Weekend Getaway places from Shimla

Are you a mountain lover? Do you love being around mountains? Then you are on the right page where you will find information about some amazing places which are near to Shimla and where you can chill and hang out on a free weekend with your family, friends, or loved ones. As we are well aware that Shimla is a wonderful hill station nestled in Himachal Pradesh. There are so many places near Shimla where you can visit with your partner, family, or friends and have a good time and make numerous unforgettable memories.

Here in this blog, I will give you some information regarding some places near Shimla where you can visit if you have a free weekend.

1. Kufri:

Himachal Pradesh is a very popular destination among travelers who want to travel to India. The distance is around 10 km from Shimla to Kufri. If you like to visit temples and panoramic views, then Kufri is the best destination for you to explore. After a little bit of trekking, you can enjoy beautiful views and temples which are worth the time.

All the people who visit Shimla, prefer to visit this beautiful place as this is not so far from Shimla.

What to do in Kufri?

While visiting Kufri, you can enjoy Skiing, Horse Riding, Yak Riding. Not only these things, but you can also explore the Himalayan National Park. You will be amazed to see this place if you appreciate nature and are fond of plants.

So if you have a free weekend, try to spend some days in Kufri and I am sure that you will not regret visiting this amazing place.

2. Chail:

Chail is a dazzling hill station which is also famous among travelers. Chail is popular for having the world’s highest cricket ground, Chail palace and which is in the middle of deodar and pine trees, and for the heritage hotel. This hill station is around 63 Km away from Shimla and it takes only 2.5 hours to reach this amazing hill station.

If you want to escape from the crowded tourist destinations and look for some calm and relaxing time, then this place gives you all this. If you are visiting this place, then try to visit Chail wildlife sanctuary as it will give you amazing experiences.

What to do in Chail?

If you are planning to visit Chail, then you can include horse riding in your trip. Also, you can visit the Kali temple, to the Chail Wildlife Sanctuary or you can go shopping.

3. Mashobra:

Mashobra is a wonderful town with a height of about 7700 feet and from Shimla, it is 10 km away. If you are looking for a peaceful Hill station, then Mashobra is a perfect place for you as this place is in the course of nature with less human interference by which it provides you a different kind of experience of your lifetime.

What to do in Mashobra?

Mashobra gives you numerous options from which you can select as per your preference and convenience. You can go for the option of Camping, Paragliding, trekking, Skiing. This place also lets you explore the Mashobra forest Sanctuary.

4. Narkanda:

Narkanda is a popular town which is at a distance of 60 Km away from Shimla and situated at a height of 9000 feet.  This place is ringed by the woodlands and forests. Narkanda is also a popular destination for skiing in winters. The main attraction of this place is its heavenly natural beauty and also its dazzling apple gardens.

If we are talking about the main attractions of Narkanda, then Tannu Jabar lake is also there on the list. The temple near this lake attracts travelers who visit this place.  

What to do in Narkanda?

If you are planning to visit this place, then Narkanda gives various options like paragliding, mountain biking, Skiing, Rafting or you can also try horse riding.

5. Kasauli:

Located 75 km from Shimla, Kasuali holds a very important part in every traveler’s heart who wants to visit this part of India. Without a doubt, Kasauli is an ideal spot for a peaceful vacation. It is a small town which is the best weekend getaway destination. This place attracts people who love to do camping and trekking.

What to do in Kasauli?

This place attracts the people because it offers a wide variety of activities like doing the Kalka trek, riding in a toy train, Nature walk at the lover’s lane, walking at gilbert trail or you can do the trekking to the monkey point also.

So these are some of the places where you can visit with your family, friends or with your loved ones when you get a free weekend.

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