Shimla Tour with Karsog Valley - Mysterious Land of Himachal Pradesh

Shimla Tour with Karsog Valley: Overview

Karsog is a quaint valley in the midst of snow-capped mountains and a Shimla tour without a visit to this mesmerizing location is incomplete. Tourists from around the world visit this place in order to soak in the beautiful surroundings, which have vast green meadows, ancient temples and delightful apple orchards. The Shimla tour with Karsog valley package is designed to provide travelers a glimpse of all the most splendid places that add to the scenic galore of Karsog.

The tour package comes in both deluxe and luxury standard depending upon the budget and preference of the traveler. Touring around Karsog Valley in Shimla becomes all the more fun and adventurous as you get to go river rafting through Tattapani river and get to partake in all sorts of snow activities, guided by professionals. 

Suitable For: Families, Nature lovers, Adventurers, Photographers

SHIMLA DEALS

Option 01:04N/05D Shimla tour package with Chindi Village Ex Delhi @ INR 11,500/- per person. t&c apply

Package Inclusion: Accommodation + Sightseeing + Private Vehicle + Breakfast and Dinner

Hotels Included: Hotel Hari Palace (Shimla), Hotel Mamleshwar (Chindi)

Option 02: 05N/06D Shimla Narkand Tour package with Karsog Valley Ex Delhi @ INR14,300/- per person. t&c apply

Package Inclusion: Accommodation + Sightseeing + Private Vehicle + Breakfast and Dinner

Hotel Included: Hotel Hari Palace  (Shimla), V Resorts Narkanda (Narkanda), Hotel city heart (Karsog Valley)

Option 03: 05N/06D Shima Janjheli Tour Package Ex Delhi @INR 15,000/-per person. t&c apply

Package Inclusion: Accommodation + Sightseeing + Private Vehicle + Breakfast and Dinner

Hotel Included:  Hotel Hari Palace (Shimla), Mount View Homestay (Jhanjheli)

Option 04: 03N/04D Shimla Kufri Adventure tour Package Ex Delhi @ INR 9200/- per person. t&c apply

Package Inclusion: Accommodation + Sightseeing + Private Vehicle + Breakfast and Dinner

Hotels Included: Hotel Hari Palace (Shimla) 

Option 05: 05N/06D Shimnla Kufri Holiday Trip with Matiana Kotgarh Ex Delhi @ INR 20,500 /-per person. t&c apply

Package Inclusion: Accommodation + Sightseeing + Private Vehicle + Breakfast and Dinner

Hotels Included: Hotel Hari Palace (Shimla) , Krish Rauni Resort (Matiana), Hotel Snowflake (Kothgarh)

What is Unique in Shimla Tour with Karsog Valley and why?

Shimla Tour Package is Unique because in this package we provide perfect planned tour itinerary in which we cover Shimla (Queens of Hills), Kufri known for snow activities, Naldehra (famous Golf Courses place), Chindi, Karsog valley with Tattapani. In this Tour Package we provide you proper guidance of Tattapani river rafting and take you towards Karsog Valley which is known for its green carpet of meadows, ancient temples, excellent weather and the pollution-free environment which makes this package unique from other.

Shimla Tour with Karsog Valley: Highlights

• Marvel at the world’s largest Hanuman statue and see the highest peak in Shimla at Jakhu Hanuman Mandir

• Enjoy skiing through the snow covered Kufri

• Enjoy a sunny picnic in the apple orchards of Fagu

• See the famous and challenging 9-hole golf course in Naldehra

• Enjoy the hot springs of Tattapani and indulge in some river rafting

• Explore the magnificent Mamleshwar Temple near Chindi​

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Package Inclusion:

• 07 Nights accommodation on twin sharing basis

• Breakfast and Dinner

• 03 Nights stay with sightseeing at Shimla

• 01 Night stay with sightseeing at Tattapani

• 02 Night stay in Chindi Hotel

• 01 Night stay in Karsog Hotel

• Private vehicle for 08 days

• Parking, Toll tax and driver hault

• Inclusive of all taxes

Package Exclusion:

• Any kind of personal expenses

• Lunch and evening snacks

• Charges for adventure activities

• Entry ticket for sightseeing

• Camera tickets

• GST as applicable 

How to Reach Shimla

By Flight: The nearest airport to Shimla is situated at Jubbarhatti, 22 kms from Shimla has regular flights from Delhi but due to bad weather conditions, flights may be irregular. Alternatively better option is to reach Chandigarh Airport at a distance of 120 Kms away, from chandigarh , you can board Holiday Travel Taxi to reach Shimla in approx 2.5-3 hours.

By Toy Train from Kalka: From Kalka, the Narrow-Gauge Kalka-Shimla Unesco - Heritage Toy Train connects to Shimla.The total distance covered is 96 kms from Kalka to Shimla with 107 Tunnels & 864 Bridges. The Shimla toy train starts Jouney at 656 meters (2,152 ft) above sea level in Kalka and reaches Shimla at an altitude of 2,076 meters.

The route offers a panoramic feast of the picturesque Himalayas from the Shivalik foot hills at Kalka to several important points such as Dharampur, Solan, Kandaghat, Taradevi, Barog, Salogra,  Summerhill and Shimla. The Railway has 919 curves, the sharpest being 48 degrees. The journey takes about five-and-a-half hours to reach Shimla.

By Train: Indian Railways connects up-to Kalka ( about 100kms from shimla) By broad-gauge line.The Kalka station is connected to most major cities in India, including Delhi and Calcutta.

Best time to visit Shimla

Best time to visit Shimla in March to June: This is a popular tourist season in Shimla as the weather is quite pleasant and perfect for outdoor activities. The temperature is comfortable and usually varies between 15°C and 30°C. If you are into adventure sports then this is the ideal time to try paragliding, trekking, camping and rafting

Places to visit Shimla

Shimla Ridge: the town spills downwards, with winding roads linking up settlements and stone steps connecting each layer. The Cart Road encircles the base of the main settlement, and is the highest motorable road of Shimla. The Mall is open only to pedestrians. There is a lift run by the Himachal Tourist Department that connects the railway stations and Cart Road to the Mall.

The Mall Shimla: The Mall Shimla is the main attraction in Shimla, lined with shops selling woollen garments and shawls, handicrafts, departmental stores, eateries and old colonial timber houses. There is a palpable change of character from the times when the Mall was strictly out of bounds for all natives except royalty, to the Indian crowds that walk down it today.

Christ Church: At the eastern edge of the Ridge is the famous Christ Church, which was consecrated in 1857. It is a prominent yellow painted building with a Victorian-Gothic spire. In the church some of the finest stained glass windows in India depict faith, hope, charity, fortitude, patience, and humility.

Tudor Library: Nearby to the church is the mock- Tudor Library, which was built in 1910.

Scandal Point: On the other extreme of the Ridge is the Scandal Point. A statue of the Lala Lajpat Rai dominates the place and groups of local people gather here in the afternoon for some casual chit-a-chat. The temple of Kali Bari is nearby to the Scandal Point enshrines the idol of Shyamla Devi, the presiding deity of Shimla. Town Hall reminds of the colonial past of Shimla, the timber lined General Post Office and the old Gaiety Theatre remind of teh Britishb Era. This popular hall was home to the Shimla Amateur Dramatic Society, complete with a gentlemen’s club where the discussion veered around the noble pursuit of cricket and horse racing.

St. Michael’s Cathedral/ Shimla church: The other important church, St. Michael’s Cathedral, which is built like a cruciform, is just off the Mall. Vice Regal Lodge, now known as the Rashtrapati Niwas (President’s House) is the most impressive colonial edifice of Shimla,located on the top of Observatory Hill, this Elizabethan mansion was built in 1888 for Lord Dufferin. It now houses the Institute of Advanced Studies, and is open only in some parts to the public.

The Glen: A thickly wooded area 4 kms to the northwest past the Cecil Hotel, Chadwick Falls, at 1,586 metres where the river drops 67 metres and is best visited during the monsoons.

The Sankat Mochan Temple: About 7 kms on the Shimla-Kalka road and the Himalayan Aviary close to the Viceregal Lodge, with a selection of birds like the monal, pheasant, pea fowls and peacocks. The Summer Hill is in suburbs of Shimla and is located about 5 kms away the town and a stop on the Kalka-Shimla rail line, has quiet walks through wooded surroundings. The Himachal Pradesh University is also located here.

The Summer Hill: The Summer Hill is in suburbs of Shimla and is located about 5 kms away the town and a stop on the Kalka-Shimla rail line, has quiet walks through wooded surroundings. The Himachal Pradesh University is also located here.

Shimla Hotels India

Standard Hotel: Vatsalyam Home Stay: TA Rank (5.0) - Certificate of Excellence

Deluxe Hotel: V Resorts Mashobra Greens: TA Rank (4.5) - Certificate of Excellence

Luxury Hotel: The Oberoi Cecil: TA Rank (5.0) - Certificate of Excellence

Things to do in Shimla

Shimla, one of India's favourite tourist destination, derives it's name from the Hindu goddess Shyamala Devi who was an incarnation of Kali.

Ice Skating: The ice skating season usually begins in the start of December and goes on till the end of February. The cold weather and clear skies make sure that people have undisturbed sessions of ice-skating. The place comes alive with festivities, feasts, carnivals and colorful fancy dress competitions for children. It is the time to enjoy the cold weather and indulge in not just sports but also sinful hogging

Trekking at Jakhu Temple

Jakhoo Hill is 2 km from the Ridge, at a height of 2500m. Jakhu Hill is the highest peak in Shimla and offers a beautiful view of the town and of the Himalayas. It is a steep 45 minute walk to the top of the hill, however for those who are not familiar with hill or mountain climbing it will take more than an hour. On the way to the top of the hill, there are beautiful views of hills, surrounding valleys, huge trees and of course the playful monkeys jumping from one tree to another.

River-Rafting: The famous white water rafting place in Shimla is water rafting from Chabba to Tattapani a stretch of 12 km. and two hours river down challenging the rapids of aggressive Sutlej River.

Shopping at Mall Road: The famous white water rafting place in Shimla is water rafting from Chabba to Tattapani a stretch of 12 km. and two hours river down challenging the rapids of aggressive Sutlej river.

Glen: Glen is a u shaped valley, located near to Andale and Summer Hill forest amid dense forest of deodar and pine trees. This famous spot has a hiking trail that extends towards Summer Hill and Chora maidan, where tourists get to explore the dense surroundings of Shimla while enjoying the calmness and the greenery around. A bubbling stream known as the Chadwick falls flows through the place. This dazzling stream flows from an elevation of 1830 meters. People can take a joyful bath in the chilling hilly stream water at Glenn that is all the more exciting.   Glen can also be reached by car till the Annandale road. However, a walk to this amazing place would be a different experience altogether.

Best Restaurants in Shimla

Shimla is so much more than the bustling, snow-capped capital of Himachal Pradesh. Along with scenic views of the beautiful mountain tiers, this picturesque city offers a melting pot of mouthwatering cuisines. Mall the main tourist attraction has a most number of popular restaurants and eating joints. Devicos is a multi-cuisine restaurant, serving north Indian, south Indian, Chinese and Continental.

Baljees Restaurant: TA Rank (3.5) - Certificate of Excellence

North Indian, South Indian, Mughalai, Continental, Middle East

The Devicos Restaurant: TA Rank (4.0) - Certificate of Excellence

North Indian, South Indian, Chinese, Continental

Tripti Restaurant: TA Rank (4.5) - Certificate of Excellence

Famous for South Indian dishes

Restaurants in Chindi

There is no Restaurants found in Chindi because it is very small destination, you can go to have delicious food near to Chnadi like Janjheli, Shimla and Tattapani Resort.

Hotels in Chindi

Standard Hotels: Hotel Mamleshwar (HPTDC): TA Rank (4.5) - Certificate of Excellence

Deluxe Hotels: Hotel Mamleshwar (HPTDC): TA Rank (4.5) - Certificate of Excellence

Note: There is only one hotel found to stay

Shimla to Tattapani

Shimla to Tattapani is about 52 km away from each other.  And it takes 1.5 Hours to reach by your private vehicle.

About Tattapani

A popular tourist destination in Himachal Pradesh, Tattapani is a quaint area nothing short of a wonderland almost 60 kms away from Shimla.  The place is at an elevation of 655 meters above sea level. Being at a lower altitude than Shimla this place is comparatively warmer than Shimla. Mashobra and Naldehra tourist spots are on the way while going to Tattapani. These sulphur springs are believed to have medicinal value. The sulphurous spring water is said to have curative powers that provide relief from ailments like joint pain, fatigue and skin diseases.

River Rafting in Tattapani

Tattapani is a destination for water sport activity fanatics. River rafting in the cold water of River Sutlej, one of the longest rivers of India can be a lot of fun and exciting. It takes about one to one-and-a-half hour to cover the distance. Perform this breath-taking activity safely. Shout out loud in excitement and boost up the self-confidence.

Karsang Valley

Karsog valley in district Mandi Himachal Pradesh is famous for apple orchards and dense forests. In the Karsog area, Kamaksha Devi and Mahunag are the famous temples. Karsog is situated at a distance of 125 km from Mandi and is also accessible from Shimla (100 km) via Tattapani. Trekking on this beautiful trail takes the tourists to the mesmerizing places like Shoja, Sereolsar Lake, Sakiran, Lambri, Bashleo and the Great Himalayan National Park.

The small villages and their age-old architecture give expression to the phrase ‘Picture Perfect’. Legends and folklore abound, and every one of the temples is a repository of local culture and an example of remarkable building skills that you will be able to see here.