Tag Archives | Shimla Region

A list of travel related articles on the region around Shimla. Includes detailed descriptions of the various sites, pictures, hotel & restaurant reviews.

Paramjyoti Mandir

Paramjyoti Mandir

The Paramjyoti Mandir, located on the way to Harmony Hall, was built by Stokes in 1937. There are no idols in this temple. There is a hawan kund and a painting of ‘Krishna and Arjuna’ in the inner sanctum.

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Harmony Hall

Harmony Hall

The Harmony Hall, built by Stokes in 1912, has an unique architecture with elements from the local pahadi architecture mixed with those from the West. It was named after his ancestral home in New Jersey.

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Hatu Peak

Hatu Peak

Even half-done it was absolutely gorgeous with carvings of the highest quality; would love to see it after completion!

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Rohru

Rohru Town

Rohru, an administrative and commercial center, is located about 15 kms from Hatkoti.

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Rohru

Rohru & Hatkoti

Rohru is a small bustling town popularly used as a base for visiting the gorgeous Hatkoti Temple Complex and by anglers for trout fishing.

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Hatkoti

Hatkeshwari Mata Temple Complex

Hatkoti is a beautiful bowl-like hamlet opening out into the Pabbar Valley. It is an important pilgrimage site due to the confluence of Bishkulti & Raanvti streams and the Pabbar river.

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