A wonderful location for leisure weekend - Chindi


Chindi is around 97 km from Shimla and accessible via Dhalli and Naldehra. This small town in Himachal Pradesh is part of the Karsog Valley and dotted with large expanse of apple orchards.Best Time to Visit Chindi - Visit Chindi all across the year except for Nov-Apr
How to Reach Chindi
By Road From New Delhi take NH-1 reach Chandigarh, which is 204 km from Chindi. Then take route to Shimla. From Shimla take the highway 13 cross Dhalli, Suni, Kalangar and reach Chindi
By Rail Nearest Railway Station is Shimla - 87 Km
By Air Nearest Airport to Chindi is in Shimla at Jubbar-Hatti. It is 110 Km away from Chindi

Chindi-It is one of the prominent weekend getaways from Delhi and other parts of Himachal Pradesh who want to break away from monotony of work. Chindi is an ideal destination that provides a welcome break. Chindi being a very small hilly area,is not that way visited by the tourists but yet the place has got its own charm and splendor. The sight of the rambling hills together with the lush green forests and valleys is really something mentionworthy. Chindi remains acclaimed among world tourists for its natural charm and splendor. The low roofed houses deep in the valleys and the mountains towering over them impress tourists. The Chindi rest house on the hilltop gives a look of a country manor from a distance. It has a well kept garden and a pathway along the hill side. Evening walks through this small hamlet is a memorable experience in itself.
Places near by Chindi

Karsog Valley - Karsog Valley is well known for its green carpet of meadows, ancient temples, excellent weather and the pollution-free environment. It is a subdivision of Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh and noted attractions here include Mamleshwar Mahadev temple, Mahunag Temple and Kamaksha Devi Temple.

Shikari Devi Temple - This temple in Himachal Pradesh is dedicated to Shikari Devi in the form of a stone idol. Tourists access this shrine via trekking from Chindi town. It is one of the main attractions of the Karsog Valley and also accessible from Janjheli. According to ancient legends, hunters from this valley were believed to have worshipped Shikari Mata as their principal deity but they never covered the roof of the shrine. The stone idol sits in the same way until now.

Kamaksha Devi Temple - This is a shakthi peeth dedicated to Goddess Parvati and it is believed to be the site where the tongue of Goddess Durga fell. Thousands of Hindu devotees throng this place during Shivaratri.

Prashar Lake - From Chindi you can also drive to Prashar Lake that is 40 km away from Mandi. It is believed that this was the place where sage Prashar meditated. There is a pagoda style temple on the banks of this lake built in the 14th century by Raja Ban Sen.

Distance from Major Cities
97 Km from Shimla
104 Km from Mandi
457 Km from Delhi

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