Name: Sainj Valley
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Shangarh, Himachal Pradesh Overview

Sainj Valley is an offbeat place located 45km from Kullu in Himachal. Sainj is the perfect place to meet travellers and interact with the locals. It is ideal for trekkers and nature lovers. With breathtaking views and stunning meadows, the charm of Sainj Valley lies in its remoteness. The weather here remains pleasant throughout the year.

Sainj Valley lies along the Sainj River (a tributary of Beas) in the lower areas of the Great Himalayan National Park. All the villages in the valley are thus protected under Wildlife Protection Act. There are a lot of trekking routes from Sainj ranging from day treks to longer 10-day treks. The locals are warm and welcoming and offer cosy homestays with delicious local cuisine.

Places to Visit in Sainj Valley

1. Shangchul Mahadev Temple

Located in Shangarh, Shangchul Mahadev Temple sits majestically on an expansive meadow. The main temple was gutted in a fire in 1998 but was soon restored by the villagers. The multi-storeyed building (Read More) with intricate wooden carvings is a sight to marvel at. Smaller temples are scattered all around the place, with many mythological stories woven around them.

2. Pundrik Rishi Lake

Pundrik Rishi Lake remains dry today, yet it is a wonderful place to visit if you have time. The area is rich with countless beliefs and stories. Located about a 30-minute hike from the village, (Read More) Pundrik Rishi Lake features lush green grass floating on its surface. There are fascinating stories and religious beliefs surrounding this lake. The hike itself, through a forest of deodar trees, is very scenic.

3. Shenshar

A village located at a distance of 10-15 km from Neahi. It shelters the most-talked-about Manu Temple. There are also others, including Ashapuri and Budha Narayan. These temples, built of stone and wo (Read More)oden structures and having a gabled roof, reflect the art and architecture.

4. Manu Temple

The Manu Temple, believed to be hundreds of years old, is built in Pagoda style. There is one more temple dedicated to Manu at Talyara village, which opens up to a view of the far-reaching valley and (Read More)mountains of the GHNP.

5. Dehuri

Also known as Deori, this is a scenic spot with little settlements. The road to Dehuri passes through forests and terrace corn fields which adds to its beauty. It can be reached through a hike. Altern (Read More)atively, buses are also available from Sainj valley.
By Public Transport:

Take a bus from Chandigarh to Aut.

From Aut, there is a bus to Deohari at 1:30 pm. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aut to Sainj (regular buses start at 6 am).
From Sainj, you can catch a bus to Deohari at 11 am, 1 pm, or 5 pm.
By Taxi: You can also hire a taxi from Aut or Sainj to reach Deohari.

6. Raktisar Trek

Starting at Neuli, this riverside trek goes up to Raktisar, the place where the river Sainj originates. It will take 7 days to cover the 92 km path. The best time to trek here is April-June or October (Read More) and November.