Sightseeing:
Mashobra a beautiful place if you are seeking solitude and rejuvenation. It has plenty of orchards that you could visit, and several grand old houses named after fruits and flowers like Apple Tree House and Wildflower Hall, which have now been converted into resorts.
A part of the Shimla Reserve Forest Sanctuary, it is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including the musk deer, the state animal of Himachal. You could also trek your way to the many peaks that surround this place to catch some breathtaking views.
Further up one can head to Mahasu, where there is an ancient temple or Kufri, famous for skiing and winter sports. Fagu, situated in the middle of apple orchards and forests, offers a great place to rest and open out your picnic lunch baskets.
About 9km away is Naldehra, a former camping ground during the colonial rule and also home to a nine-hole golf course.
Other Activities:
You can take your pick from camping, fishing, picnicking, trekking, and river rafting.
Tourism Info:
H.P. Tourism Development Corporation Ltd.
Ritz Annexe, Shimla
Himachal Pradesh - 171 001
Tel: 0177- 2652704
A quaint town in the district of Shimla, located at an altitude of 2,500 mts, and linked by a historic route to Shimla, Mashobra was built by Lord Dalhousie in the 18th century. It is located on one of Asia's largest watersheds, with the Indus and Ganges on either sides.
Surronded with densely covered forests of oaks and pines, it is also one of the main markets supplying fruits and vegetables to Shimla. |
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