About Banjar

Banjar, is one of the beautiful greenest valleys located 50 kms aways from the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. The city contains 84 Villages and 37 Panchayats. Banjar also surrounds Tehsils like the Seraj Tehsil, Drang, Gohar, Anni, Mandi City, Sundarnagar City, Shimla City, and Hamirpur City which are very close to Banjar.


This Banjar Tehsil is popular for many temples and forts with wonderful architecture, and thick Himalayan forests with variety of animals, birds and plant species. Also, Banjar is filled with many water falls, streams and lakes, and so on.

History of Banjar

Banjar has also a great history as per the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. It was said that, Rishi (Saint) Shringa had built his Ashram at this location (Banjar Valley). While, it has also mentioned that, Banjar is a holy place, where Lord Rama performed Yagna (offering to the deity of fire) by chanting mantras or vedic hymns. Thus, people gather at Banjar Valley, to get the feel of the God's presence.

Geography in Banjar

The Banjar Valley situated in the mid point of the Himalayan Range, is a beautiful city, which has become famous due to its flora and fauna; also, due to mountain peaks and rivers. It gives a great pleasure walking through the apple and pine trees. And if you climb Himalayan Range, you will get the breathtaking experience. The height of the mountains is around 4500 meters, which is located with a 31.63° N latitude and 77.35° E longitude with an average height of 6436 feet.

Tourism in Banjar

Banjar is a very famous town which has many tourist locations from temples to rivers and lakes, and from wildlife sanctuaries to forest, which includes variety of animals, birds and plants species. Totally, an awesome place for all sorts of people trekkers, spiritual people, and so on.

Shopping in Banjar

There are very few stores located in Banjar. It could be related to jewelry, boutiques, etc. While, 
Thakur Cloth House and Bhuttico Showrooms are the only two boutiques or garment stores that are situated in Banjar. Here you will find all types of dresses -- both casual and partywear,  normal and designer dresses. Thakur Cloth is very near to the Banjar Bus Stand, and Bhuttico Showroom can be seen in the main bazaar of Banjar.

Thakur Cloth House - 0190 322 2551
Bhuttico Showroom - 0190 322 2717

Festivals in Banjar

The Biggist fair is held in Banjar every year, and popularly known as 'Banjar Fair'. And certain type of folk dance is performed both day and night, which is called 'Seraji Natti', where 12 to 16 people dance in a circular way wearing a traditional attire. This festival is held during the month of May, as a tribute to the deity 'Shringa Rishi'. The idol of the deity is made in the original place, and it is carried to the Banjar, very next day.

How to Reach Banjar

By Rail
There is no railway station in Banjar Tehsil. Tourists will have to choose the nearest Railway Stations such as Shimla Railway Station, which is 68 kms from Banjar; or Summer Hill Railway Station, which is 68 kms from the tehsil; or the Jutogh Railway Station which is 69 kms from the Banjar town; or the Taradevi Railway station which is 72 kms from Banjar. Among these, you can choose the very nearest station like Shimla; you can also select Summer Railway stations as well.

By Air
There is even no particular airport in Banjar. You need to visit nearby airport called Bhuntar Airport, which is just 50 kms from Banjar tehsil. While, Shimla Airport is 67 kms; whereas, Chandigarh and
Gaggal Airport are 132 kms and 140 kms respectively.