local music instruments and on ninth day they go to the peak with their five deities "The Pandavas". As per local saying Pandavas visited this place twice. Geography Peak is highest in District Solan. The place is surrounded by dense forest for 6-8 kilometres in all directions that hosts many birds and animals, such as Monal, leopard, barking deer,Tiger, and vulnerable Himalayan goral are found. Weather remains pleasant in Summer temperature ranging from at noon to at night. Winters are pretty cool and temperature ranging from at noon to at night. Being at Badi Dhar enjoys five to seven snowfalls with more than a foot of snow every year and heavy rains in monsoon. Snowcapped mountains(higher ranges above ) can be seen from the top including i.e. Dhauladhar range, middle himalayan ranges i.e. Shikari devi hills (Dist. Mandi ), Kamrunag hill (District. Mandi )), Shali ka tibba ( District. Shimla )) and southern himachal's highest sacred peak Churdhar (District. Shimla/solan/sirmour )). Infrastructure A drivable road goes from Shimla to Badi Ki Dhar. The state highway is away. Well connected with road with direct bus from Solan to badi dhar. Place is good for trekking, providing excellent views and freshness due to the presence of Deodar(Ceder) and Ban(Oak). A sarai is built up there for night stay. A helipad is also built there at an altitude of just before the temple. Temples The local Hindu temple lies on a hill, and is known for scenic views, including sight of the towns of Himachal and Punjab. These sights are visible from this height. Festival Badi Ki Dhar is known for a fair that is held once every year on 14 June. The fair is dedicated to the worshiping of Lord Shiva including Pandava's. A beautiful Yatra of Pandava is done in the presence of huge numbers of people gathered at this place. External links List of district wise helipads in Himachal Pradesh Tourist attractions in Shimla