Kiarighat - hilly retreat in Solan
Kiarighat is a hilly retreat few kilometers from Shimla that had a dak bungalow before the Himachal Pradesh tourist department turned it into a guest house. The area around this bungalow is sparsely populated and mainly unexplored making it an excellent weekend getaway from Shimla. Tourists from Manali, Kullu and Shimla can visit for a day's expedition here.
Kiarighat Fast Facts
Best time to visit - Throughout the year
Location - Solan District Himachal Pradesh
Distance from Major Cities
Shimla - 23 km
Solan - 19 km
How to Reach Kiarighat
By Road - Kiarighat is located along the Kalka-Shimla Highway and is easily accessible from Shimla. The drive from Shimla is around 23-27 km depending on the route. Solan city is around 19 km by road from Kiarighat.
By Rail - Kandhaghat is the nearest railhead to Kiarighat. You need to hire a taxi from outside the station and drive to Kiarighat.
By Air - The Jubbal Hatti airport of Shimla is closest air base from where you need to drive via the Kalka- Shimla Highway.
About Kiarighat
A lesser-known place of travel, the charm of Kiarighat impresses tourists who are looking for calmness. Often trekkers from Shimla and Manali make this village their resting place by spending the night at the HPTDC run Apple Cart Inn. You can walk around the place, sit on the cliffs or read a book on the valley slopes.
Places to see in Kiarighat
Places of tourist interest in and around Kiarighat are:
The Apple Cart Inn - If you see around this beautiful valley, Apple Cart Inn will be your first stop over. Earlier a dak bungalow, the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation operates this economy bar cum restaurant. Cheap yet delicious food and snacks are available here. You can order for the sumptuous chicken cutlets and dine at the open space in the garden to enjoy the scenic beauty. This cafeteria serves guests until late night and you can easily have your dinner and enjoy coffee later on. There is a sit-out area for guests to relax and unwind. There is also a play area for kids and they have enough space for fun.
Solan - Solan is a district and city with the same name in Himachal Pradesh. It is 19 km away from Kiarighat. At an altitude of 1350 meters above sea level, Solan is blessed with a picturesque landscape worth exploring. Solan is accessible from New Delhi, Shimla and Chandigarh. It is particularly famous for its breweries and important tourists places in Solan are Kuthar Fort, Jatoli village and the Nalagarh Palace.
