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Kotkhai

Kotkhai is a town in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India of about 1,253 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit: 11 temples, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Apple Point, Green Valley and Himalayan Nature Park.

31.1173° N, 77.5394° EPop. 1,253Station: Shimla (SML)Shimla 44 km

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Within 30 km4 places
Within 50 km53
Must-see47
Notable164
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Apple Point

Attraction · 32 km

Must-see

Green Valley

Viewpoint · 32 km

Must-see

Himalayan Nature Park

Nature spot · 33 km

Places near Kotkhai by type

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One day from Kotkhai

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:26 pm

147 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Kotkhai
  2. Kharapathar Hill Stationhill · 1 hrs
  3. Churdhar Trektrek · 3 hrs
  4. Chail Sanctuarysanctuary · 2 hrs
  5. Shree Hanuman Mandirtemple · 45 min
  6. Green Valleyviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Kotkhai
Today’s loopKotkhaiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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How to reach Kotkhai

By train

Shimla (SML), about 45 km from the centre; Chandigarh (CDG), about 103 km from the centre.

By road

Shimla 44 km · Kasauli 75 km · Chandigarh 105 km. Directions.

By air

Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), Chandigarh — about 109 km by road; Kullu Manali Airport (KUU), Bhuntar — about 115 km by road.

Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kotkhai?

Green Valley (viewpoint, about 32 km), Himalayan Nature Park (nature spot, about 33 km), Apple Point (attraction, about 32 km), Kharapathar Hill Station (hill, about 10 km), Shree Hanuman Mandir (temple, about 42 km), Christ Church (church, about 43 km).

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

53 places on Spotwander: 11 temples, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 forts & heritage, 1 lake.

Which is the nearest temple to Kotkhai?

Bijjat Maharaj Temple, about 30 km by road; Dev Dhank Temple (41 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kotkhai?

Kharapathar Hill Station, about 10 km by road; Green Valley (32 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kotkhai?

Start in Kotkhai, visit Kharapathar Hill Station, then Churdhar Trek, then Chail Sanctuary, then Shree Hanuman Mandir, then Green Valley, and drive back — about 147 km by road in all.