Activities
Lets explore the surroudings and experience the culture of this beautiful town.
Activities
Lets explore the surroudings and experience the culture of this beautiful town.
Visit to a village
Since Vatsalyam is located just on the fringe of the town so some villages are close by and can be footed out during your daily excursions from the property.
In this visit you are going to experience the village life of Shimla and the daily struggle of the villagers as their daily chores include bringing the cattle food and cutting wood for fire.
The wooden houses in the villages follow a similar pattern of architechture known as Kathkuni, which looks really very unique and catchy. This may Include Village Kavi,Nawag or Village Bagora with some nice water bodies around them.
Visit to a village
Since Vatsalyam is located just on the fringe of the town so some villages are close by and can be footed out during your daily excursions from the property.
In this visit you are going to experience the village life of Shimla and the daily struggle of the villagers as their daily chores include bringing the cattle food and cutting wood for fire.
The wooden houses in the villages follow a similar pattern of architechture known as Kathkuni, which looks really very unique and catchy. This may Include Village Kavi,Nawag or Village Bagora with some nice water bodies around them.
Mata Padhai Devi Temple visit
The 40 mins walk to this temple through a thick deodar and pine forest is a mesmerizing experience.
The motifs were from religious and puranic iconography, depicting various versions and postures of 4 armed (chaturbhuj), 8 armed (ashthabhuja) and even 16 armed Kali in garbhgriha, Narsimha (avtar of Vishnu) killing Hrinyakshipu, the father of Prahlad, Bhairon, Shiva and Vasuki Naag, the celestial serpent.
This Temple offers a 360Degree view of the Shimla Town on one side and the entire Mashobra and Naldehra range on the other side. This place is all the more charming at the time of setting sun.
Mata Padhai Devi
Temple visit
The 40 mins walk to this temple through a thick deodar and pine forest is a mesmerizing experience.
The motifs were from religious and puranic iconography, depicting various versions and postures of 4 armed (chaturbhuj), 8 armed (ashthabhuja) and even 16 armed Kali in garbhgriha, Narsimha (avtar of Vishnu) killing Hrinyakshipu, the father of Prahlad, Bhairon, Shiva and Vasuki Naag, the celestial serpent.
This Temple offers a 360Degree view of the Shimla Town on one side and the entire Mashobra and Naldehra range on the other side. This place is all the more charming at the time of setting sun.
Half Day Trek to Annadale
This is a four hour trek with about one hour downhill experience followed by another one hour level walk along the stream with some small waterfalls on way and finally a 2hour uphill task to finally reach Anandale Ground.
On way passing through the villages one can get to visit the local deity temples and even interact with the local folk.
Typical village life can be experienced with some old mud houses, cattle grazing along the green pastures and old village folk chatting over “Chai”.
Half Day Trek to Annadale
This is a four hour trek with about one hour downhill experience followed by another one hour level walk along the stream with some small waterfalls on way and finally a 2hour uphill task to finally reach Anandale Ground.
On way passing through the villages one can get to visit the local deity temples and even interact with the local folk.
Typical village life can be experienced with some old mud houses, cattle grazing along the green pastures and old village folk chatting over “Chai”.
Full Day Trek to Summerhill
This is a four hour trek with about one hour downhill experience followed by another one hour level walk along the stream with some waterfalls on way and finally a 3 hour uphill task to finally reach village Sangti, Near Summerhill.
An art gallery located at Sangti and Chadwick Waterfall can also be covered from here. Finally on reaching Summerhill, you may try your luck with the rail timings at Summer Hill railway station which in itself is worth a visit and is of historical importance.
Summer Hill is the house to state University which has produced eminent personalities like Mr. Hamid Karzai (Former President of Afganistan).
Full Day Trek to Summerhill
This is a four hour trek with about one hour downhill experience followed by another one hour level walk along the stream with some waterfalls on way and finally a 3 hour uphill task to finally reach village Sangti, Near Summerhill.
An art gallery located at Sangti and Chadwick Waterfall can also be covered from here. Finally on reaching Summerhill, you may try your luck with the rail timings at Summer Hill railway station which in itself is worth a visit and is of historical importance.
Summer Hill is the house to state University which has produced eminent personalities like Mr. Hamid Karzai (Former President of Afganistan).
Walk to The Mall Road
This 1 hour walk is definitely worth experiencing as you're going to perfectly sync with the city view while walking towards the The Mall Road Shimla.
Find yourselves surrounded by the scenic beauty of the hills queen. You can also endulge in horse riding and visit Kali Bari temple which is a 10 min walk from The Mall Road.
Witness beauty of the town with your loved ones and engage yourself in a healthy routine walk as long as you are staying at Vatsalyam.
Walk to The Mall Road
This 1 hour walk is definitely worth experiencing as you're going to perfectly sync with the city view while walking towards the The Mall Road Shimla.
Find yourselves surrounded by the scenic beauty of the hills queen. You can also endulge in horse riding and visit Kali Bari temple which is a 10 min walk from The Mall Road.
Witness beauty of the town with your loved ones and engage yourself in a healthy routine walk as long as you are staying at Vatsalyam.
Morning and Evening walks
The peculiar location of Vatsalyam offers an extraordinary opportunity for walks. These can be undertaken in the morning or evening as per convinience.
This can be an interesting exploration through the forests of Himalayan Oak, Pine and Deodar Trees with clusters of houses of villagers on the way. The feel of the freshness and the typical fragrance of the unique vegetation cannot be put in words. It has just to be experienced.
In addition one can get to see and have the feel of the village life and also, luck permitting, one can get to see some wildlife including birds of rich ornithological value.
Morning and Evening walks
The peculiar location of Vatsalyam offers an extraordinary opportunity for walks. These can be undertaken in the morning or evening as per convinience.
This can be an interesting exploration through the forests of Himalayan Oak, Pine and Deodar Trees with clusters of houses of villagers on the way. The feel of the freshness and the typical fragrance of the unique vegetation cannot be put in words. It has just to be experienced.
In addition one can get to see and have the feel of the village life and also, luck permitting, one can get to see some wildlife including birds of rich ornithological value.
Shali Tibba trek
Shali Tibba towers over the district of Shimla, right behind the Mashobra ridge. Despite its conspicuousness, the peak does not attract as much attention as it deserves.
Shali Tibba, at an altitude of 9,423 feet, is surrounded by Shimla, Mashobra, Kufri, Fagu and Narkanda. This stand-alone peak provides a magnificent vantage point for a panoramic 360 degree view of Himachal Pradesh.
The road leads to the base camp, Khatnol Village, away from the hustle of Shimla. The trek to Shali Top is beautiful, short and easy and can be completed in a single day.
Shali Tibba trek
Shali Tibba towers over the district of Shimla, right behind the Mashobra ridge. Despite its conspicuousness, the peak does not attract as much attention as it deserves.
Shali Tibba, at an altitude of 9,423 feet, is surrounded by Shimla, Mashobra, Kufri, Fagu and Narkanda. This stand-alone peak provides a magnificent vantage point for a panoramic 360 degree view of Himachal Pradesh.
The road leads to the base camp, Khatnol Village, away from the hustle of Shimla. The trek to Shali Top is beautiful, short and easy and can be completed in a single day.
Shimla Water Catchment and Wildlife Sanctuary
The water Catchment Sanctuary Shimla is situated on the northern side of Kufri and is about 10 Kms from Vatsalyam. The owner of the area was Rana of Koti who leased this land to MC Shimla in 1878.
The area is home to various wildlife species such as Gorals, Leopards, Red Fox, Striped Hyena, Musk Deer, Himalayan Brown Bear etc.
The place is not only famous for providing some of the best sightings for common & rare wildlife but it is also the major source of water supply to the city.
Shimla Water Catchment and Wildlife Sanctuary
The water Catchment Sanctuary Shimla is situated on the northern side of Kufri and is about 10 Kms from Vatsalyam. The owner of the area was Rana of Koti who leased this land to MC Shimla in 1878.
The area is home to various wildlife species such as Gorals, Leopards, Red Fox, Striped Hyena, Musk Deer, Himalayan Brown Bear etc.
The place is not only famous for providing some of the best sightings for common & rare wildlife but it is also the major source of water supply to the city.
