Shimla is perhaps the most well known hill station in India, from time immemorial. It is the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh and a very popular tourist destination on the world map. Located in North-West Himalayas, Shimla offers an excellent climate of pleasant summers and cold, snowy winters. The scenic beauty is spell binding with the city surrounded by vast pine, rhododendron and oak forests.
How to reach Shimla
The nearest train station is located at Kalka which is about 6 hours from Delhi. From Kalka you can avail the toy train journey to Shimla and enjoy one of the most beautiful sceneries of hills and mountains of the famous Himalayan range. You can also stop at Chandigarh en-route to Kalka and then opt for a taxi.
Shimla has its own airport at Jubbarhatti that can accommodate small aircrafts such as the turbo propeller Dorniers. Larger aircrafts like jets and Boeing 737s must stop at Chandigarh.
Tourist attraction in Shimla
Apart from the excellent cool weather in the summer season and the beautiful view of the hills, Shimla has quite a few tourist attractions. There are picnic spots, museums, temples and old markets in Shimla, some of which are listed below.
The Jakhu Temple: The legend in the Hindu epic says that the God Hanuman rested at this temple on his way to the Himalayas. The walk to the temple takes one hour and is very demanding. Tourists can opt to travel to the temple by car.
Dorje Drag Monastery: This is one of the many famous monasteries built by the Tibetans refugees. It is located at the Sarasvati Garden Estate in Kusmuti.
The Ridge: The Ridge is the central hub for Shimla’s social and cultural activities. It is located on the Jakhu Hills, just North of Mall. The famous Christ Church is located in The Ridge and is an important tourist attraction in Shimla.
The Lower Bazaar: This is an old market filled with cheap hotels, restaurants and shops. It has retained its old charms and is a good place to visit.
Hotels in Shimla
The hotels offering the best views are often the most expensive ones. Oberoi Cecil, Chapslee Hotel and Wildflower Hall are some of the most expensive hotels available in Shimla. Daily costs can be anything from Rs.10, 000 to more than Rs.39, 000.
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