ARKI, a tiny town in Solan district, can well be described as neat, clean and tranquil. If its unapproachable caves and cave-temples inspire awe and its floral bounty makes one ecstatic, its palace commands attention for the sheer beauty of its simple architecture. It has been a witness to history. Arki was once the capital of Baghal kingdom and the town itself suggests that it has been well looked after by its various rulers. Approachable by road from both Solan and Shimla, Arki-nestles in the lap of the middle-ranges of the Himalayas. The rocky mountains, with deep valleys and scanty vegetation, that surround it, can be a mystery for geologists. Caves abound in the area and so do cave-temples. Looking up at the inhospitable crags, one wonders how man and material reached the top for the construction work. One of the famous temples is the Lutru Mahadev, situated high up on the mountain. Devotees, not only from Himachal Pradesh but also from Punjab and Haryana, frequent it. The climb is steep, but spiritual fervour makes you unmindful of the difficult terrain. Lutru Mahadev cave can be spotted from various angles as you travel in and around the town. Interestingly, a Durga temple midway between Batal Ghati and Arki, on the Kunihar-Solan road, is so situated that it is almost parallel to the Lutru temple. Nearby is Gangeshwar Mahadev temple which has a water spring. It is a perennial sources of water for Arki. The town is indeed lucky to have round-the-clock water supply, when most of the towns in the state are facing water scarcity. If Lutru Mahadev has chosen to stay at that unapproachable height, Mutru Mahadev loves his cool, shaded cave in a thickly wooded valley just across the bazaar. The cave is small and has water constantly dripping in it. The rock-formations inside present the replica of the legendary abode of Shiva at Kailash. The place is serene and a walk downhill is worth the labour of climbing uphill. In the town one comes across several old temples, some are in a dilapidated condition, while a few are well maintained. On the hilltops around Arki there are still more temples dedicated to Goddess Durga and local devtas.

Kunihar is the Development block headquater of Kunihar Block. A beautiful place to live and watch.

Its oldest sections are 800 years old while the most recent structures are barely eight decades old. This is spread over a large area and fresh-water springs flow within its confines.