About Shogi

Shoghi is a tiny but picturesque suburb located at distance of 13 km from Shimla on Shimla-Chandigarh highway. A short distance from Shimla, it is fast turning out to be a popular hill station for people who wish to avoid the crowd, chaos and pace of Shimla. Set among lush green forests, this small hamlet has a lot to offer to city weary dwellers.

Far away from the city chaos, Shoghi offers pleasant bird watching and trekking options. This alluring hill station is most famous for its historic Tara Devi temple which attracts huge number of Hindu devotees.

Myth has it that Tara Devi appeared in the dreams of the King and instructed him to build a temple in her name. More than two and half centuries old, the temple witnesses maximum devotes flocking to its gates between the months of October and November.

In fact, Shoghi is known as the temple town of Himachal Pradesh as you can find a few temples in almost every village that constitutes this captivating hamlet. Beautiful resorts and a breathtakingly beautiful view of the snow-capped Himalayas and verdant forests are other major tourist attractions of this place.

Shoghi at a short distance from Shimla offers tourists a charming alternative of staying near Shimla but far from its rush and crowd. This alluring hill station, located at a height of 1851 meters above sea level, offers majestic views of the snow-capped Himalayas on one side and beautiful view of Shimla on the other side. An offbeat tourist destination, it is fast catching the fancy of tourists who are drawn by its pleasant weather and the calm and solitude that it offers.

Shoghi is also famous for its orchards and fruit products. You can savour freshly made jellies, jams, pickles, juices, etc on your visit to this splendid place and also pack some for your friends and relatives and your own consumption back home.

Shoghi Travel Guide

It is located on Shimla-Chandigarh highway and is easy accessible by road. It is located at a distance of 350 kilometres from Delhi and you can reach this beautiful place within 8-10 hours. Some of the important tourist attractions in Shoghi are as following:

Viceregal Lodge-

Located on the Observatory Hills, Viceregal Lodge was built by then Governor General of India Lord Dufferin. The beautiful lodge with a well-maintained botanical garden now houses the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS). Tourists can also visit Jakhoo Hill and small village of Anji known for its Hanuman Temple.