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Mashobra Introduction

MashobraNoted for its apple orchards and thick woods of oak and pine, Mashobra is a sylvan retreat with pretty walks and picnic spots, situated in Himachal Pradesh. A little track leads down to Sipur a grassy glade with a stream wandering through it. Mashobra, 13Km from Shimla, is situated at a height of 8250 feet above sea level and is well known as Asia's largest watershed with the water basins of the Indus on one side and the Ganges on the other. The town has a salubrious climate and is also the site of the annual Sipi Fair in the month of June.

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Mashobra Tourist Attractions
§ Fairlawn, Wildflower Hall and Apple Tree House

Mashobra is dotted with orchards of fruit trees, and turn-of-the-century houses with evocative names like Fairlawn, Wildflower Hall and Apple Tree House. The town is adorned with thick forests and the natural vegetation comprises of cedar or Himalayan deodar, pine, oak and rhododendron as well as maple and horse chestnut interspersed with variegated shrubs, wildflowers and grasses.

§ Natural Vegetation & Wild Life

The thickly wooded slopes of Mashobra are part of the Shimla Reserve Forest sanctuary and catchment area. The natural vegetation comprises cedar or Himalayan deodar, pine, oak and rhododendron, as well as maple and horse chestnut, interspersed with variegated shrubs, wildflowers and grasses. The wildlife consists of jackals, kakkar (barking deer), and the occasional leopard, as well as numerous bird species such as the Himalayan eagle, pheasants, chikor and partridges. The musk deer is the state animal of Himachal Pradesh, while the Munal pheasant is its state bird.

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Weekend Getaways Around Mashobra
§ Shimla

Shimla is just located 13 kms away from Mashobra. The capital city of the state of Himachal Pradesh is an important destination on the tourist map of India . The British developed Shimla as an important hill station and the summer capital of India to escape from the heat of Delhi .

§ Shali Peak & Cragnano

Excursions are possible to Shali Peak- the highest point in the area or to Cragnano (3 km) with its elegant guest house set in a delightful flower-filled garden.

§ Kufri

Kufri, a hill station, is also known for its good hiking and trekking trails. Basically, it is an adventure enthusiast's paradise. It is a tiny hill station In Himachal Pradesh, located 19-kms from Simla. Kufri's proximity to the hill station of Shimla makes it an important place to visit. Kufri is also famous for its nature parks and picnic spots. It experiences southwestern monsoon rains in July-September. It experiences heavy snowfall in December-January. The best time to visit Kufri is in summers, between April and June. However, one may also the place between December and February to enjoy snowfall and skiing.

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