Rohru

Rohru, nestled among majestic mountain ranges, is a bustling beautiful and calm town famous for trout fishing and is ideally located on the banks of the Pabbar River. It is known for splendid natural beauty and many tourist destinations in and around is a perfect summer retreat for the travelers. The place has amazing and dynamic tourist activities like camping, hang gliding, para gliding and trekking apart from fishing and also a paradise for anglers. The city is also known for Apple cultivation producing varieties of apples like Royal Delicious and Rich Red.

Accessibility

Air: Nearest airport to Rohru is Shimla’s Jubbarhatti Airport .Taxi is available from airport to City and fare is about Rs 750. The airport is connected to Delhi airport by daily flights. Delhi International airport is the nearest major airport. Delhi airport is connected to all major cities in India and many cities abroad. The distance of Rohru to Delhi is about 443 km. A/C taxi services are available from Delhi to Rohru, costing about Rs 4500.

Rail: Nearest major railhead is at Kalka, at a distance of around 165 kms. Taxi services are available from Rohru to Kalka for a fare of about Rs. 2000. Kalka is connected to all major cities in north India by regular train services.

Road: Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation connects the Rohru city with other cities in the state and also with major cities in neighboring states. Regular bus services are available from Shimla to Rohru. The transport bus fare is about Rs. 50 between Rohru and Shimla.

Things to do

Fishing: Majestic mountains, splashing streams, natural beauty of shimmering lakes and breathtaking landscapes, Pabbar valley is a paradise of travelers. This valley is known for the dynamic and adventurous tourist activities. The amazing opportunities of trekking like Kuper Valley Trek and Chanshal Trek in Pabbar valley are praise worthy.

There are options for Jeep Safaries and natural walks in the spectacular valley of Pabbar. The banks of Pabbar River are ideal for fishing activities including trout and Mahasheer fishing. Pabbar valley is a virgin land waiting to be explored. This valley is an ideal retreat from the busy life in the urbanized regions.

District
Shimla
STD Code
01781
Termperature
Summer 14 to 22°C, Winter -5 to 18°C
Best time to visit
Mar - Nov