Chindi- A Retreat in Karsog Valley
Chindi is around 97 km from Shimla and accessible via Dhalli and Naldehra. This small town in Himachal Pradesh is part of the Karsog Valley and dotted with large expanse of apple orchards. The deodar and pine woods here offer picturesque views and a lovely setting for tourists to enjoy absolute tranquility.
Chindi Fast Facts
Best Time to Visit Chindi - Visit Chindi all across the year except for Nov-Apr
Location of Chindi - Himachal Pradesh
Distance from Major Cities
- 94 Km from Shimla
- 104 Km from Mandi
- 457 Km from Delhi
How to Reach Chindi
By Road
From New Delhi take NH-1 reach Chandigarh, which is 204 km from Chindi. Then take route to Shimla. From Shimla take the highway 13 cross Dhalli, Suni, Kalangar and reach Chindi
By Rail
Nearest Railway Station is Shimla - 87 Km
By Air
Nearest Airport to Chindi is in Shimla at Jubbar-Hatti. It is 110 Km away from Chindi
About Chindi
It is one of the prominent weekend getaways from Delhi and other parts of Himachal Pradesh who want to break away from monotony of work. Largely a hilly area, Chindi remains acclaimed among world tourists for its natural charm and splendor. The low roofed houses deep in the valleys and the mountains towering over them impress tourists. The Chindi rest house on the hilltop gives a look of a country manor from a distance. It has a well kept garden and a pathway along the hill side. Evening walks through this small hamlet is a memorable experience in itself.
Places to see in Chindi
Main attractions in and around Chindi:
Karsog Valley - Karsog Valley is well known for its green carpet of meadows, ancient temples, excellent weather and the pollution-free environment. It is a subdivision of Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh and noted attractions here include Mamleshwar Mahadev temple, Mahunag Temple and Kamaksha Devi Temple.
Shikari Devi Temple - This temple in Himachal Pradesh is dedicated to Shikari Devi in the form of a stone idol. Tourists access this shrine via trekking from Chindi town. It is one of the main attractions of the Karsog Valley and also accessible from Janjheli. According to ancient legends, hunters from this valley were believed to have worshipped Shikari Mata as their principal deity but they never covered the roof of the shrine. The stone idol sits in the same way until now.
Kamaksha Devi Temple - This is a shakthi peeth dedicated to Goddess Parvati and it is believed to be the site where the tongue of Goddess Durga fell. Thousands of Hindu devotees throng this place during Shivaratri.
Prashar Lake - From Chindi you can also drive to Prashar Lake that is 40 km away from Mandi. It is believed that this was the place where sage Prashar meditated. There is a pagoda style temple on the banks of this lake built in the 14th century by Raja Ban Sen.
