Wild Side Cottage
Sarahan, Himachal Pradesh.
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Sarahan, they say, is the Shonitpur of old. And here, Banasura of legend once ruled. One night, Usha, his beautiful daughter, dreamt of a handsome and strong prince. She told her friend Chitralekha about the dream and, based on Usha's vivid descrip tion, Chitralekha drew his portrait and then vowed that she would search the world and bring that prince to Usha....
For a long time Chitralekha wandered till one day she saw Aniruddha, Lord Krishna's son. Here was the prince of Usha's dream. As Aniruddha slept, Chitralekha silently lifted his bed and carried him to Usha. But the moment Lord Krishna heard about his s on's abduction, he marched with his army against Usha's father. Banasura who had no idea what the battle was about was defeated. Then the story of the dream was told. Magnanimous as ever, Lord Krishna married his son to Usha and as dowry, gave back the defeated Banasura his kingdom. |
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21 kms south of Jeori, Sarahan was once an important market for traders of neighboring regions. An attractive town, it has a pheasant breeding center nearby. The bazaar is interesting: friendly villagers greet travellers; shops sell flowers, bright red and gold scarves and other offerings for worshippers among local produce, fancy goods and jewellery, while numerous tailors shop turn out garments for villagers around.
It is the base for numerous treks and is the gateway to Kinnaur. It is a place of pilgrimage, a haven for nature lovers and the temple complex attracts a variety of admirers. Here is a place that offers an 'out-of-the-ordinary' travel experience.
Retreat in Sarahan is set in an apple orchard with a view of the majestic Shrikhand Peak.
Best time to visit
The Retreat stays open all year round. However temperatures vary with the seasons.
Accommodation
6 double bedrooms and 3 suites of teak structure with attached bathrooms with modern amenities.
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Places to visit around the Retreat
Bhimkali Temple Complex
This is Sarahan's main focus and its weathered walls enclose approximately an acre of temples, old residential quarters, courtyards and a small recently created museum.
Gaura (37km)
This is a picturesque village well known for it's delicious apples.
Darang Ghati
This valley is a 1.5 hrs drive away from the retreat and takes one on a beautiful drive through thick forests to provide some very scenic views.
Treks
Sarahan forms the base for several treks. The most popular of these is the trek from Sarahan to Sangla. The best times are mid-April to mid-June and mid-September to mid-October .
The nearest railway station and airport are at Shimla, 177 km away. By car, Sarahan is 6 hours from Shimla. The route is on NH22 upto Jeori, from where the road bifurcates to Sarahan. Sarahan is 17 kms from Jeori on this road. |
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.....Mother Nature beckons you. Come, enjoy and contribute....plant a tree on every visit. |
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Mobile: +91-9810002772, 9810092772. |
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