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Kiarighat
Overview of Kiarighat
Kiarighat is a hill station that is located on the National Highway connecting Kalka with Shimla. There are a few tourist spots here making it a short-term tourist destination. There are not many facilities like hotels and restaurants here for tourists who want to stay for a long time, therefore, most of the tourists who come here are here for a short while only. The main tourist destination of Shimla is at a distance of just 27km from here. Another hot holiday spot of Solan is very close at about 19km from Kiarighat. Like all the other parts of Himachal Pradesh, Kiarighat too is quite cold during winters. Temperature dips to less than zero degrees here. The dense growth of pine, fir and deodar trees are sheer visual treats.
Geographical location
Kiarighat is situated at a height of 1750m above sea level on the important National Highway connecting Kalka with Shimla. This place is located at 30.59 degrees towards the North and 77.5 degrees towards the East.
How to reach and local transport
Air – Jubbarhatti Airport at Shimla and Chandigarh Airport at a distance of 32km and 98km respectively, are the nearest airports to Kiarighat.
Rail – The closest airports to Kiarighat are Chandigarh and Kalka.
Road – Kiarighat is a hill station that is easily accessible from all important cities in Himachal Pradesh like Shimla, Kalka and many more and cities in neighbouring states like Chandigarh.
Local transport – Kiarighat is a very small place, therefore, travelling on foot is the only option for tourists commuting within Kiarighat.
Tourist Attractions and Things to do
Dagashai (a yesteryear British Cantonment surrounded by a thick canopy of pine and oak trees) and Solan Brewery (eighteenth century town in close proximity to Kiarighat) are some of the major tourist attractions. Trekking is the only activity that tourists can indulge in, when they come to Kiarighat.
Places to eat and local cuisine
There are no exclusive dining joints in Kiarighat. The resorts and hotels that are available here for accommodation have restaurants that offer authentic North Indian food.
Places to stay
The Apple Cart Inn operated by Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation is one of the best budget hotels available in this area. This is the nearest accommodation option to Kiarighat. The other reasonable places here are at a minimum distance of around 15km. They are Snow King Retreat, Nalagarh Fort Resorts and Hotel Hill Top.
STD, PIN code and Emergency Contact Numbers
The STD and PIN codes of Kiarighat are 01792 and 173215 respectively. Police, Fire and Ambulance services are available 24/7 in this area at 100, 101 and 102 respectively.
Banks, Hospitals and Tourist Office
Banks – There are no banks in Kiarighat. Tourist need to travel to Solan for their banking needs.
Hospitals
Malhotra Super Speciality Hospital
Site No.8, Himuda Bhautoli Kalan, Opposite to Mahabir Spinning Mill,
Close to Unichem Laboratory, Solan Head Office, Solan – 173212,Ph: 01792 275007
Tourist Office
Tourism Directorate of Himachal Pradesh
Block No. 28 of SDA Complex, Kasumpti, Shimla – 171009
Ph: 0177 2625924