Sidhbari
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Sidhbari (pronounced Sidh-badi meaning "The valley of sages") is a scenic village and bazaar on the outskirts of Lower Dharamshala along the feet of the Himalayan Dhauladhar mountain range in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. According to ancient scriptures, Sidhbari has been home to numerous saints which is how it got its name as a place for the Siddhas or those who are enlightened. Swami Chinmayananda established his ashram here in 1977 called Sandeepany Himalayas and is also the site of his samadhi. The Gyuto Monastery in Sidhbari is the home of His Holiness the 17th Karmapa of Kagyupa Buddhism. The winter session of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly is conducted from Sidhbari.
What to Experience in Sidhbari
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Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsSidhbari bazaar can be reached by road and is a 5km drive from Dharamshala town off the Palampur Highway before Yol Cantonment. See Dharamshala#Get_in Local bus services are available from Dharamshala (every 10-15 min) on the Palampur route. There are two stops in Sidhbari, at the bazaar near the State Bank ATM, and the Gyuto Monastery (Route: Dharamshala Kotwali Bazaar - Civil Lines - Dari - Sidhpur - SIdhbari). The bus journey costs ₹10 and takes around 25 min. Buses from Pathankot stop at Sheela Chowk 2 km away, from where you take a local bus or hire a taxi. Ask for directions to Yol Cantonment, which is a major army garrison on the Palampur highway (SH17). Sidhbari is between Yol and Dharamshala. Taxis from Mcleodganj in upper Dharamshala to Sidhbari will cost around ₹400 and can take 30-45mins. Spicejet has a daily service to Delhi from Gaggal/Dharamshala Airport which is 18 km away by road. Fares start from ₹3000 for advance bookings....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Walking is the best way to get around Sidhbari and nearby places of interest if you don't mind the sloping roads and paths. Once you are outside the bazaar, one does not encounter much motorized traffic. A rented bike from Sidhbari can also be a convenient option on the sloping terrain if you get exhausted easily.
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Hazy view of rolling hills with dry grass
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The path made through Hills
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Hazy view of rolling hills with dry grass
Abu Road, Rajasthan Railway Station, Rajasthan photography
The path made through Hills