Ashapuri is a small mountainous village in the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh in North India. The village is picturesque, ideal for snaps while on trekking-cum-temple visits. Temperatures are pleasant to warm during summers and cold to frigid during winters. The district headquarters despite being only 102 km away is a two and a half hour’s ride away due to the narrow and mountainous, yet beautiful terrain.
Places to Stay
Hotels are very basic in Ashapuri, but Palampur (75 km away), has a couple of good budget hotels in the town. Some of the options which are worth a try are Silver Oaks Mountain Resort (Tariff – Rs. 850), Yamini Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 700), Highland Regency Hotel (Tariff – Rs. 900), Raj Golden Lodge (Tariff – Rs. 550) and others.
Language
The official language of Ashapuri is Hindi. Kangri is the regional language spoken.
Events
The important festivals celebrated are Holi in March, Dusshera in September-October and Diwali in November.
Places of Interest
The village located in the mountainous region is a great picnic spot. One can even plan a nice evening picnic in the hills to catch the beautiful glimpse of the sunset. The Mata Ashapuri temple adjacent to the village is a pilgrimage site and offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding hills and mountains.
How to Get There
Air:
The nearest airport is the Kangra or Gaggal Airport at a distance of 103 km.
Rail:
Majhairan Himachal Railway Station is the nearest major railway station at a distance of 92 km.
Bus:
It is mostly state transport buses which cater to the needs of passengers in the region. Ticketgoose.com’s online bus ticket booking facility is fast, safe and reliable.
