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Shoghi A 45-minute drive from Shimla (15 KMs in terms of distance), is the famous hill station of Shoghi that welcomes visitors with green hues of hill slopes with Pine trees. The range of activities that one can engage in at Shoghi includes rope climbing, bridge crossing, cycling, night walk, bird watching, valley crossing, etc. Kalpa Situated in Kinnaur district and famous for its Apple orchards, Kalpa is a small and sleepy village. The place is perfect for witnessing the snow-capped Kinnaur Kailash Mountains that seem just a stone’s throw away. As a tourist, one could go for short walks and visit the monastery. In case you want to engage in volunteer travel, you may visit the local girls’ orphanage to offer your services. Chitkul The last inhabited village on the Indo-Tibetan border, Chitkul is famous for its fruit-laden orchards and mustard fields. The frosty Himalayan river Bapsa also flows through Chitkul. The Himachali architectural cottages with slate/wooden roofs are a common sight here. Chitkul is a paradise for nature lovers; they can just immerse themselves in the surroundings – lush green forests and snow-covered mountains in the backdrop of the river Bapsa. Another must visit at Chitkul is Kagyupa temple that has a beautiful, ancient idol of Shakyamuni Buddha. The carvings of 4 kings on 4 different directions is a must see. Narkanda Approximately 65 km from Shimla and surrounded by the Shivalik Range, Narkanda is a popular skiing resort for winters. The place is also ideal for those who want to spend ‘me time’ surrounded by the Shivalik Ranges. Barot On the foothills of Himalayas and on the banks of river Uhl, Barot is surrounded by the evergreen Deodar forest. The river Uhl in-fact serves as the breeding ground for fishes and the area has several fish farms. The place offers multiple options for outdoor activities such as angling, fishing, trekking, camping, rock climbing, river crossing, etc. Good Luck!!
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Hey Pankaj, You can go to following places where you can also go for short 6-7 hours trek and night camping at snow mountains : 1)Kheerganga trek(One day trek, Parvati valley-Tosh, Malana, Kasol) 2)Triund trek (One day trek, Dharamshala-Naddi, Dalhousie, Macleodganj) 3)Prashar lake trek (One day trek, Mandi) 4)Kedarkantha trek (5 days, Dehradun ) Happy travellling!!!!!
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Following are the places you can go-
Jibhi,Himachal
Sankri, Uttrakhand
Kedarkantha, Uttrakhand
NagTibba, Kedarkantha
Tirthan Valley, Himachal
Parashar lake,Himachal
Bir-Billing-Dharamshala,Himachal
Dalhousie-Khajjiar,Himachal
To get along with some group, search for the packages for the above destinations online
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