Mashobra sits in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, about 13 km from Shimla town. It’s covered in mist bathed hills, pine, oak, cedar and deodar trees, apple orchards, and a small stream that runs through the valley. People often call it the “Quieter Shimla,” and it’s one of the more popular offbeat spots near the Himalayas for travelers who want to slow down. Things to do in Mashobra Camping The hills around Mashobra are ideal for camping. Most Mashobra tour packages f

Okay so by day three in Shimla I was kind of over it. Don’t get me wrong, Mall Road is fun for exactly one evening — the crowd, the monkeys stealing chips out of people’s hands, the endless “maggi point” stalls. But three days of that and I was tired in a way that felt weirdly like being at a mall back home. Too many people, not enough mountain.I was complaining about this to the guy at our hotel’s front desk (he was also trying to sell me a Kufri package, bless him) and he j

Tara Devi Temple Shimla Most people who visit Shimla stick to Mall Road, the Ridge, and maybe a quick trip to Jakhoo Temple if they have an extra hour. Tara Devi Temple rarely makes that list — and honestly, that’s exactly what makes it worth visiting. Perched on the western edge of the city, about 11 km from the centre, it’s close enough for an easy half-day trip, yet far enough from the crowds that it still feels like a discovery rather than a checkbox. A Temple Built into