Rohtang Pass

Fifty One km from Manali, Rohtang Pass at an altitude of 13,000 ft is the highest point on the road. Lying on the main road to Keylong the Pass provides a panoramic view of the snow clad Himalayas and offers excellent skiing opportunities. Close by are the two famous kunds -- the Beas Kund, source of the river Beas and Sar Kund, a small lake supposedly possessing healing properties.

ACCESS

Regular taxi services are available to Rohtang Pass from Manali.

Manikaran

Forty five km from Kulu, Manikaran is well known for its hot water springs. A temple next to these springs attracts a number of pilgrims throughout the year.

Chail

Former `summer capital' of the Patiala state, Chail at an altitude of 2250 m has the world's highest cricket pitch as well as a polo ground. 43 km from Shimla the main tourist attractions of Chail are the Chail Palace and the possibility of angling.

Kasauli

Seventy seven km from Shimla and at an altitude of 1927 m Kasauli is a small town set amidst a mixed forest of chir pine, horse-chestnuts and Himalayan Oak. 4 km from Kasauli is Monkey Point, a quiet picnic spot which offers magnificent views of the plains of the south and the mountains in the north.

Naldera : At 2044 m Naldera is 23 km from Shimla and has a golf course, Tourist Bunglow and a cafeteria.

Kufri

Best known for its ski slopers and breathtaking views of the unmelting snow peaks of the Himalayas and deep valleys, Kufri 16 km from Shimla and at an altitude of 2622 m is a small hill station offering visitors walks up to the Mahasu Peak, a little zoo and a fascinating drive leading to Chail.

Sarahan

One hundred and eighty km from Shimla, Sarahan is famous for its Bhimkali temple. Sarahan is also the gateway to Kinnaur and is regarded as an epitome of legend and hill architecture.

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