Shimla is graded one tourist destination; however, it is also an inordinate place for adventure devotees, with the infinite potential for adventure actions such as paragliding, rafting, camping, foothill biking, skiing, ice skating, cycling, and many more that can be relished by anyone.
Apart from its beautiful, picturesque views, Shimla is also well-known for trekking, be it short like Karol Tibba, Shali Tibba or long like Pin Bhaba Pass, Buran Ghati, it entices the adventure seekers universal. Another best thing about hiking in Shimla is that anybody regardless of his/her age, solo or in a group, with or without family, can do the hike as short treks are obtainable in plenty.
So, if you ever plan to do hiking in Shimla, here are the rapid and short treks near Shimla that you can explore.
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Churdhar Peak Trek
Churdhar peak is the uppermost peak of the Sirmour region and lower and outer Himalayas. It is also a holy place devoted to Shri Shirgul Maharaj (Chureshwar Maharaj), a deity extensively worshipped in Sirmour and Chaupal. It is effortlessly reachable from Nohradhar.
It has a modest development of 12,000 ft. The topmost is observable from Shimla, Solan, Kufri, and Kasauli, which makes it a prevalent choice for hiking in Shimla.
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Dhanu Devta Temple Trek
It is located at Bihargaon in the hills of the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. Dhanu Devta temple acts as the blessed home of several devotees.
There are three antique wooden temples of Dhanu Devta: upper, middle, and lower. From Shimla bypass road, head down to village Kalyana, there you will come crosswise to the upper Dhanu Devta temple, and if you will move downhill there would be middle and lesser Dhanu Devta temples.
These are some treks near Shimla that you can explore. You can find one of the best 4 star hotels in Shimla, or elsewhere, to take a rest after trekking and doing other activities.
