The great Himalayan Outdoors
A lovely day excursion from Shimla descends into the valley of Shimla Water Catchment Sanctuary, the first gravitational water supply scheme to Shimla town. Soon you find yourself into a beautiful Himalayan Countryside shaded with thick coniferous cover.
The drive further continues through tiny hamlets clinging to the steep slopes with terrace farms growing varieties of food grains, vegetables and spices too. The area also marks the boundary with the restricted Catchment Sanctuary. An undisturbed thickest pine cover is above us and the lower parts of the interlocked valleys are dotted with small villages.
The drive, finally culminate at a small village offering 360 degrees views of Shimla and its suburbs however, away from the hustle and bustle of Shimla.
Enjoy an outdoor picnic in one of the fields next to an old traditional Himalayan village with magnificent views.
Best Time to Visit:
Round the year
Untouched pristine Shimla countryside
Cultural and social aspects
Visit Shimla’s earliest water lifting scheme
Biking/driving/walking through Himalayan countryside
Excellent knowledgeable naturalist/historian
Trip Activities:
Mountain biking
Moderate walking
Driving
Mashobra valley hike
is a wholesome experience of a mountain countryside walk, with a peek into the
natural, social and cultural aspects of Himalaya. The meandering trails, under the shade of
Cedar grooves, become a home typical Himalayan flora and provide ample chances
to admire the rich Himalayan bird life. A, four hours of demanding walk
is an excellent way to appreciate the life of Himalaya along with its beautifully
carved temples.
After
breakfast, drive 45 minutes into Mshaobra valley and set out to experience the
natural and cultural magnificence of the area. The initial section of the walk
passes through an old Cedar forest, an old Shiva temple on the way is worth
visit. Further descend, marks the clearing into the forest with small houses
and terrace fields. Visit a village and communicate with the local folks. Every
village here bears its own history. The village also unveils a magnificent
panorama of deep valleys clustered with tiny houses and green terraces growing
variety of food grains and vegetables.
Enjoy the flat section of the walk with
beautiful scenery until we reach to the lunch point under the shade of coniferous cover. Finally, gear up for the
last uphill stretch and drive back to hotel.
Round the year
Tour Highlights:
Untouched pristine Shimla countryside
Cultural and social aspects
Biking/driving/walking through Himalayan countryside
Excellent knowledgeable naturalist/historian
Trip Activities:
Flat, downhill or uphill mountain biking
Moderate to demanding walking
Driving countryside valleys
