Mashobra- a photo feature

Mashobra is a town along the historic Hindustan–Tibet Road built in 1850 by Lord Dalhousie.

Talli
Talli, a meadow near the Mahakali temple, hosts the annual Jotton ka Mela in October. This mela is very popular for its Bull Fights.
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Mahakali Temple

Craignano
Craignano is a pre independence era retreat, named after the Italian countess of Craignano (in the Province of Turin)

Craignano Camp, located about 100m from the Craignano House, offers a slew of activities including rappelling, rock climbing, mountain biking, and rafting.
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Craignano Camp
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Craignano House

Craignano has the world’s highest water lift (7657ft) built by the British that still serves Shimla.
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Apple Orchards
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Regional Horticultural Research Institute
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There are two shacks, serving simple Himachali food, opposite the Maha Kali Temple.
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Shack where we had some pakodas and chatted with the locals – super friendly junta.
Mashobra Town and Beyond

After lunch, we proceeded towards the town. Along the way we saw some luxurious villas … Money, Money, Money !!!

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Priyanka Gandhi’s vacation home
The locals are not particularly happy with the Gandhis moving into their little town because of the increased security and property resale restrictions.
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