poisonous snakes except the banded krait and these are rarely,
if ever, encountered. It is also suggested that for these
trails, the services of a guide be engaged.
The best time to do these walks is after breakfast. Some walks
- especially in the suburbs can be done with connections made
by bus or car, which are followed by the walk. You will be
pleasantly surprised to find how helpful the local people are.
Do not hesitate in asking for directions or assistance.
