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THE PLACE
It deep ravines on the other, dense emerald pine forests, terraced farms, apple orchards.Once in Sarahan, one beholds a range of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks and one of them is the Shrikhand Peak. The rather peculiar thing about this peak is that it is only one whose tip remains uncovered with snow. In the evening, sunrays adorn the peaks and the sight is simply stupendous.
In the heart of Sarahan is the temple of Goddess Bhima Kaali, the architecture of which is very akin to a monastery. Lots of almonds, plums, and peach orchards laden with luscious fruits transport one to Eden.
About 54 km from Sarahan lies the Sangla valley. The road to Sangla is narrow, rough, and hazardous, taking one through Wangtu and Karchham. The Sutlej River that meanders below now emerges in all its frenzied ferocity. The sheer force with which it gushes down makes it awesome. The road to Sangla is crudely carved out of rocks and runs parallel to the river that is deep down in the forge. At some places, there is barely enough space for the bus to wriggle through the rough road and the rock above.
The entire Sangla valley is surrounded by mammoth snowcapped mountains. Pine trees standing tall and elegant bedeck these mountains and the Baspa River flows through the valley. Tiny rivulets trickling down from the melted snow merge with the Baspa—an overabundance of nature’s bounty.
The ideal season to visit Sarahan and its adjoining areas is between April and June. After this the monsoons begin. September to November are good months to go and one can get a glimpse of snow in Kufri and Narkanda.
HOW TO REACH
The airport nearest to Sarahan is Jubbarhatti in Shimla. From Shimla, Sarahan is at a distance of 175 km. One has to then take a bus or a private taxi to go to Sarahan.
Another alternative is to take a train to Shimla and then take a private taxi or a bus run by the Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) to Sarahan. There is no airport or railway station at Sarahan; so, the only access is by road.
WHERE TO STAY
There is a Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (HPTDC) Hotel in Sarahan by the name of Hotel Shrikhand.
TAKE CARE
The temperature ranges from 10-25°C in April to June. The days are very pleasant and light woolens are sufficient but early mornings and late nights get a little chilly, so one heavy pullover is required. The season from September to November is colder and requires heavy woolens.
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