Fagu, Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is mostly about hill stations, the Himalayas, scenic beauty and tranquility. It is an ultimate destination to visit otherwise unexplored places such as hamlets. Shimla was once the acclaimed summer peaks for the British before tourism took off here. With the introduction of the Shimla-Kalka heritage railway visitors thronged here even more. There was improvement in accessibility from Shimla to other nearby places of tourist interest such as Fagu. Shimla has an elevation of around 2205 meters above sea level and Fagu is the hill resort located around 22 km away from Shimla. It is well known for its swaying green fields with the snow covered Himalayas at its backdrop. Fagu surprises vacationers with its splendor, charm and serenity. It is one of the secluded snowy retreats in the state.
Fagu Fast Facts
Best Time to Visit Fagu - Summers April-August
Location of Fagu - Himachal Pradesh along with Hindustan Tibet Road
Distance from Major Cities
- Kufri - 6KM
- Shimla - 22 Km
- Chail - 27KM
- Chandigarh
- Delhi - 392KM
How to Reach Fagu
By Road
To reach Fagu you can take the road route NH 1 from New Delhi. Arrive Chandigarh and head towards Shimla.
By Rail
Nearest Railway station is at Shimla, 22 Km.
By Air
Nearest airport is at Jubbar-Hatti, 45 Km from Faggu
About Fagu
Fagu forms an excellent base for trekkers, botanists and naturist who come to explore the beautiful countryside of Shimla. The mountain ranges and deep valleys are dotted with apple orchards and flower fields with blooms between May-October. This is also the best time to be here. July-September is monsoon and you can see the deciduous forests at its best. Being a sparsely populated region, Fagu is a honeymooner's heaven. There is limited accommodation here and if you have plan for overnight stay, you can make bookings at Hotel Peach Blossom in advance. The climate of Fagu is pleasant during November, making it an ideal place to laze around during the onset of winter. The small cliffs around are perfect location for photography.
Places to see in Fagu
Fagu Village - The village of Fagu is sparsely populated and the main industry here is agriculture. You will find the cattle grazing in the green fields until sunset.
Banthia Devta Temple - This Temple in Fagu reflects the craftsmanship of the locals with its extraordinary wood carvings.
