Sarahan , Barshaini
About Sarahan
Sarahan is a small town with greater religious importance. This place is associated to one of the 51 Shakti peeths i.e. the Bhimakali temple. The temple is a sight behold as the exterior of the temple boasts of intricate wood work and the interiors for its intricate carvings. The temple of Bhimkali is associated to goddess Sati whose ear fell here after the Daksha Yagya incident. The temple complex has three more temples to admire and these are Patal Bhairav (the guardian of Shakti Peeth), Lord Raghunath and Narsingh.
During festival of Dussera a grand prayers are performed at Bhimakali temple and villagers from alla round Sarahan visit this place. So Dussera is one of the best times to visit Sarahan & Bhimakali temple.
Saharan acts as the base for many treks and is the gateway to Kinnaur. Sarahan is about 560 KMs from New Delhi & about 180 KMs from Shimla city. Tourists can take bus from Shimla or hire a taxi.
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Places to Visit near Sarahan
Great Himalayan National park, Himachal Pradesh
*20.5 km from Sarahan - See map
Located in Kullu region of Himachal Pradesh state, Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) is perched at an altitude ranging from 1500 to 6000...
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Deo Tibba, Himachal Pradesh
*52.9 km from Sarahan - See map
Located at an altitude of 6006 meters, Deo Tibba is one of the highest peaks in the Pir Panjal range. It is also a popular trekking spot. The 6000...
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Hampta Pass, Himachal Pradesh
*58.4 km from Sarahan - See map
Hampta Pass is the most ideal trek for first timers; it is not only easily accessible and easy to trek but is also simply breath-taking. You can...
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Dodital Lake, Uttarakhand
*60.6 km from Sarahan - See map
Dodital Lake (also known as Dhundi Lake) in Uttarakhand is a popular trekking destination as it is located at an altitude of almost 10,000 ft....
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Thanedar, Himachal Pradesh
71.3 km from Sarahan - See map
Thanedar is a quiet and cosy retreat near Shimla in Himachal Pradesh, a quaint little settlement nestled among apple orchards. It is perched at an...
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Baspa River, Himachal Pradesh
72.7 km from Sarahan - See map
Baspa is a tributary to Sutlej river. The Baspa River rises near the Indo-Tibetan border and is fed by perennial glaciers. It forms the Baspa...
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Kamru Fort, Himachal Pradesh
79.5 km from Sarahan - See map
Made of wood, Kamru Fort is located at height of 2600m has an image of Lord Buddha installed at the entrance of the fort. Resembling a tower, this...
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Khatling Glacier Trek, Uttarakhand
*80.1 km from Sarahan - See map
Khatling Glacier Trek in Uttarakhand is an adventurous trek that begins from Ghuttu in Tehri district. The glacier is the source of Bhilangna...
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Kedar Tal, Uttarakhand
*80.4 km from Sarahan - See map
Due to the high altitude of this lake, you shouldn’t trek here without an experienced local guide. The lake also functions as a base for further...
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Gushaini, Himachal Pradesh
81 km from Sarahan - See map
Gushaini or Goshaini located at the Trithan valley in Kullu district is a perfect destination for all adventure lovers. Be it trekking, white...
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Bering Nag Temple, Himachal Pradesh
83.8 km from Sarahan - See map
Bering Nag Temple is the most famous temple in the Sangla region of Kinnaur district and sees a plethora of pilgrims during August or September...
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Tirthan Valley, Himachal Pradesh
83.9 km from Sarahan - See map
Tirthan Valley which gets its name from Tirthan River is most attractive tourist spot near Kullu. The Lake here gets the water from Tirthan...
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