Shimla
About Shimla
Located in Himachal Pradesh (Apple state) Shimla is the popular tourism destination of India. Dwelling on a panoramic location, the hilly town is surrounded by green pastures and snow-capped peaks. This beautiful hill station is also popularly known as the Queen of Hills for its exotic beauty of hills, picturesque view and serene natural beauty. Shimla is virtual paradise of holiday makers, nature lovers and honeymoon couples. The scintillating natural beauty, exotic flora & fauna, colonial structures, the beauty of this cool hill station is simply irresistible. The most amazing and the unique thing about Shimla is that till date it has retains the colonial charm. This unique charm creates an ambience that is found no where else in India. This beautiful hill station is the perfect destination to enjoy holidays and spend leisure time.
It is of sure once visit to this picture perfect Shimla and the beauty of this place will dazzle in front of your eyes throughout your life. Visit once to this Place and it will be one event in life you will never forget. Visitors are sure to fall in love with its charming natural beauty and its cool weather conditions. This beautiful hill station is easily accessible as it is linked with good railways transportation, airways transportation and roadways transportation. The Airport is just 23 Kms away from Shimla and there is also a regular bus transport services from all the towns cities and states of India. A narrow gauge small train runs from Kalka to Shimla connects Shimla to all the other parts of the country.
Major Tourist Attractions in Shimla
The Mall
The Mall is the most beautiful place to visit in Shimla. It is the place that no visitors shall ever miss a chance to visit. It is the main center of attractions and most of the heritage hotels, recreation centers, restaurants, and heritage theatre are situ ated on the Mall. It is also popularly known at the Shopper’s Paradise as it is the main center of shopping in Shimla. The evening becomes more romantic as the shops adorn themselves with colourful displays of traditional wares. People coming form all over the places enjoys shopping in the glittering lights of the mall. Visitors can also taste the yummy local cuisines that enrich the taste buds. Come here and it is sure you will fall in love with the magical environment of the surrounding.
Kufri
Kufri is the most beautiful place to visit in Shimla. Popularly known as the “Switzerland of the East” it is the paradise of adventure sports lovers. When this enchanting place covers itself with the snow sheet, it offers golden opportunities to enjoy adventure sports. Adventure-seeking travelers throng Kufri in winters to enjoy skiing and tobogganing along its snow-covered slopes. The Skiing season spreads between November to February and the tourist inflow is at its peak during winters. Visit once to this enchanting Kufri and it is sure the magical surrounding is going to leave you spell bound.
Himachal State Museum
Housed in Colonial building, Himachal Pradesh Museum has a great collection Pahariminiatures, stone sculpture, local handicrafts, textiles and embroidery, ancient coins, ancient jewels, photos, paintings etc. This museum has more than 1500 objects on display that no other museum in India has such a large collection. Visit this museum and it is sure you will come to know more about the rich culture and heritage of this beautiful hill station.
Annandale Hills
Annandale Hill is one of the picturesque hills with exotic surrounding dotted with pine, fine and deodar forest. It is picture perfect hills with superb views of the town and exotic surrounding. The superb natural beauty of this place also makes it the perfect picnic spot. Just 2 Kms away from the Annandale hills there is an Old Hanuman Temple. Devotees from within the state and city come here to offer prayer to the deity.
The Hills 
Jakhoo Hill is the highest point of Shimla that offers commanding view of towns and the snow covered Himalayas. Dotted with exotic pine, fir and deodar forest, Jakhoo Hill is the perfect place to enjoy leisure time. On the top of the hill there is one an old temple with a legend story to tell every visitor. It is said that when Lord Hanuman was coming back from Himalaya with Magical Sanjeevani Booti, he rested in this Jakhoo Hill. Visit once to this place and it is sure the beauty and the tranquility of the hill will leave every visitor spell bound.
Summer Hill
Summer hill is one of the most prominent tourist attractions in Shimla. Dotted with Pine, fir and Deodar trees, it is the perfect place to enjoy the tranquility of Nature. It is the ideal place to enjoy holidays witnessing the charm and beauty of nature. The superb natural beauty of this hill has made it a popular tourist destination of Shimla. Visit once and register the moment that is unforgettable throughout your lifetime.
Prospect Hill
Prospect Hill the most beautiful hill with breathtaking view of snow covered Himalayas. No visitors shall ever miss a chance to grasp the beauty of this hill that is so enchanting and mesmerizing. This beautiful Hill also witness one of the oldest temple dedicated to Karna Devi. The mesmerizing beauty of the hill and the serenity of the temple attracts tourist all the year round.
Chadwick Falls
Chadwick Falls is one of the most visited tourist destination of Shimla. The cascading waterfall simply gives the soothing view to the tourist’s eye. The exotic natural surrounding and the tranquility of the nature add more feature making it must visit place in Shimla. From the hustle and bustle of the city life, people often look for solitude in Life. So no other place than Chadwick Falls can give the much needed tranquility and solitude in people’s life. No visitors coming to Shimla to enjoy their holidays will ever miss a chance to visit this picturesque Chadwick Falls.
Temples
Shimla is also dotted with ancient temples dedicated to various God and Goddesses. Jakhoo temple is one of the oldest temples dedicated to Lord Hanuman. No other Temple in India has it legend to tell, but the temple of Jakhoo has it own story to tell. It is said that when Lord Hanuman was returning from Himalaya with magical Sanjeevani Booty, he rested in this hill.
Hattu Mata Temple:
Sandwiched between the exotic hills and snow capped Himalayas Hattu Mata temple is also one of the ancient temples. People from over the country and locals too come here to offer prayer to the deity.
Among the little temples dotted around Shimla is the ancient temple of Bihargaon - a splendid example of traditional Himachal architecture. Just short of Shimla are the temples of Tara Devi and Sankat Mochanb.
How to Get There :-
Air: The nearest airport is the Jubbarhatti Airport (23 km away from Shimla).
Rail: Shimla has a narrow gauge railway line on which toy train runs from Kalka to Shimla. Kalka connects Shimla to other parts of the country.
Road: Roads connect the capital city of Himachal with other places in the state as well as other major towns and cities. There is regular bus service from Delhi and Chandigarh as well as ordinary; semi deluxe, deluxe and AC coaches for Shimla are also available.
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