5 Reasons for Mashobra to be your Next Tourist Destination

Mashobra is a small town located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It has turned out to be a popular tourist destination due to the quiet and clean atmosphere and lies very near to Shimla. It is due to this that it is the site of the official Presidential retreat of India. At least once a year the President visits Mashobra. So why not plan your stay in a luxurious Resorts in Mashobra and enjoy the luxuries. It offers a peaceful location to work, think and relax. It is due to these reasons that a number of painters, writers, poets, novelists, etc. stay here.

Apart from the numerous luxuries available, one can also enjoy a number of fun-filled activities here. There are a large number of activities a person can indulge in while their stay at Mashobra. Some of the most outstanding fun-filled activities that can be performed in Mashobra are mentioned below. Based on your interests, you can choose any of these and attain the peace of mind.

River Rafting

River Rafting in Tattapani River is one of the most fun-filled activity one can indulge in while enjoying their vacation in Mashobra. Rafting in the fast flowing river of Tattapani provides adrenaline rush to your brains and helps you to make your vacation memorable.

Quad biking

Another fun filled activity one can perform in and around the rugged terrains of Tattapani river is Quad Biking. One can bike in the waters and area around the river to test their driving skills. Mashobra is rapidly developing as a major tourist destination for Quad Biking.

Skiing in winters

In case you are planning a visit to Mashobra in winter, it is a good opportunity to enjoy at that time. At this period it is less crowded. In the time when it is laden with snow, the adventurous people can ski in the snow while others can indulge in snow fights and snowmen building.

Rock climbing

Mashobra provides an amazing opportunity for the rock adventurous people to push their limits in rock climbing. A number of adventure sports clubs organize this activity.

Bird Watching

Reserve Forest Sanctuary is home to Asia’s largest watersheds. It supplies water to Shimla. Birdwatchers can trek to the forest reserve, camp out with family or friends, and look for different kinds of birds like the Himalayan eagle, pheasants, partridges, and chikors.

5 interesting things to buy at Himachal Pradesh

Every tourist destination offers you some exotic eatables and authentic local stuff to shop. Tourists make sure that they buy something or the other from the place they visit. However, if it is non-perishable, you can cherish the memories for ever. I make sure I buy some exotic stuff from the places I visit for myself and some gifts to my immediate family members and close friends if they are not on the trip. However, I am confused this time as the land of nature Himachal Pradesh has many things to offer but I have only few things to purchase. Hotels in Shimla and other places may brief you about the locally available stuff and their details.

Handicrafts: The colourful handicrafts made of threads and jute is the vibrant stuff alluring the tourists from many of the shops selling tourist stuff. Tibetan market, Handloom of Shimla, Tibetan and Dalhousie centres of handicrafts are the ideal places to buy this stuff. Jute footwear, flower vases, candle stands, book marks, wall hangings are among these stuff. You can find this stuff decorated at Shimla luxury hotels.

Woolen clothes: Since it is a hill station and is cold throughout the year, woolen fabrics are very famous there. Every shopping area hosts the woolen stuff. Sweaters, shawls, mufflers, woolen caps, gloves, socks and shoes are in attractive designs and patterns. However, the prices are to be negotiated in every tourist destination no matter how honest the seller seems to be.

Wooden items: Petty items such as key stands, pen holders, letter stands etc. are made of pine wood and are available in unique collections. These are good pieces to gift to family members and friends. However, the same rule applies to bargain extensively. Wall hangings are also in splendid designs and shapes.

Handmade tables: Small tables and Modas as they are fondly called made with wood and bamboo canes are very famous in Himachal Pradesh. The wood species is unknown but we have been using one table at home bought from Himachal before 7 years when we went to Shimla for our honeymoon. It is better to get small items as larger ones have the threat of getting damaged in between. I still can’t forget the Modas and the way they are decorated in resorts of Mashobra.

Carpets: Carpets are the cheap stuff you can ever buy from a hill station. Although they are cheap, they are huge to carry and it is a tedious task to carry the carpets which are heavy. However, if you are travelling by air, it may be easier as cargo can manage the transport of the good. If you really can manage, carpets can be the best stuff to buy from Shimla. As we were staying in a hotel in Mashobra, the staff gave us information about the best prices and models.

Hope this list entices you to buy your stuff! The Koti Resorts we were staying in gave us the above information and it has been very helpful to us and I hope it helps you too!!