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Named
after the former Princely state of Baghal, the hotel is situated at
Darlaghat (1826m) on the Shimla - Bilaspur - Manali state highway.
ACCESS:
By road, the hotel is 41 km from Shimla.
Regular buses / Taxis are available from Shimla. The Airport is at
Jubbar-Hatti (Shimla) 57 km and the nearest narrow gauge railway head is
at Shimla 41 km away.
Facilities
:
- Drive
in, Parking,
Satellite Television,
Restaurant.
PLACES OF
INTEREST
DARLAGHAT (1800 m):
Just 2 km far from the hotel, the place is famous for pollution free
Gujrat Ambuja Cement Factory.
DURGAGHAT (1790 m): On Shimla -
Manali State highway. Famous for Durga Temple on the top of the hill.
ARKI (17 km): Once the capital of
the princely State of Baghal, Arki witnessed a good measure of turbulence
in this area. Arki became the stronghold of an encoding force of Gurkhas,
furring the Gorkha wars that came to an end in 1815-16. About 1850, Raja
Kishan Chand had the fort decorated with fine murals executed in the
Pahari style. Here is a place with history and adorned with fine art. A
temple of Lutroo Mahadev dedicated to Lord Shiva is also worth seeing (7
km on foot).
HARSINGH TIBBA:
This peak is situated about 20 km, north east, at an altitude of
2445m. One can travel by taxi or buses upto village Chanawog (1834m) and
a further 4 km climb upto the peak. On the top is an ancient temple of Dev
Harsingh. The peak also offers spectacular wide view of Satluj valley and
the river including Shimla Hills.
BARIDHAR (22 km): At an altitude of
2140m this is a beautiful place for trekking and sight seeing. Annual
fair called "Bari Jatra" is celebrated on 14th June every year. This day,
palanquins of five Pandavas from nearby village being worshipped as local
Gods, assemble and meet on the hill. There are also two temples dedicated
to Pandavas and Budhi Mata.
SHOPPING: There is an enormous range
of goods that Shimla offers. This includes handicrafts, wood and
metalwork, shawls, pullovers, local tweeds, caps, Tibetan carpets,
pickles, jams and squashes. Himachal Pradesh Govt. operates an Emporium at
The Mall, Shimla where all these products are available for sale.

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