Sissu Falls, Sissu, Himachal Pradesh

Sissu Falls, Sissu, Himachal Pradesh

Sissu Falls is a waterfall located in Sissu Town in Lahaul and Spiti district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is considered by travelers as one of the best falls in the Himalayan region. This waterfall has a drop of about 50 metres. The source of water is the suspended glaciers on the Himalayan range. The place is magnificent with dense green vegetation and beautiful scenery. The falls can be seen from the road to Manali.

The best time to visit this waterfall is during the months from June till October. The falls is located at about 27 Kms from Tandi, 33 Kms from Rohtang La, 39 Kms from Manali, 79 Kms from Kullu, 89 Kms from Kullu Manali Airport, 202 Kms from Joginder Nagar Railway Station and 277 Kms from Shimla. This falls is situated at about 20 minutes’ drive from Sissu on Leh Manali highway.

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Shangarh Waterfall, Shangarh, Himachal Pradesh

Shangarh Waterfall, Shangarh, Himachal Pradesh

Shangarh Waterfall is a waterfall located in Shangarh Village in Sainj Valley of Kullu District in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Shangarh is a high-altitude village and is known for its picturesque landscapes of lush greenery and serene atmosphere. This waterfall is tucked away in the mountains amidst dense forest.

The waterfall is located at about 15 Kms from Sainj Bus Stand, 16 Kms from Sainj, 54 Kms from Kullu Manali Airport, 68 Kms from Kullu, 68 Kms from Mandi and 123 Kms from Joginder Nagar Railway Station. The waterfall can be reached after a trek of about 5 Kms from Shangarh. The path to the waterfall is blessed with natural scenery. Buses are available from Sainj to reach Shangarh.

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Sajla Waterfall, Sajla, Himachal Pradesh

Sajla Waterfall, Sajla, Himachal Pradesh

Sajla Waterfall is a waterfall located in Sajla Village in Kullu District in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is a natural waterfall situated on the left bank of Beas River. It is surrounded by deodar trees, pine trees, apple orchards and snow-covered mountain peaks. There is a pool at the bottom of the falls. People can enjoy a refreshing bath in the falls and engage in swimming in the pool. It is possible to trek to the top of the hill which provides an excellent view of the waterfall and the surroundings.

The trek route passes through a narrow lane by the side of Sajla temple and goes through apple orchids, tall pine trees and streams. The Paknoj Nallah stream and snow-capped peaks of Pir Panjal mountains can be seen while trekking through this route. The waterfall is located at about 8 Kms from Jagatsukh, 10 Kms from Naggar, 10 Kms from Manali Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Manali, 33 Kms from Kullu, 43 Kms from Kullu–Manali Airport. The waterfall is situated on Kullu – Naggar – Manali route.

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Rupi Raila Waterfall, Raila, Himachal Pradesh

Rupi Raila Waterfall, Raila, Himachal Pradesh

Rupi Raila Waterfall is a waterfall located in Raila Village near Sainj Town in Sainj Tehsil in Kullu District in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is also called Raila Waterfall. It is one of the least explored waterfalls in Himachal Pradesh. The waterfall flows in the middle of the mountains and is situated inside the dense forest. There is a pool at the bottom of the falls where tourists can swim and take a bath.

The waterfall is located at about 5 Kms from Sainj Bus Stand, 6 Kms from Sainj, 14 Kms from Shangarh, 44 Kms from Kullu-Manali Airport, 58 Kms from Kullu, 59 Kms from Mandi, 91 Kms from Manali and 113 Kms from Joginder Nagar Railway Station. The waterfall is situated on Sainj to Shangarh route. The waterfall can be reached after a short trek of 10 minutes from the starting point in the road.

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Riva Waterfall, Tikar, Himachal Pradesh

Riva Waterfall, Tikar, Himachal Pradesh

Riva Waterfall is a waterfall located in Tikar Village near Solan Town in Solan district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The waterfall is about 20 feet tall and is situated in a forest. It has a pool at its bottom. The best time to visit this waterfall is during post monsoon.

The falls is located at about 3 Kms from Mohan Shakti National Heritage Park, 7 Kms from Salogra Railway Station, 9 Kms from Salogra, 11 Kms from Solan, 11 Kms from Solan Railway Station, 15 Kms from Solan Bus Stand, 42 Kms from Shimla and 49 Kms from Shimla Airport. The falls is situated at about 9 Kms to the south-east of Salogra on Solan to Shimla route.

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Rehala Falls, Marhi, Himachal Pradesh

Rehala Falls, Marhi, Himachal Pradesh

Rehala Falls is a waterfall located near Marhi Town in Kullu district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is also known as Rahala Waterfall. It is one of the best waterfalls in Himachal Pradesh. It is situated on Leh–Manali Highway south of the Rohtang Pass within the Himalayan Mountain range.

The Waterfall

This waterfall is situated at the beginning of the Rohtang Pass at an altitude of 8500 feet above sea level. It falls from a ridge surrounded by snow-capped Himalayan mountains. It is a cascade type waterfall and is surrounded by a forest of silver birch and deodar trees. It is generally believed to be the outcome of melting of glaciers and hence the water of this fall is extremely cold. The waterfall freezes when the temperature drops below freezing point. The location is surrounded by several hiking and climbing trails. The best time to visit the waterfall is between the months of March and November.

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The falls is located at about 7 Kms from Marhi, 16 Kms from Kothi, 18 Kms from Palchan, 23 Kms from Rohtang La, 23 Kms from Solang, 28 Kms from Manali, 28 Kms from Burwa, 48 Kms from Naggar, 68 Kms from Kullu, 78 Kms from Kullu Manali Airport, 191 Kms from Joginder Nagar Railway Station and 266 Kms from Shimla. The falls is situated on the Palchan to Rohtang La route. This place is easily accessible from Manali, and one can take a bus, car, bike, or pony to reach the spot. The waterfall is adjacent to Leh – Manali Highway and easily accessible.

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Panchpula Waterfall, Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh

Panchpula Waterfall, Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh

Panchpula Waterfall is a waterfall located in Panchpula Village near Dalhousie Hill Station in Chamba District in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is one of the famous tourist attractions in Dalhousie. This place is famous for adventure, trekking, and photography.

The Waterfall

The waterfall is surrounded by pine and deodar trees and is fed by five streams. It is surrounded by picturesque mountains and green valleys. It is the main source of drinking water for Dalhousie. The water is said to possess medicinal qualities for the healing of skin diseases. The best time to visit this waterfall is during monsoon. The Samadhi of Sardar Ajit Singh, a great revolutionary and uncle of famous freedom fighter Sardar Bhagat Singh is situated near the waterfall.

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The waterfall is located at about 3 Kms from Dalhousie, 4 Kms from Dalhousie Bus Stand, 23 Kms from Khajjiar, 11 Kms from Banikhet, 84 Kms from Pathankot Junction Railway Station and 88 Kms from Pathankot Airport. The waterfall is situated at about 3 Kms to the south-east of Dalhousie on Banikhet to Khajjiar route.

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Lapas Falls, Lapas, Himachal Pradesh

Lapas Falls, Lapas, Himachal Pradesh

Lapas Falls is a waterfall located in Lapas Village in Barot valley in Mandi District in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. This waterfall is tucked away in the mountains amidst dense forest. It is one of the least explored waterfalls in the Mandi district. The best time to visit this waterfall is during post monsoon.

This waterfall is located at about 2 Kms from Bochang Post Office Bus Stop, 7 Kms from Barot, 22 Kms from Ghatasani, 36 Kms from Joginder Nagar Railway Station and 101 Kms from Kullu Manali Airport. This waterfall is situated at about 2 Kms to the north of Bochang Post Office Bus Stop on Barot to Ghatasani route. The waterfall can be reached after a trek of about 30 minutes from Lapas Village.

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Chadwick Falls, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Chadwick Falls, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Chadwick Falls is a waterfall located in Shimla City in Shimla district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is one of the best waterfalls in the Shimla region and one of the top tourist destinations of Shimla City.

History

The name Chadwick is derived from Chidku Jhaar where Chidku means sparrow and Jhaar means waterfall in the local language. It was named so because the locals thought only sparrows could reach the top of the waterfall and not humans. The Britishers found it difficult to pronounce this name and hence started calling the waterfall Chadwick falls.

The Falls

The falls is situated at an altitude of about 1586 m above sea level. The water cascades down a deep gorge at a height of 86 m. This waterfall is tucked away in the mountains amidst dense forest of pine and deodar trees. The best time to visit the falls is after monsoons during the months of July to October.

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The waterfall is located at about 2.5 Kms from Summer Hill Railway Station, 4 Kms from Shimla Railway Station, 5 Kms from Shimla New Bus Stand, 5 Kms from Shimla Old Bus Stand and 15 Kms from Shimla Airport. Shimla is well-connected by road network to all major cities in north India and all major towns and district headquarters within the state. National Highway 5 connects Shimla to the Chandigarh. This waterfall can be approached through Summer Hill. Vehicles can get close to the entry point of the waterfall. Tourists need to walk for about 10 minutes to reach the waterfall.

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