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Himachal Offbeat Tourist Places: Plan to go to Himachal in May, visit these less explored places
Sanjeev Kumar | May 5, 2026 11:23 PM CST

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The months of May and June are considered best to visit India. Due to children's summer vacation, most of the families explore the hill stations of Himachal and Uttarakhand. The scorching heat bothers most parts of the country including Delhi. In such a situation, people go to cool places to enjoy summer holidays. The hilly areas become worth visiting in May as the snowy weather has gone. Therefore, a different form of villages is seen at high altitude. If we talk about visiting Himachal, only Manali and Shimla come to our mind.

But there are many such locations which are situated in the lap of Himalayas and they are less explored. Small villages situated very far away wake up in the morning not with traffic but with the sound of birds. Let us tell you which offbeat locations of Himachal you can explore in May.

Offbeat Tourist Destinations of Himachal

Shanghar, Sainj Valley

Sainj Valley situated in Kullu district of Himachal is a beautiful place surrounded by lush green mountains. Shanghad in the Sainj Valley is a tranquil place away from the world and the experience of exploring it is wonderful. The special thing is that the population here is also friendly. The Sainj valley in which Shanghar is situated is about 50 kilometers away from Kullu. Talking about Shanghar, it is a place surrounded by cedar forests which is also known for traditional Himachali houses.

Even in the scorching heat, the weather here remains slightly cool and mostly pleasant. Talking about the spots nearby, it includes Barshangarh Fall and Great Himalayan National Park. For those who are nature lovers or like solo travelling, a trip to Shanghad can prove to be the best option.

Offbeat Destinations Of Himachal Pradesh

Kalga, Parvati Valley

Most of the tourists visiting Kasol of Himachal return home after visiting this hill station. But do you know that one can also go to Kalga from Kasol. This is a peaceful and beautiful village situated in Parvati Valley. This village is surrounded by pine forests and the apple orchards present here add to its natural beauty. It is best to visit here in May because during this time there is mild sunshine, clear weather and the beauty of this location can be enjoyed well by sitting in a cafe. You can do trekking on Kheerganga track from here.

Barot Valley, Mandi

Even though it is a bit difficult to reach Barot Valley of Himachal, after reaching here you forget everything. This is a beautiful tourist location situated on the banks of Uhal river where pine forests are also present. Apart from seeing the Uhal River and mountain views, you can also explore the Nrigu Wildlife Sanctuary here. This is the best place for couples and weekend trips. If you want to enjoy summer holidays in the lap of simplicity, peace and nature, away from the crowd, then you should go on a trip to Barot.

Chitkul, Kinnaur

There is a place named Chitkul, a short distance away from Kinnaur in Himachal, which should be known for its spectacular views. This is a beautiful village situated near the India and Tibet border. Chitkul is best to capture adventure and memorable moments amidst the forest environment. The roads here open in May-June, so it is easy to reach here. If you want to do a road trip during May holidays, then you should make Chitkul situated near Kinnaur your travel destination.

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