Location : 31 27 41 N 77 04 51 E 2913
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Kathabai is a beautiful location in the midst of Middle Himalyan range.
Kathabai is a beautiful place for retreat from chaotic and busy life. The place has no modern means of enjoyment and is an ideal place for nature lovers, photographers and trekkers.
Kathabai literally means "Wooden Pond". In the story of Mahabharat, Pandavas were sent off to exile for thirteen years. Going places, they reached this location and decided to stay here for some time. They built a pond with Tosh (Taxus wallichiana) Wood which is a rarity found in surrounding ares. Segments of this wooden pond can be found near the location. There they met with Goddess of Hunters " Mata Shikari" and took her blessings.
The ideal location of this place in Shikari Devi Sanctuary with Himalayas surrounding on three sides is a candy to the eye of nature lovers.
The Shikari Devi wildlife Sanctuary is home to a different species of animals and birds, including the goral, monal, black-bear, barking deer, musk deer, cat leopard, and the Himalayan black bear. Tourists can also see the Himalayan palm civet, barking deer, marten, Indian porcupine, Kashmiri flying squirrel, musk deer, common langur, leopard, the common Squirrel, and the snow leopard inhabiting the sanctuary.The vegetation of the place includes trees of the ban oak, western mixed coniferous trees, kharsu oak, West Himalayan upper oak, moist temperate deciduous forest, and sub Alpine pastures. The best time to visit this sanctuary is between August and October, besides the months of April and May.The place can be reached from Karsog via Chindi.
Trekking route
Day 2 : Kamrunag Trek| Round Trip Distance: 10Km |Round trip Time: 4 Hours |Level: Moderate
Kathabai is a beautiful place for retreat from chaotic and busy life. The place has no modern means of enjoyment and is an ideal place for nature lovers, photographers and trekkers.
Kathabai literally means "Wooden Pond". In the story of Mahabharat, Pandavas were sent off to exile for thirteen years. Going places, they reached this location and decided to stay here for some time. They built a pond with Tosh (Taxus wallichiana) Wood which is a rarity found in surrounding ares. Segments of this wooden pond can be found near the location. There they met with Goddess of Hunters " Mata Shikari" and took her blessings.
The ideal location of this place in Shikari Devi Sanctuary with Himalayas surrounding on three sides is a candy to the eye of nature lovers.
The Shikari Devi wildlife Sanctuary is home to a different species of animals and birds, including the goral, monal, black-bear, barking deer, musk deer, cat leopard, and the Himalayan black bear. Tourists can also see the Himalayan palm civet, barking deer, marten, Indian porcupine, Kashmiri flying squirrel, musk deer, common langur, leopard, the common Squirrel, and the snow leopard inhabiting the sanctuary.The vegetation of the place includes trees of the ban oak, western mixed coniferous trees, kharsu oak, West Himalayan upper oak, moist temperate deciduous forest, and sub Alpine pastures. The best time to visit this sanctuary is between August and October, besides the months of April and May.The place can be reached from Karsog via Chindi.
Trekking route
- Best Time To Visit: February to November
- Weather: 7°C to 20°C
- Nearest Town/City: Mandi/Shimla
- Nearest Airport: Kalka
- Local Language(s): Hindi
Overview
Day 0: Arrival at Mandi, a town with rich cultural heritage. Ample locations for cozy stay in Mandi are available here .
Day 1: Up to Shikari Devi (By Vehicle)| Shikari Devi - Cathabye(trek)| Distance: 12km |Time: 4-5 Hours | Level: Moderate
Day 1: Up to Shikari Devi (By Vehicle)| Shikari Devi - Cathabye(trek)| Distance: 12km |Time: 4-5 Hours | Level: Moderate
Day 3 : Cathabye- Jachh | Distance: 8 km |Time: 3-4 Hours | Level: Easy
Jachh To Shimla: 105 Km : SH13 is a pleasant road less traveled. On the way is the famous Tatapani Sulphur water baths, energizing you after the three days travel to make you feel reborn. Evening stay at Shimla .
The Shimla-Zirakpur Highway has been improved and makes for a much faster drive now.
Jachh To Shimla: 105 Km : SH13 is a pleasant road less traveled. On the way is the famous Tatapani Sulphur water baths, energizing you after the three days travel to make you feel reborn. Evening stay at Shimla .
The Shimla-Zirakpur Highway has been improved and makes for a much faster drive now.
For any queries you may call on below numbers:
Phone number: 9857 500049
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| An Oak Tree to remember on the trek route Cathabaye- kamrunag. Hilly winds makes have given this shape to the plant. |
