Village · Upper Shimla · Shimla · 2,165 m

Sarahan — the complete village guide

Sarahan at 2,165 m is the last major stop before entering Kinnaur. Home to the 800-year-old Bhimakali temple — a rare Kath-Kuni pagoda with human-sacrifice history. Full frontal view of Shrikhand Mahadev peak (5,155 m) from the temple courtyard.

"Temple town + Kinnaur gateway."

Best time
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov.
Nearest road-head
Sarahan (motorable)
Mobile network
JIO/Airtel work.
Stays
Bhimakali Temple Trust Guest House, HPTDC Srikhand. ₹800–3,000.

How to reach Sarahan

Nearest road-head: Sarahan (motorable). Cheapest one-way taxi is ₹2,500 from Kasol (111 km).

FromDistanceTimeSedanSUVInnova
Kasol111 km3 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Shimla116 km4 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Kullu127 km4 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Mandi131 km4 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Manali154 km5 hrs2,6003,3004,000Route
Chandigarh201 km6 hrs3,4004,3005,300Route
Dharamshala248 km8 hrs4,2005,3006,500Route
Delhi507 km15 hrs9,10011,40014,100Route

Things to do in Sarahan

  • Bhimakali temple (800 years)
  • Shrikhand Mahadev peak views
  • Pheasantry — Himalayan monal breeding
  • Old palace (now hotel)
  • Base for Rampur / Kinnaur onward

Practical tips before you go

Frequently asked questions