Bar Matala

Himachal Pradesh


The most appealing feature of the business hotel Shobla Royale is sipping a drink in the bay-window view-seats of its low-key bar.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Himachal Pradesh attractions

1. Raghunath Temple

0.28 MILES

Though little to look at, this is Kullu's pre-eminent temple enshrining the valley's major deity, a tiny bronze idol of Raghunath Ji (Rama), star of the…

2. Raja Rupi

0.29 MILES

This former palace of the Kullu rajas has a gaudily redecorated gateway with impressively heavy wooden doors, but inside is a fairly forgettable colonial…

3. Bhekhali Temple

1.1 MILES

High on the hillside in Bhekhali village, less than 2km north of Kullu as the crow flies but 10km by road, the 1600-year-old Jagannathi Temple commands…

4. Bijli Mahadev Temple

3.45 MILES

A popular day trip from Kullu starts with a 20km uphill drive southeast to Chansari followed by a 2.5km uphill hike to the Bijli Mahadev. The temple…

5. Bishweshwar Mahadev Temple

8.37 MILES

Sitting amid young orchards beside a holy peepul tree, this 9th-century stone sikhara is a small but ornately carved national monument. Niches on the…

6. Murlidhar Krishna Temple

10.84 MILES

Naggar's most magical temple sits on a hilltop terrace with lovely views. This was the site of the ancient town of Thawa, which pre-dated Naggar by around…

7. Naggar Castle

11 MILES

Built by the rajas of Kullu around 1500, this fort-cum-mansion is a splendid example of the earthquake-resistant, Kathkuni (alternating stone-and-timber)…

8. Vishnu Mandir

11.03 MILES

Just 50m down the lane beside the castle, this 11th-century stone temple is a relatively squat example of the sikhara style and contains a staring-eyed,…