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(26th June - 30th June)

GAHAN | BAGHA SARAHAN | KOTGARH

5 DAYS TRIP

a hidden gem in Himachal Pradesh!

KOTGARHKotgarh is beautiful valley at an elevation of 7,000 feet overlooking the Satluj River and snow clad sub Himalayan Ranges which consist of the Himachal Pir Panjals and the Baspa Ranges. The place is famous for its Apple and Cherry orchards.

Rudyard Kipling anointed Kotgarh as “The Mistress of the Northern Hills” in his short story, Lispeth. Kotgarh-a rural idyll remains strongly evocative in an era when tranquility and peace is rare. A veritable mélange of pine, fir and spruce forest welcome you with open arms. The fragrance from fields of apple, cherry and myriad stone fruits produced in the valley is not only invigorating, but can be enriching experience for life. Majestic view of cobalt blue sky-a rarity in the age climate change-ameliorated by the tinge of orange is like a painter colauge, to be admired. Humans and environment is still living in harmony at Kotgarh- a rarity in 21th century.

This village is 80 kilometres from Shimla on the old Hindustan Tibet Road. The Road bifurcates from the National Highway 22 at Narkanda toward Kotgarh. This scenic valley offers a marvellous panorama of mountain range, the far ones being snow clad and the near ones being covered with thick deodar trees. In the lower portion of the valley flows the river Sutlej. The area is dotted with huge apple plantations and farmhouses amidst the terraced fields. There are lot of short walks through the forests and apple orchards

In 1815, Kotgarh became a British territory after the Gurkhas were defeated by the Britishers. The Britishers were impressed by the location, and beauty of the valley. The British encouraged missionary work in the area. You can find the impact of British rule here. Kotgarh is also an ideal holiday location in the Himachal Himalayas. It was in 1916 that an American missionary from Philadelphia, USA, by the name of Samuel Evan stokes visited this place. He had initially come for spreading the teachings of Christianity, but he was so allured by the people and beauty of the area that he decided to settle here permanently. He married a local girl, by the name of Agnes Benjamin. He converted into a Hindu and renamed himself Satyananda Stokes. The descendants of Satyanand Nand stokes still live in Kotgarh. Satyananda Stokes planted the first commercial apple farm of the area, with plants imported from the famous Stark Apple Nursery growers of Louisiana. As he was a great social worker, he encouraged the local farmers to grow apples in their fields. It’s been 100 years since he propagated the first apple trees here, which still reap rich harvest, and the valley is one of the wealthiest in the Himalayas.Kotgarh is a place with wonderful mountain vibes that you can just spent the day just around. The Satlej river flows at the lowest part of the valley and you have the snow clad Pir Panjals and Baspa ranges in the background. The apple, cherry orchards and dense green forests offer you with abundant walks.

HISTORY

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DAY 1Shimla to Gahan

(80kms - 3hrs)

Gahan to Bagha Sarahan(80kms - 4hrs)

Pick up from Shimla in the morning. Drive to the Village of Gahan. The drive goes though the apple heartland and lush green jungles. We cross the picturesque village of Narkanda. Gahan is located on a ridge amidst a green jungle of Deodar and Oak and is 15 kms from Narkanda. You reach here for lunch. Overnight stay and dinner at a comfortable homestay/Rest house.

Gahan is a small village nestled on a ridge covered with dark green Deodar trees. It was a popular destination during british era due to its exotic location. The area is full of apple and cherry orchards. After having breakfast we start our journey towards Bagha Sarahan, which is across the Satlej river. Bagha Sarahan is a huge meadow hidden inside the Kurpan valley of Shrikhand Mahadev Ranges. Overnight stay at Bagha Sarahan.

DAY 2

Get up to a wonderful morning in Bagha Sarahan. Bagha Sarahan is an unexplored beautiful destination with a huge meadow surrounding by rich green forests. It was used by the Britishers as a base for crossing over to the Kullu valley from outer Siraj. After breakfast we go for a small hike towards Bashleo Pass. We will be crossing a dense forest and a waterfall. In the evening return back to Bagha Sarahan. In the evening we can go and visit the local village. Overnight stay in Bagha Sarahan.

DAY 3Bagha Sarahan

Exploration

Region : Upper Shimla Hills and adjoining areas of Kullu.Average Altitude : 2000 mtrs.

Overnight journey by Volvo from Delhi to Shimla.

This time join us for the most exciting and unexplored journey in the Upper Shimla hills. There are tranquil exotic location hidden in the mountains, which have a very old legacy. Most of these places are far off resting quietly nestled in deep forests, still saved from the crowds.

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DAY 4Bagha Sarahan to Kotgarh

(80kms)

Back to Shimla

After breakfast we start our journey towards Kotgarh. We cross the Satlej again one more time. We will reach Kotgarh in the afternoon. We will check into a homestay and then go for some local sightseeing. Kotgarh is a village dotted with apple and cherry trees surrounded by lush green forests with magnificent views of the snow clad Baspa ranges. In the evening we will party by the bonfire.

After breakfast, we start our journey to Shimla, via the village of Narkanda. Reach Shimla in the evening. We then go for a stroll on the famous Mall road. After that we drive to the bus stand to take the volvo back to Delhi.

DAY 5

We believe in providing the best holiday experience for our people so our itinerary can be altered in any way which suits you on a particular day.

The above programme can be subject to conditions of road blocks and bad weather. Our team consists of people who have a long experience of conduction treks, holidays and rescue operations in Himachal and we can promise you that whatever alteration we make will be only for your safety and the basic essence of the holiday will not be lost.

INCLUSIONS (+)

GSTAll Meals (veg meals only)To & Fro bus journey tickets1 certified trip leader throughout the tripWe want our travellers to have the best Himalayan experience, so the itinerary can be moulded at times to give you a better and happier time. Little adjustments may have to be made keeping in mind the safety of all, if road conditions are snowy and slippery. We are committed to give you the best memories and experiences which you will cherish for ever.

Anything not specified in the inclusionsAny medical expenseAny kind of drinkEntry fee or any new tax to any sight if any new fee/tax is charged (thought all are free till date)

TRIP FEEINR 29,000

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General Information:Location-Kotgarh is located 80 Kms from Shimla and 200 Kms from Chandigarh. It is a part of the middle satluj valley. Weather-The winters are cold and can get chilly towards the evenings. In January there are chances of the first snowfall. The springs are pleasent during the day. The summers are warm and dry with a few showers. The Monsoons reach here by the mid of july and remain till the mid of August. Autumn is cool and pleasent.Networks-BSNL, Airtel, Vodafone, JioATM facilty-HDFC

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New friends

Travelling like a local

Digging your teeth into simple home cooked veg food.

Serene location, stunning mountain views

Sheer madness & unlimited selfies and photographs.

So, what are you in for?

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Relax, rejuvenate, unwind and everything else! Such fancy terms but they all fall short in describing

the beauty and richness of this small village which has still remained hugely unexplored.

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