- Best time
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- How long
- 2–3 days
- Stay a night
- ₹900–4,500
- Food a day
- ₹300–1,000
- Nearest railhead
- 110 km away
- Nearest airport
- 120 km away
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Plan this tripAbout Rohru & Chanshal
The Pabbar valley behind Shimla — trout on the river at Rohru, the stone Hatkoti temple, apple orchards of Jubbal and Chirgaon, and a drive up to the snowfields of Chanshal Pass.
Things to do in Rohru & Chanshal
Hatkoti Temple
Stone temple of Hateshwari Mata on the Pabbar.
Pabbar River & Trout Farm
Angling and riverside walks.
Chanshal Pass
High meadow pass at 4,500 m on the road to Dodra Kwar.
Jubbal Palace
An Indo-European palace of the old Jubbal state.
Chirgaon Orchards
Apple country — best in harvest season.
Where to stay in Rohru & Chanshal
Rohru
Hotels on the Pabbar.
Orchard homestays
Stay among the apple trees in Jubbal or Chirgaon.
What to eat
Pabbar trout
Fresh from the Rohru fish farm.
Apples & apple cider
Straight from the orchards in Aug–Oct.
Good to know
- Chanshal is open roughly May to October; the road beyond to Dodra Kwar is rough.
- Shimla to Rohru is about 4 hours via Theog and Kharapathar.
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