Badi Ki Dhar is a village around 60 kilometres (37 mi) from Shimla in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Piplughat.
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History
It is said that the Pandava spent the last year of their exile at this place in the caves of the hill and forest.
Geography
The village is surrounded by dense forest that hosts many birds and animals, such as leopard, tiger, deer and monal are found.
Infrastructure
A drivable road goes from Shimla to Badi Ki Dhar. The state highway is 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) away.
Temples
The local Hindu temple lies on a hill, and is known for views, including sight of the towns of Himachal and Punjab which are visible from this height.
Festival
Badi Ki Dhar is known for a fair that is held once every year in July and August. The fair is dedicated to the worshiping of different deities. A beautiful Yatra of Pandava is done in the presence of huge numbers of people gathered at this place.