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Shangarh Meadow (Sainj Valley)

Sainj, Himachal Pradesh, India

4.6 (0)

Overview

A sacred lawn the Pandavas are said to have levelled — a vast forbidden-to-plough meadow ringed by deodars and the Shangchul Mahadev pagoda.

Why visit: The GHNP's fairytale front porch — Khajjiar's beauty, none of its noise.

Things to do

›Shangchul Mahadev temple
›Meadow edges
›Barshangarh waterfall
›Sainj eco-zone trails

Meadow WalksVillage StaysShort Treks

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Travel Information

Best time

Mar–Jun & Sep–Dec

Entry fee

Free (meadow rules apply)

Est. budget

₹800–2,000

Duration

1–2 days

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