Shirgul

Shirgul Temple Trek

Shirgul is a small village/hamlet in the Basantpur Tehsil of Himachal Pradesh's Shimla District. Shirgul Panchayath is in charge of it. It is located 7 kilometers north of Shimla's district headquarters. 4 kilometres from Basantpur. Shimla,the state capital, is 7 kilometers away.

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Activities in Shirgul

Thereare different activities one can perform in Shirgul like: Sightseeing, EnjoyingPicnic, Photography, Visiting Temples and Camping. You can perform differentactivities according to your interest with your family and friends during thetrip.

Basically Shirgul is the hill town for the tourist visiting  in winters and summers. Shirgul is the hub for tourist, as large number of  tourist used to visit the Shirgul during the peak season.

Being a hub place for the tourist, you can find a different  accommodation to live in Shirgul. 

Some of the places to live in Shirgul: 

  • Shimla Hills, Shirgul
  • The Bodhi Tree B&B, Shirgul
  • Hotel Valley View, Shirgul
  • Ridge View Home Stay, Shirgul

You can find different food counters offering food to eat at  the nearby location. One can choose the food according to the taste and  preference in Shirgul.

Some of the  cafes and restaurants where you can eat in Shirgul: 

  • Honey Dew Restaurant, Shirgul
  • Caravan Camps & Resorts, Shirgul
  • Om Sai Bhojnalaya, Shirgul
  • Hostel  Fast Food Corner, Shirgul

Shirgul Devta and Bijjat Maharaj are centuries-old Himachal deities located in Churdhar, Sirmaur. Both deities had a centuries-long feud, but after 1,500years, they are ready to put an end to it, and they will meet each other very soon at a joint jagaran in the region.

What is Shirgul famous for?

Shirgul is famous among tourist as Shirgul Temple.