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18 km. Deodar forests at an altitude of 2,623 metres. Mini zoo, and yak and pony riding. 

Chail

43 km. (via Kufri) and 62 km. (via Kandaghat). Chail, at a height of 2,250 metres, combines the charm and beauty of a remote and peaceful mountain resort with the splendor and elegance of a princely reserve. Chail was the summer capital of the Maharaja of Patiala before Independence. The verdant forests around Chail are alive with many species of birds and deer. 

Barog

55 km. A verdant place of considerable scenic charm and beauty affording extensive views of high mountains stretching range after range and valleys swooping down the Haryana and Punjab plains. 

Kasauli

61 km. from Chandigarh, 77 km. from Shimla, Kasauli (1,927 metres) is charming and quiet; an ideal place for those in search of peace and relaxation. 

Kiari Bungalow

23 km. A delightful spot on the Shimla-Kalka road. Affords vistas of mountain scenery. 

Solan

48 km. A popular place, named after Shoolini Devi is a Mushroom City of India. The Dr. Y S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, one of its kind in Asia, is situated here. 

Bon Monastery, Oachhghat

13 km. from Solan on Rajgarh Road. Famous for a Tibetan-G-Yung Drung Bon Monastery with a large statue of Lord Shenrab Mibo.  

 

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