Friday 19 October 2012

Shimla: Explore Queen Of Hill Stations


Shimla earlier known as Simla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh, a North Indian State. Shimla is considered as preferred location by tourists for spending their holidays. It is surrounded by various other hill stations like in the north by Mandi and Kullu, in the east by Kinnaur and in the south by Solan. You can find English colonial structures all over Shimla. The town has subtropical highland climate. It has its own airport by which you can avail flights for Delhi & Kullu and can easily get a train from Kalka railway station to reach this beautiful town. If you are planning for holidaying, then you can find various places of interest during Shimla Tour.

 The Mall is the favorite spot for shopping in the city. It is a road which starts from Scandal Point and ends at Oberoi Clark Hotel and in between are present restaurants, clubs, banks, bars and post offices. Jakhu Temple is a famous temple which is associated with Lord Hanuman. It is located at Jakhu Hill and the highlight point about this temple is the monkeys which are present around the temple. Other places to visit in Shimla are St. Mary’s Church, Dorje Drag Monastery, The Ridge, and Scandal Point etc. There are various things to do in Shimla such as trekking, rock-climbing and ice-skating and the best time to do it is in the months between March & August. One can also shop at Lower Bazaar which is below the Mall road and is famous for wooden handicrafts and furniture.

The city is known for production of fruits like guava, strawberry and litchis. There is an Indian Coffee House where one can have some taste of coffee and snacks. If you want to try out some authentic Himachali cuisine, it is advised to try Ashiana and Goofa, the restaurants run by tourism department.
There are many accommodation options available on HolidayIQ website. So, it is advised to book your hotels beforehand especially during peak season. There are many options to stay during Shimla tour such as 5-star hotels, budget hotels, guesthouses and lodges.

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