There are some beautiful getaway places around Shimla. To name a few:
Tattapani
Located at 51 Km from Shimla, Tattapani is well known for many hot springs it houses.
Sarol
Situated at 23 km from Shimla, Sarol is famous for its 9-hole golf course. During the monsoons, several golf tournaments are also held over here.
Narkanda 2708 m
On the Hindustan Tibet road, Narkanda offers spectacular views of snow ranges. An uphill trek through Deodar woods leads to Hatu Peak (8 Km). Ancient temple of Hatu Mata is alive with skiers.
Kotgarh (82 Km) 1830 m
Motorable, bifurcation from Narkanda (18 Km), land of apples and apricots.
Rampur (140 Km) 924 m
On the Hindustan Tibet Road. Once the capital of the Princely State of Bushahr, the town is situated on the banks of Satluj river, Big Commercial Centre and famous International Lavi fare which is held in November every year, Dumgir Buddhist Temple, Padam Palace, Raghunath Temple, Ayodhya temple and Narsingh Temple, are worth visiting. Himachal Tourism runs a Tourist Complex and an air conditioned Cafe, Satluj.
Sarahan (176 Km) 1950 m
On Hindustan Tibet Road from Jeori Sarahan is has a spectacular view of Srikhand range. Sarahan has the majestic Bhimkali Temple. Himachal Tourism runs Hotel Shrikhand. Saharan is the gateway to Kinnaur. A Pheasant Breading Centre and stadium are worth visiting.
Kharapathhar (85 Km) 2673 m
Motorable on Shimla-Rohru road. A famous religious shrine Giriganga is 7 Km on foot or by jeep.
Jubbal (90 Km) 1892 m
Headquarters of the erstwhile Princely State, Jubbal has a superbly maintained Palace which was designed by a French architect in the 1930 and is a remarkable mix of European and indigenous styles.
Hatkoti (104 Km) 1400 m
Motorable on Shimla-Rohru highway. Famous for the ancient temple of Mata Hateswari in the midst of paddy fields on the right bank of the Pabber river. HPTDC runs Hotel Pabber here.
Mashobra (12 Km) 2148 m
Motorable on Shimla-Naldehra road. Surrounded by thick forests and offers ideal walks. The Goddess Durga temple is worth seeing.
Craignano (18 Km) 2149 m
Motorable on Shimla-Naldhera road, Ideal picnic spot with lawns and garden.
Naldehra (22 Km) 2044 m
Motorable on Shimla Tattapani road. this is a nine hole golf course. It was designed by the British viceroy, Lord Curzon who was so enchanted by this place that he gave his daughter Alexandra, Naldehra as her second name. Ancient Nag temple is also situated here.
