Lying on the left bank of the
Sutlej, Nichar is a picturesque hamlet situated 5 km above Wangtoo in
Shimla District,
Himachal Pradesh. The village lies at an altitude of 3,150 m above sea level, on the
Shibaling Pass trek route in the
Baspa Valley.
Surrounded by lush green forests and rocky glen, the village commands majestic views of the snow-clad peaks of
Himalayas and deep valleys all around. Ukha Devi Temple (also called
Usha Devi Temple) is the main attraction here. Goddess Ukha is the village deity.
Nearby tourist destinations include Tranda (14 km),
Taklesh, Chaurah, Mupa,
Charang,
Chitkul, Wangtoo, Nigul,
Karchham and Kanda Lake. Nichar is an ideal base for trekking and mountaineering.
Rest houses and small inns are available for stay.
The nearest
railway station and
airport are at
Shimla. Nichar can be easily approached from
Sangla and Shimla.
