Theog - town of 5 ghats
Part of Shimla district, Theog is small town that is situated at a height of 1965 meters above sea level. This place is around 32 km drive from the capital city of Shimla via National Highway 22. Theog lies on the Hindustan-Tibet Road and is well known for its 5 ghats.
Fast facts:
Location - Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh
Best Time to Visit - Throughout the year
Altitude - 1965 meters above sea level
Best Time to Visit - Throughout the year
Distance from Major Cities
Shimla - 32 km
New Delhi - 381 km
How to Reach Theog
By Air
The nearest airport to Theog is Jubbarhati around 45 km away. From airport, you can hire a cab to reach Theog.
By Rail
The closest railway station is at Kalka, a distance of 105 km from Theog town. You can take a bus to Theog from Kalka.
By Road
The drive is from Shimla via National Highway 22. It will take around an hour to reach. Those arriving from New Delhi will drive for around 9 hours.
About Theog
The town of Theog is well known for being home to 5 ghats that makes most of its tourism activities. Deori Ghat, Rahi Ghat, Prem Ghat, Bagaghat and Janoghat are of importance to the local people as well. It is mainly an agricultural town and an unexplored travel destination. There is large expanse of paddy fields and the Potato Ground is a famous picnic spot. Harvest festivals are celebrated here. Offering stunning views, this hamlet in Himachal Pradesh is a day's excursion from Shimla city.
Places in and around Theog
The 5 ghats in the town are ideal places to visit. There are not many opportunities for sightseeing. You can instead visit the nearby places to Theog.
Fagu - A drive of around 10 km from Theog, Fagu is another scenic retreat that is close to Shimla. The drive from Shimla to Fagu is 22 km. This village is well known for its beautiful landscape and the Himalayan cedar forests. It is also accessible from Delhi and Chandigarh.
Tattapani - Located on the banks of Sutlej, Tattapani is famous for its hot springs and angling opportunities. It is around 35 km away from Theog. This tranquil place is ideal for relaxing.
Hatkoti - Popular for its temples, Hatkoti is a pilgrimage center and a retreat for adventure lovers. Pabbar River here facilitates boating and angling. There are apple orchards and agricultural fields adding to the beauty of the place.
