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Bisheshwar  Negi Rampur------------------himsanskriti--------hindi--English magazine

SARAHAN A Heaven for Nature Lovers

Sarahan is one of the loveliest places of Himachal Pradesh. For a weekend getaway from the monotonous daily routine life, Sarahan is an ideal destination that provides a welcome break. The area is well connected with roads and small shops. The climate is just superb at Sarahan that makes it a heavenly place. In winter, the temperature can drop below freezing point when heavy woolens are required. The summer temperature is warm but pleasant and light woolens/cottons are recommended. Above Sarahan, many deodar trees ride the slopes. Bashal peak is the place where one can find trees of smooth birch and variety of wild flowers and rare medicinal herbs. This sparsely populated tract is steeped in ancient legends and here is the famous Bhimakali temple regarded as one of the Fifty One sacred Shaktipeethhs. The temple’s unusual architecture and wealth of carvings have made it a resplendent example of what is loosely called the Indo-Tibetan style. Deep down the alley flows the river Sutlej and across lies the snow-clad Shrikhand peak. Saharan is the base for numerous treks and is the gateway to Kinnaur. It is a place of pilgrimage, a heaven for nature lovers and the temple complex attracts a variety of admirers. This is a place that offers extraordinary travel experience.

 Places of Interest

Bhimakali Temple

This historical temple is a multistoried structured building, a fusion of Hindu and Buddhist architecture. The tall tower like structure and unusual roof of the temple dominate the complex. The centuries old temple is now locked and in the newly built temple, the goddess Bhimakali is portrayed as a maiden and as a woman. This temple complex includes other temples such as Narsingh shrine of Bhairon and Lord Raghunath. Near the temple complex here is a beautiful bird park also. It also houses the State bird Monal which is of a great attraction.

Bhaba Valley

50 km from Sarahan, a beautiful valley along Bhaba River. Link road to valley originates at Wangtu. It has a beautiful landscape, reservoir lake, alpine meadows and is best famous for trek route to Pin Valley in Spiti. The Bhabha Valley is well known for its picturesque and magnificent surroundings-dense forests and lush green flower strewn meadows. The mountain scape has an exotic appearance. Barren, rugged Rocky Mountains rise from the valley floor to heights of several thousand feet. All around is a panorama of rugged crags and slopes that change hues from pale pink to bright scarlet, alternating with the soft blues and greens of the glaciers.