Sipi Fair, Mashobra, Shimla

Sipi Fair, Mashobra (Shimla)

This fair is held every year in Sipur about 2 km from Mashobra near the state capital city Shimla.  It is held every year during mid May i.e. on the 1st of Jayestha (May month) in honour of Sip Devta. It is very old fair and the Rana of Koti used to be the chief visitor. Thousands of people of the surrounding areas participate in the fair. The locals believe that the place has mystical and religious significance.  The glade of Sipur lies below the suburb of Mashobra and there is a beautiful wood and grey-slate temple on this idyllic spot.

The fair provides an opportunity for visitors to experience local culture  & traditions. The visitors pay respect to God Sipi (a local deity) and enjoy various activities like games besides several cultural programmes and  variety shows etc.. Shimla is a popular hill stations of the country and is a famous tourist destination. Mashobra is about 10 km from Shimla city.  

Getting there: Shimla is connected by air, rail and road. It is 120 km from Chandigarh and 375 km from Delhi. A narrow gauge rail track connects Shimla from Kalka.

Places to stay: Shimla city and surroundings has many private budget and premium hotels to ensure a comfortable stay. ‘The Peterhof’ and ‘Hotel Holiday Home’ are two premium hotels run by Himachal Tourism are located in the town. Besides, Shimla city, accommodation options are also available in and around Mashobra and Naldehra.