Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India

Places to visit near Arki

Arki is a town in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India, home to about 3,293 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 21 temples, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Viceregal Lodge (22 km), Shree Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir (23 km) and The Army Heritage Museum Annandale (24 km).

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Arki, Himachal Pradesh
Arki, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arki at a glance

Location
Solan district, Himachal Pradesh, India
Population
about 3,293
Coordinates
31.1520° N, 76.9668° E
Places within 50 km
103 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Shimla, 25 km
Railway station
Jutogh (JTO), 20 km
Airport
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), 70 km

Top places to visit near Arki

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Arki: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Arki

56 temples within 100 km of Arki. The closest is 🌍माँ+त्रिवेणी गुफा मन्दिर-शासन🙏 (10 km); the best-known is Shree Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arki

41 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arki. The closest is Majathal WLS (23 km); the best-known is Chail Sanctuary (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arki

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arki. The closest is Himachal Hills (12 km); the best-known is Sunset Point (36 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Arki

31 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arki. The closest is Arki Fort (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Arki

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Arki. The closest is Koldam Dam (34 km); the best-known is Siswan Dam (47 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Siswan Dam · lake · Sas Nagar (Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar) · ~47 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Sukhna Lake · lake · Chandigarh · ~60 km · Very popular · Must-see
  • Govind Sagar Lake · lake · Bilaspur · ~37 km · Well liked
  • Koldam Dam · lake · Mandi · ~34 km
  • Kamrunag Lake · lake · Mandi · ~46 km · Highly rated
  • Rewalsar Lake · lake · Mandi · ~69 km · Highly rated · Must-see

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Museums near Arki

21 museums within 100 km of Arki. The closest is Viceregal Lodge (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Arki

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arki
  2. 1 km Arki Fort · fort, Solan
  3. 1 km Lutru Mahadev Cave Lord Shiva's Home · cave, Solan
  4. 23 km Viceregal Lodge · museum, Shimla
  5. 2 km The Army Heritage Museum Annandale · museum, Shimla
  6. 4 km Shree Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir · temple, Shimla
  7. 23 km Back to Arki

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How to reach Arki

  • By train: Jutogh (JTO) — about 20 km from the centre
  • By train: Chandigarh (CDG) — about 65 km from the centre
  • By air: Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), Chandigarh — about 70 km by road
  • By air: Kullu Manali Airport (KUU), Bhuntar — about 103 km by road
  • By road from Shimla: about 25 km · directions
  • By road from Kasauli: about 35 km · directions
  • By road from Chandigarh: about 62 km · directions

All places near Arki by distance

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50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Arki by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2156🌍माँ+त्रिवेणी गुफा मन्दिर-शासन🙏 (10 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1241Majathal WLS (23 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1938Himachal Hills (12 km)
Forts & heritage1131Arki Fort (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs627Koldam Dam (34 km)
Museums721Viceregal Lodge (22 km)
Other attractions416Hawa Ghar (26 km)
Parks311Mohan Park (Public Park) (36 km)
Waterfalls610NB Waterfall (14 km)
Treks58Hills and Treks (31 km)
Buddhist sites37Dorje Drak Monastery (28 km)
Caves25Lutru Mahadev Cave Lord Shiva's Home (1 km)
Churches35St. Michael's Catholic Cathedral (25 km)
Mosques & dargahs14Dargah Peer Baba Budhan Shah Ji (46 km)
Jain sites03Shri Digambar Jain Mandir and Dharamshala (63 km)

Arki: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Arki?

Viceregal Lodge (museum, about 22 km), Arki Fort (fort, about 1 km), Lutru Mahadev Cave Lord Shiva's Home (cave, about 1 km), Shree Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir (temple, about 23 km), The Army Heritage Museum Annandale (museum, about 24 km), Tara Devi Temple (temple, about 25 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arki?

103 places on Spotwander: 21 temples, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest temple to Arki?

🌍माँ+त्रिवेणी गुफा मन्दिर-शासन🙏, about 10 km by road; Mata Vaishno Devi Gufa (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Arki?

Majathal WLS, about 23 km by road; Himalayan Bird Park (23 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arki?

Himachal Hills, about 12 km by road; Potter Hill (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Arki?

Start in Arki, visit Arki Fort, then Lutru Mahadev Cave Lord Shiva's Home, then Viceregal Lodge, then The Army Heritage Museum Annandale, then Shree Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Arki?

November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Arki?

By train: Jutogh (JTO), about 20 km away. By air: Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), about 70 km by road. By road: 25 km from Shimla.

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