Two days around Sarahan — Bhimakali, Rampur and the temples of Nirmand

The temple while it is quiet, then the long drive down to Rampur and a night on the Satluj.

1. 08:30

   Bhimakali Temple, Sarahan

   temple · 1 min from Sarahan · about 1 h 30 min there

   The goddess's twin towers, the Narsingha and Raghunath temples and four carved gates. Ask in town about access first.
2. ↓ 1 h 19 min by road · 39 km
   11:30

   Rampur Bushahr

   town · 1 h 19 min from Sarahan · about 1 h there

   The old winter capital, 79 minutes down the road. Walk the market and see the Padam Palace; stay the night here.

Seventeen kilometres up the valley, a morning among the old wooden temples.

1. 09:30

   Ambika Temple, Nirmand

   temple · 1 h 54 min from Sarahan · about 45 min there

   The village's main temple, largely carved wood, with a land grant of about the 7th century kept inside.
2. ↓ a short walk
   11:00

   Parasuram Kothi Temple, Nirmand

   temple · 1 h 55 min from Sarahan · about 45 min there

   The Parashurama temple, with its wooden superstructure and a stone Vishnu at the entrance dated to the 6th or 7th century.
3. ↓ a short walk
   12:00

   Dakshineshwar Temple, Nirmand

   temple · 1 h 54 min from Sarahan · about 45 min there

   The Shiva temple, with a carved wooden door frame and tiered roofs.