Sarahan - town in India

Sarahan is a fairly remote mountain village in the north-west of Southern Himachal Pradesh, on the way into the Kinnaur Valley in Eastern Himachal Pradesh, about 7 km above the Satluj River.

Get in

There are a few direct buses to/from Shimla city but it's more practical to take any of the frequent buses between Shimla and Reckong Peo and get out in Jeori on the main road (NH 22). Jeori is connected with Sarahan by frequent local buses, taking 1 hr, cost ₹26 in Govt bus and in pvt bus ₹60

Get around

See

• Bhima Kali Temple. This 800-year-old temple is the centre of the village, and it's possible to stay in the temple guesthouse. At one point in time, human sacrifices took place here, though thankfully, no longer. Free

Do

Buy

Eat

There are some simple dhabas near the temple and a couple of somewhat better hotel restaurants.

Drink

Sleep

• Bhimakali Temple Guesthouse, right at the Bhimakali Temple, +91 1782 274248. Clean rooms, stunning views, pleasant balcony overlooking the temple courtyard. ₹350 and ₹550 (double with ensuite bathroom), dormitory is ₹75/- per person.
• HPTDC Hotel, Opposite Bhimakali Temple, +91 1782 274234, sarahan@hptdc.in. Clean rooms, stunning views from rooms overlooking a valley. ₹1600 (double with ensuite bathroom), cheaper and more expensive rooms also available. 12 bed dormitory ₹200 per person .

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