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Location: ~70 km from Solan via Rajgarh, ~28 km from Rajgarh Town
📅 Season: March–June & September–November for trekking, orchard walks, and temple visits
A valley of cedar and silence, where Shirgul Devta watches from the mist and the forest hums with memory
🕉️ Temples of Shirgul Devta & Rajput Legacy
Habban is deeply spiritual, with temples dating back to the Rajput era, including:
- Shirgul Devta Temple (Shaya Village, ~11 km): A revered shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, believed to be over 5,000 years old
- Palu Devta Temple: A local deity worshipped during seasonal fairs
- Tokro Tibba Kali Maa Temple: A hilltop shrine with panoramic views and tantric lore
- Bijjat Maharaj Temple: Another prominent deity of the region, worshipped across two panchayats
🪔 Shirgul Devta is also worshipped at Churdhar Peak, linking Habban to one of Himachal’s most sacred summits
🌳 Forest Trails & Wildlife
Habban Valley is surrounded by dense forests of deodar, pine, fir, and baan oak, offering:
- Trekking routes to Churdhar (~15 km) and Banalidhar (~7 km)
- Wildlife sightings: Peacocks, deer, kastura (musk deer), ghol, and even tigers
- Birdwatching and botanical walks through seasonal wildflowers and medicinal herbs
🐾 The silence of the forest is broken only by birdsong and the rustle of ancient trees—a natural meditation zone
🍎 Orchards & Village Life
- Known as a “Fruit Bowl” of Himachal, Habban grows apples, peaches, walnuts, pears, and babbugosha
- Orchards are ~3 km from the village and can be visited with local permission
- Villagers still practice traditional farming, folk rituals, and seasonal fairs
🌳 Apple picking in late summer is a hands-on cultural experience, often paired with folk storytelling
🏡 Colonial Echoes & Forest Stay
- Forest Rest House (FRH): A double-storey building with cozy rooms, geysers, and food service
- Inspection Hut: Built during the British colonial era, now used for heritage stays
- Camping sites: Available near Shahid Park and forest clearings
🪵 Staying in Habban feels like living inside a forgotten folktale, wrapped in cedar and cloud
🧭 Plan Your Visit
| 🗺️ Travel Tips | 🏡 Stay Options |
|---|---|
| Reach via Solan–Yashwant Nagar–Rajgarh–Habban (~70 km) | Forest Rest House (book via HP Ecotourism), homestays in Rajgarh |
| Nearest railhead: Solan (~70 km) | Combine with Churdhar Peak, Haripurdhar, or Baru Sahib |
| Best time: Spring & Autumn | Carry warm clothes, water, and respect temple customs |
✨ Why It Belongs in Your Guide
Habban Valley reflects:
- Sirmaur’s spiritual and ecological soul
- A living archive of Rajput temples and forest lore
- A sanctuary of silence, where gods, orchards, and cedar groves converge
It’s not just a valley—it’s a forested hymn of devotion and deodar, whispered through mist and memory.
