Notable viewpoint · Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Mahasu
Mahasu is a viewpoint in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Mahasu: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Mahasu
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Mahasu — distance from nearby cities
- From Shimla (HP): about 11 km by road (9 km straight line) · directions · more places near Shimla
- From Kasauli (HP): about 44 km by road (35 km straight line) · directions · more places near Kasauli
- From Chandigarh (CH): about 76 km by road (61 km straight line) · directions · more places near Chandigarh
- From Ambala (HR): about 114 km by road (91 km straight line) · directions · more places near Ambala
- From Kullu (HP): about 122 km by road (98 km straight line) · directions · more places near Kullu
Coordinates: 31.08671, 77.26262. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Mahasu
- Himalayan Nature Park · sanctuary · Shimla · ~1 km · Must-see
- Green Valley · viewpoint · Shimla · ~2 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Apple Point · attraction · Shimla · ~2 km · Must-see
- Shree Hanuman Mandir · temple · Shimla · ~10 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Jakhu Ropeway Shimla · attraction · Shimla · ~10 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Christ Church · church · Shimla · ~11 km · Very popular · Must-see
- Ridge · fort · Shimla · ~11 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Kali Bari Temple · temple · Shimla · ~12 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- The Army Heritage Museum Annandale Shimla · museum · Shimla · ~13 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Chail Sanctuary · sanctuary · Shimla · ~14 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Shree Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir · temple · Shimla · ~14 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Viceregal Lodge · museum · Shimla · ~15 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Tara Devi Temple · temple · Shimla · ~15 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Kali Tibba Temple · temple · Solan · ~22 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Mohan Shakti National Heritage Park · fort · Solan · ~25 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Mohan Shakti Temple · temple · Solan · ~25 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Riva Waterfall · waterfall · Solan · ~26 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Maa Shoolini Temple · temple · Solan · ~31 km · Highly rated · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Mahasu
- Green Valley · viewpoint · Shimla · ~2 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Sunset Point · viewpoint · Solan · ~44 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Karoh Peak · viewpoint · Sirmaur · ~53 km · Must-see
- Morni Hills · viewpoint · Panchkula · ~63 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Leisure Valley · viewpoint · Chandigarh · ~73 km · Well liked · Must-see
- Leisure Valley Park Mohali · viewpoint · Sas Nagar (Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar) · ~83 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Chakrata hill station · viewpoint · Dehradun · ~90 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- Kedar Kantha · viewpoint · Uttarkashi · ~109 km · Must-see
- Dalai Hills · viewpoint · Dehradun · ~126 km · Highly rated · Must-see
- George Everest Peak · viewpoint · Dehradun · ~127 km · Highly rated · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Mahasu yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Mahasu?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
How far is Mahasu from Shimla?
Mahasu is about 11 km by road from Shimla (9 km straight line), 44 km from Kasauli and 76 km from Chandigarh. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Mahasu?
Nearby: Himalayan Nature Park (sanctuary, 1 km), Green Valley (viewpoint, 2 km), Apple Point (attraction, 2 km), Shree Hanuman Mandir (temple, 10 km), Jakhu Ropeway Shimla (attraction, 10 km), Christ Church (church, 11 km).
Is Mahasu worth visiting?
Mahasu is listed as a notable viewpoint in Himachal Pradesh on Spotwander.