Rajgarh is a scenic valley of Himachal Pradesh, located about a 100 km from Chandigarh and about 380 km from Delhi, in north India. It is enveloped by the picturesque Renuka Lake and Churdhar mountains. Rajgarh is known as the peach bowl of Asia because it alone produces around 4 crore worth of peaches every year. Due to peach cultivation, pink flowers beautifully decorate and cover the whole valley of the region in the months of March-April.
The main attraction of the place, apart from the peach orchards, are the maneuvering lakes through green mountains covered with vibrantly colored flowers. The breathtaking scene and the ultimate serenity of the area will surely make you wish to extend your stay in Rajgarh.
For sightseeing, you can visit the Lord Shiva Temple and the Shaya Temple of Lord Shirgul, which are important religious spots of Rajgarh. Lord Shaya is the local name for Lord Shiva only, who is believed to have arrived in Rajgarh first before settling on the nearby Churdhar Mountains. An annual fair is held in this temple, during which devotees from Sirmaur and Shimla come to offer prayers to their deity. Apart from the religious places, you will also find a historical fort here which belonged to the king of Sirmaur district. Later it was used as a PWD Office.
Rajgarh has a plethora of camping options available near Giri river, which is close to Yashwantnagar. Giri River originates from Churdhar Mountains, resulting from melting of snow. There is an important temple of Lord Shiva on the snow laden peaks of Churdhar mountains, which is a pilgrimage spot for the locals. Winters is a good time to experience the beauty of these cottony peaks of Churdhar Mountains, which lie at an altitude of 12000 ft.
Giri river is also a good spot for angling. Offering a remarkable blend of beauty and tranquility is this place near Yashwantnagar. You can go for short treks or enjoy cycling on its periphery, you can come here for picnics or do yoga in the heavenly surroundings with a background score of chirpings, the experience will be just amazing in this quiet little hill station.
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