Masrur, Dharamsala

   Carved rock temples of Masrur are just 10 kms. from Dharamshala. They are built in the Indo-Aryan monolith style, having great resemblance with the Ajanta-Ellora temples. The temples of Masrur though slightly damaged, are very beautiful. Though the images are badly damaged , the images of Ram, Lakshman and Sita are particularly striking. The temple is flanked by an artificial lake and a well maintained and sculpted lawn. These richly ornamented cave temples are the only rock shrines in North India.

Jakhu Temple

      Jakhu temple is dedicated to the monkey god Hanuman, located at the height of 2455 m an is the heighest point of Shimla Ridge. To reach the temple one has to walk up hill from the scandal corner. The sight of sunrise from this place is very beautiful. Though the temple is full of monkeys, they are not voilent unless fiddled with. From Jakhu one can have a good view of the surrounding hills & valleys and Shimla below. The snow capped peaks of the Himalayas is visible on a clear day.

Hadimba or Dhungiri temple

       Hadimba or Dhungiri temple in Manali, dedicated to Goddess Hadimba, erected in 1553, a four storey wooden temple, is one of the most important temples in the region, located in the middle of a forest called the Dhungiri Van Vihar. From the name of the forest parkland this temple derives its name. The legend goes that Bhima, one of the five Pandav brothers in Mahabharata, killed demon Hadimb and married his sister Hadimba. She became Goddess and is worshipped at time of distress. The temple has some intricate wooden carvings which depicts mythological characters and motifs of animals & cosmic dancers. Every year in May a major festival is organized here. This place is a popular picnic spot among the tourists.