Weekend getaways from Shimla

Weekend getaways from Shimla

20 destination found

#1Auli –

Auli at travel d'globe
“The White Bugyal”

Located in: 

Uttarakhand, India
Auli is known for: 

Adventure, 
Nature, 
Romantic 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Couple 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 2

Auli is considered among the best skiing destinations in India. It is a “Bugyal” which means meadow in the regional language, these green Bugyals turn into a sheet of white during winters. Dotted with apple orchards, oaks and deodars, Auli is a popular hill town with numerous ski resorts situated amidst the Himalayan range. The highly equipped ski guides will help you ski through the hills of Auli. The cable car ride from Joshimath is the only way to reach this beautiful place.

#2Kasol –

Kasol at travel d'globe
“The Leisure Valley”

Located in: 

Himachal Pradesh, India
Kasol is known for: 

Adventure, 
Leisure, 
Nature 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Solo 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 13

Kasol is a distinct destination and earned the tag of the Leisure Valley. It is surrounded by the mighty hills with the view of snow capped mountains. Kasol has given birth to a new era of living offering and retreat for the tired souls. Kasol is an ideal weekend vacation to relax in the company of nature. The abundant trekking and hiking options invited the adventure explorer to Kasol. The unexplored villages, treks, homely and cheap stays and world class cuisine at the cafes are the highlights of Kasol. The surprising hospitality of the hosts will fill your soul with joy and warmth.

#3Mcleodganj –

Mcleodganj at travel d'globe
“Home Of Dalai Lama”

Located in: 

Himachal Pradesh, India
Mcleodganj is known for: 

Adventure, 
Nature 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Solo, 
Family 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 10

Mcleodganj is a destination for the young with its cafes, parties and being the base camp for some trekking adventures. The town is famous for Tibetan Buddhism, culture, art and crafts. Situated on the foothills of Dauladhar, Mcleodganj opens the gateway to many trekking spots such as Triund, Indrahar and Kareri Lake. The Tibetan culture has highly influenced the living in the town. The monasteries are the praying place here and many travellers come here to visit the monastery only. Mcleodganj is also a shopping destination for souvenirs like Tibetan handicrafts, thangkas, Tibetan carpets, garments, wooden masks, metal votive objects, paper drawings, beads, baubles, etc. The most popular and interesting thing to do in McLeod Ganj is Trek to Triund and camping on the hill.

#4Leh –

Leh at travel d'globe
“Land Of High Passes”

Located in: 

Jammu & Kashmir, India
Leh is known for: 

Adventure, 
Culture, 
Nature 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Solo 

Ideal time to travel: 

Aug, 
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Things to do / Places to visit: 24

Set at the base of the strong Himalayas and the Karakoram mountain ranges, Ladakh is a backpacker’s paradise with numerous trekking trails, mountain biking, valleys, and picturesque lakes. The place is very rich in culture, you will learn to stay happy with a simple lifestyle as the natives. For the food lovers, locals have preserved the ancient flavors of Tibetan food. If you dare to push your limits and challenge the extreme, Ladakh is the place to go.

#5Srinagar –

Srinagar at travel d'globe
“Paradise on earth”

Located in: 

Jammu & Kashmir, India
Srinagar is known for: 

Nature, 
Romantic 

Best to travel with: 

Couple, 
Family 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 8

Lying on the banks of River Jhelum with profound and hypnotizing valleys fell in sky scratching mountains and evergreen excellence, Srinagar mixes together the tints of nature, magnificence, amicability and romance. Profound and entrancing valleys fell in sky-scratching mountains and evergreen excellence, this paradise on Earth abandons you completely hypnotized. The Dal lake is among the most delightful and most prominent lakes in India and a Shikara ride there would be a life-changing background. Srinagar is additionally an imperative religious goal with the Hazratbal Mosque which cherishes ‘Moi-e-Muqaddas’ (the holy hair) of the prophet Mohammed. Surrounded by mountains for the audacious part to lakes for photoholics to shopping markets for the prodigals, Srinagar does not frustrate anybody.

#6Rishikesh –

Rishikesh at travel d'globe
“The Yoga Capital of India”

Located in: 

Uttarakhand, India
Rishikesh is known for: 

Adventure, 
Spiritual 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Solo, 
Family 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 11

Looking for the most thrilling water sport of all, Then Rishikesh is a perfect place to plan your next trip. Rafting in the Ganges is a experience which can’t be explained in words you can only feel the adrenaline rush by indulging yourself in this adventurous activity. The river alongside is considered to be one of the holiest of all river in India and the city is renowned as a center for practicing yoga and meditation. Apart from River Rafting, Bungee Jumping in Rishikesh is the best in India.

#7Khajjiar –

Khajjiar at travel d'globe
“Mini Switzerland Of India”

Located in: 

Himachal Pradesh, India
Khajjiar is known for: 

Adventure, 
Nature, 
Romantic 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Couple 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 10

Khajjiar is one of the 160 in the world which preserves tropical resemblance to Switzerland. The place is blessed with natural beauty and pleasant climate. Ferociously vast expanse of green meadows and mildly dense forests with a glimpse of the glorious snow-clad Himalayan peaks make Khajjiar a perfect destination among tourists and travellers. The Gulmarg of Himachal Pradesh is another name used by locals to represent Khajjiar and serves as the starting point for treks to Chamba, Dalhousie and Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary among others. Indeed, trekking is the best way to explore Khajjiar. Not much is written about Khajjiar’s history but temples from the 12th century still intact and presents magnificent grandeur here.

#8Amritsar –

Amritsar at travel d'globe
“The Pride of Punjab”

Located in: 

Punjab, India
Amritsar is known for: 

Culture 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Family 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 3

Amritsar (also called Ambarsar), very close to the border with Pakistan. At the center of its walled old town is the gilded Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib), considered the holiest gurdwara, or religious complex, of the Sikh religion. It’s at the end of a causeway, surrounded by the sacred Amrit Sarovar lake, where pilgrims bathe. This culture rich town gives lot of options to explore, famously known for the delicious food and loving people. The tourist places like Harike Wetland, Bathinda Fort or Pul Kajari are located within close proximity of Amritsar and give the travellers enough of options to choose from for a day trip from Golden Temple.

#9Kanatal –

Kanatal at travel d'globe
“Dream Destination In The Himalayas”

Located in: 

Uttarakhand, India
Kanatal is known for: 

Nature 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Solo 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 4

Kanatal is a small village located on the Chamba-Mussoorie road. The surroundings of this place are set perfectly by the outlining mountains and rivers, providing a breathtaking view of the landscape. You should take a trip to Kanatal if you’re looking for a destination that is calm and unexplored. Kanatal mainly serves as a weekend getaway for the people living near Delhi NCR. For the tourists, Kanatal provides you with various places of interest such as the dense and enriching Kodia jungle, the holy Surkanda Devi Temple which includes a wonderful trekking experience. Not to forget, the Tehri Dam situated here makes for an interesting visit too. Come to Kanatal and enjoy nature’s bliss in its pure form. You can spot a few wild animals by taking a ride through the jungle in a jeep, and you can also see many natural springs that are quite prevalent in the region.

#10Barot –

Barot at travel d'globe
“Hidden Treasure Of Himachal’s”

Located in: 

Himachal Pradesh, India
Barot is known for: 

Adventure, 
Nature 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Solo 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 7

Barot valley is a unexplored remote beauty of Himachal and a backpacker paradise. It offers many trekking trails, including trek to Bada Bhangal village, Thamsar Pass, Badagran, Rajgundha, Palachak, Manali and Kullu. Barot valley has a unique thing, its changes its colors from season to season from Green to pale brown to dark brown to snow white in case of snow. Travel every season to enjoy different view of nature. Barot village is also the gateway to the Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary, which lies across the Uhl river. The sanctuary is home to the monal, wild boar and ghoral. Through woods of cedar and pine a trek route cuts across the sanctuary to Kullu. You can enjoy many adventure activities from angling, rock climbing, river crossing, trekking and camping here.

#11GHNP –

GHNP at travel d'globe
“A Paradise Waiting To Be Explored”

Located in: 

Himachal Pradesh, India
GHNP is known for: 

Nature, 
Wildlife 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Solo 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 3

The Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) as a natural site has been inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage list. Mystical glaciers and unique ecological conditions of the Western Himalayas were salient features responsible for the park. The rare and endemic nature of many animal and plant communities at GHNP are of great interest to the travelers who love adventure and nature. A sight of the mysterious snow leopard is a visual enjoyment for wildlife photographers and untamed life lovers. Sparse human populations, exotic flora and fauna, camping and trekking adventures counts as the reason to visit here.

#12Karsog –

Karsog at travel d'globe
“A Green Treat”

Located in: 

Himachal Pradesh, India
Karsog is known for: 

Nature 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Family 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 3

Karsog is a green delight of Himachal. The natural surroundings of Karsog are regarded as beautiful, with green forests and a pollution-free environment. A nearby getaway to Shimla is definitely a gift of nature to the travellers. It is a place crafted by the nature with fertile floors, wide valleys criss-crossed by streams, orchards and thick forests rise to touch snow-covered peaks. Karsog has some famous temples of Himachal including the Mamleshwar Mahadev, Kamksha Devi and Mahunag temples. The small villages and their age-old architecture give expression to the phrase ‘Picture Perfect’. Legends and folklore abound, and every one of the temples is a repository of local culture and an example of remarkable building skills that you will be able to see here.

#13Mukteshwar –

Mukteshwar at travel d'globe
“Magical Kumaon – Scenic Mukteshwar”

Located in: 

Uttarakhand, India
Mukteshwar is known for: 

Adventure, 
Nature 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Solo 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 7

The hill station of Uttarakhand which took its name from the an old temple of lord Shiva, it is even called as ‘Mukteshwar Mahadev’. Adventure sports are the center of attraction here. The hill station is full of deciduous forests, fruit gardens at a height of 7500 feet. Crafty little cottages and homes are there which are built in colonial style. There are so many local festivals in Mukteshwar during month of April. Greenery is at its peak during the monsoon season in Mukteshwar. The place is delight of nature and adventure lovers as Nandi Devi, India’s second highest peak is also visible from the hills of Mukteshwar, it is also a hotspot for rock climbing, trekking and Paragliding. The beauty of Mukteshwar lies in enjoying nature, bird watching, meditation and seeking peace.

#14Kibber –

Kibber at travel d'globe
“Road Ends Here”

Located in: 

Himachal Pradesh, India
Kibber is known for: 

Adventure, 
Culture 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Solo 

Ideal time to travel: 

Jun, 
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Aug 

Things to do / Places to visit: 2

The second highest village in the world which is connected by motorable road and is the highest habitat village in the world which has its own polling station during elections. Watching the night sky from Kibber is an amazing experience. The place where you should step down from your vehicle when you reach and take a tour of the village, meet locals and have food at cafes which serve mountain food. The village is popular among adventure enthusiasts as well. Dandmachan peak here is popular with trekkers and mountaineers. The barren landscape, rivers and mountains and gompas make it a photographer’s paradise.

#15Kaza –

Kaza at travel d'globe
“The Capital Of Nono”

Located in: 

Himachal Pradesh, India
Kaza is known for: 

Adventure, 
Culture 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Solo 

Ideal time to travel: 

Jun, 
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Aug 

Things to do / Places to visit: 1

Kaza, The largest town of Lahaul and Spiti Valley sitting huddled toward the edge of Himachal Pradesh is a serene getaway on the banks of the Spiti River. Its rugged terrain and perfect regions attract visitors who want to feel the adrenaline rushing through adventurous activities and spiritual well-being alike. It is the base camp for trekking, mountaineering, and different undertakings. Pin-Parvati, Parang-La, and Pin-Bhaba are some of the popular trails which start from Kaza. A gentle stroll to villages around Kaza can also be an interesting experience. So Kaza is a dream destination for every adventurur.

#16Sarahan –

Sarahan at travel d'globe
“The Abode Of Bhimakali”

Located in: 

Himachal Pradesh, India
Sarahan is known for: 

Nature 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Solo 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 2

Sarahan is a small picturesque village, located halfway up a high mountain side, the road to Sarahan winds past flowering Pine trees that give way to stately Oaks. This sparsely populated tract is steeped in ancient legends and here is the famous Bhimakali temple regarded as one of the Fifty One sacred Shaktipeethhs. This hamlet is a base camp 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 that offers extraordinary travel experience.

#17Komic –

Komic at travel d'globe
“The Highest Motorable Village”

Located in: 

Himachal Pradesh, India
Komic is known for: 

Adventure, 
Culture, 
Nature 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Solo 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 0

Komic village also pronounced as Komik or Koumik village is renowned for being the highest village with a motorable road in Asia. This tiny and serene village is also believed to be the highest in the world. The views of the Komik village from the monastery with the snow capped mountain ranges in the background, the play of light & shadows on the mountain slopes, the furiously fluttering prayer flags were awe-inspiring to say the least. Next to the Komic monastery is a small hill with prayer flags on it. The prayer flags are clearly visible from the monastery area. We suggest that everyone should spend an afternoon sitting on this hill and see the sunset.

#18Hemis –

Hemis at travel d'globe
“The Home of Snow Leopard”

Located in: 

Jammu & Kashmir, India
Hemis is known for: 

Adventure, 
Culture 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Solo 

Ideal time to travel: 

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Things to do / Places to visit: 2

The picture perfect landscapes and scenery will make you fall in love in Hemis. The spellbound beauty of the mountains will end every noise in your mind and give your soul a rejuvenation. The village is at the edge of Hemis National Park which gives you a chance to spot the Snow Leopard here and other animals such as langurs, wolves, marmots, deers, red foxes etc. Apart from spotting Snow Leopard, Hemis is famous among the cultural explorers for it Losar celebrations. Losar (Tibetan New Year) is celebrated at Hemis in grand fashion for 2 weeks in December and January.

#19Diskit –

Diskit at travel d'globe
“The Gateway to Nubra”

Located in: 

Jammu & Kashmir, India
Diskit is known for: 

Nature 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Solo 

Ideal time to travel: 

Aug, 
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Things to do / Places to visit: 4

The most majestic views of the Nubra Valley start from here. Diskit is the headquarter of the Nubra Valley region. The town is situated on the banks of Shyok river and unlike the other barren regions in Ladakh it does have green fields to add the beauty of the valley. The major attraction here the Red Maitrya statue, from there you will have the bird’s eye view of the town. To complete your Ladakh itinerary you will need to stay here for one night and enjoy the weather and clear sky. Diskit is also a nice spot for star gazing as with moderate temperature you can easily step out at night.

#20Karzok –

Karzok at travel d'globe
“Picture of Tso Moriri”

Located in: 

Jammu & Kashmir, India
Karzok is known for: 

Culture, 
Nature 

Best to travel with: 

Friends, 
Solo 

Ideal time to travel: 

Aug, 
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Things to do / Places to visit: 0

The village that gives you the perfect picture of Tso Moriri. Karzok village is a perfect example of how civilization is inhabited in High Himalayas. Many of the native here are the Changpa Nomads. Karzok is observed as one of the India’s highest permanent villages. Summer is the time when Changpa Nomads put up the camps at various places in their robos(small tents) and look after their flock to earn their bread. Their sheep produce the famous Pashmina, one of the costliest varieties of wool. Korzok meaning is “Middle of the Mountain” and it’s an excellent location to enjoy the lake side. The 500 years old monastery at karzok lies on the traditional trading route between Spiti and Ladakh, it was visited by many of the early explorers.

Places to visit near Shimla

Find the best weekend getaway from Shimla for picnic and short holiday destinations. Explore the best places to travel near Shimla that are with 500km reach and are easy to travel on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

You can travel to 

Auli, 
Kasol, 
Mcleodganj, 
Leh, 
Srinagar, 
Rishikesh, 
Khajjiar, 
Amritsar, 
Kanatal, 
Barot, 
GHNP, 
Karsog, 
Mukteshwar, 
Kibber, 
Kaza, 
Sarahan, 
Komic, 
Hemis, 
Diskit, 
Karzok, 
this weekend for two to three days to create a long lasting memories with friends and family.

These are perfect weekend escape for budget travellers to get away from city life and its hustle. At traveldglobe, you can know what to do in these places, best time to visit, know the best route and get the curated itinerary from us. These searched and listed destinations will match your preferences and will serve a perfect getaway for your rejuvenation. Whether you look for silence & peace, adventure hot spot or just cool places to hangout with friends, you will find every spot that is reachable within 2 to 3 days time.

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