The Gods were generous when they gave Sarahan (2165m) its settings. Located halfway up a high mountain side, the road to Sarahan winds Pine trees that give way to stately oaks and rhododendrums. The fields and orchards surround the small villages with their slate-roofed houses.

Compose pictures of postoral perfection. Above Sarahan, a name of deodar trees rides the slopes and higher hill, encircling the Bashal peak, are trees of smooth birch and variety of wild flowers and rase medicinal herbs. This sparsely populated tract is steeped in ancient legends and here is the famous Bhimakali Temple regarded as one of the fifty one sacred Shaktipeeths. The temple's unusual architecture and wealth of carvings have made it a resplendent example of what is loosely called the Indo-Tibetan style. Deep down in the valley flows the river Satluj and acros lies the snow-clad Shirkhand peak.

Sarahan is the base for numerous treks and is the gateway to Kinnaur. It is a place of pilgrimage, a heaven for nature lovers and the temple complex attracts a variety of admirers. Here is a place that offers extra ordinary travel experience.

How to Get There

The nearest railway station (176km) and airport are at Shimla (198km), where taxis and buses are available. By car, Sarahan is 6 hours from Shimla. The route is on NH-22 upto Jeori, from where the road bifurcates to Sarahan.

Climate

In winter, the temperature can drop below freezing point when heavy woolens are required. The summer temperature is very pleasant and light woolens/cottons are recommended.

Places of Interest in and Around Sarahan

Bhimakali Temple Complex:
This historical temple is a multistoried structural building fusion of Hindu and Bhuddist architecture, the tall-tower like structures and unusual roof dominates the complex. The centuries old temple is now locked and in the new built temple the goddes Bhimakali is portrayed as maiden and as a woman. This temple complex includes other temples such as Narsing Shrine of Bhairon and Lord Raghunath.

Bird Park :
Above the temple complex there is a pheasant breeding centre. It has also the state bird Monal which is a great attraction.

Bhaba Valley :
(50 km from Sarahan) A beautiful valley along Bhaba river. Link road to valley originates at Wangtu. It has a beautiful land scape, Reservoir Lake and alpine meadows and is the base route for famous trek route to Pin Valley in Spiti.