Naldehra : Himachal Pradesh

Located at a distance of approximately 22 km from Shimla, Naldehra is a hill station, situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Situated 2,044 metres above sea level, the destination is known for its oldest nine hole golf course in the country. It is surrounded by forests of cedars and deodars.

History of Naldehra :

Historical facts state that this hill station was discovered by the British Viceroy, Lord Curzon. Impressed by the natural beauty of Naldehra, he decided to make a golf course in this hill station. The common languages spoken in this region are Hindi, Gorkha, Bengali, Nepali, Tibetan and English. Besides being known for its golf course, the destination also attracts tourists for its fairs and sightseeing places. One of the most famous fairs of the destination is Sipi Fair, which is organised every year in the month of June. Every year in the month of October, Jotton Ka Mela or the bull fight is also held. Naldehra has derived its name from the two words, Nag and Dehra, meaning the Abode of the King of Snakes. In Naldehra, Mahunag Temple is one of the most prominent attractions, from which the place has derived its name. This temple is dedicated to Nag, the Serpent God. Apart from this, the other popular attraction of Naldehra is the Golf Course, founded in 1920, which is maintained by the Himachal Tourism Department. In addition, tourists can also explore the small village nearby, which is Chabba along with places like Shaily Peak and Mahakali Lake. Naldehra is connected with the other parts of India and the world by different modes of transportation. The nearest airport to Naldehra is Jubbarhatti Airport, which is located at a distance of 44.2 km from the hill station. The nearest international airport is the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, which is located at a distance of 404 km from Naldehra.

Things to do in Naldehra :

The golf course of Naldehra, built in 1920, is one of the oldest gold clubs in India and is maintained by the Himachal Tourism Department. It is a well maintained 9-hole golf course and offers nine-hole championship courses at par with 68 and 3791 Yardage. This course is affiliated with many golf clubs in India including Golf Club Delhi, the Airforce Golf Club Delhi and ARTRAC Golf Club Shimla. The course is open from April to November, depending on the weather.

Tattapani is a popular attraction of this place, located at a distance of 30 km from Naldehra and 56 km away from Shimla. Tattapani is famous for its hot water springs and every year, many people come to this place to take a dip in this water. It is known for its sulphurous spring water, which is believed to cure many ailments like joint pain, fatigues and certain skin diseases.

The temple of Kogi Mata is located in the village of Kogi, situated near Naldehra. The temple is dedicated to the Kogi Mata. Traditional Himachali houses around the temple and the chowka (Seat of the elders) sculpted in wood, attract many tourists here.