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 This
summer capital of the
British is situated at
an altitude of 2159 meters
above the sea level. Shimla
is a popular tourist destination
in India for a splendid
summer vacation. A heaven
for adventure seekers
who wish to indulge in
adventure sports and activities
like river rafting, angling
for trout trekking and
rock climbing and those
looking for a quieter
holiday with friends and
families may settle for
camping and golfing, take
a stroll on the Shimla
Mall, hang around the
ridge and take nearby
excurssions to temples,
Chail, Kufri... Besides
being a summer retreat
it remains an ideal spot
for adventure lovers and
honey moon travel. Beat
the heat this summer with
a splendid holiday at
Shimla.
Tourist
attractions in Shimla
Shimla
retains a colonial aura,
with its grand old buildings,
among them the stately
Viceregal Lodge, charming
iron lampposts and Anglo-Saxon
names. The Mall, packed
with shops and eateries,
is the center of attraction,
and Scandal Point, associated
with the former Maharaja
of Patiala’s escapades,
offers a view of distant
snowclad peaks.
We recommend
following Popular Sightseeing
spots in Shimla:
Shimla
city : The ridge
and the adjacent Mall
form the heart of the
city where vehicular traffic
is not allowed a place
to take a walk, also the
main shopping area with
most of the shops still
housed in old time buildings.
One tier below this shopping
area is the Middle Bazaar
with smaller shops mixed
with residences. A tier
below Middle Bazaar is
the Lower Bazaar The famous
Shimla Summer Festival
in May or June every year
lasting for 5-8 days,
is celebrated on the Ridge.
Gaiety
Theater on the
Mall, opened on the 30th
of May, 1887, Queen Victoria's
Jubilee Year. Now the
Gaiety is primarily known
for its social club.
Viceregal
Lodge located
on the Observatory Hills
is lalso known as Rashtrapati
Niwas, it was formerly
the summer residence of
the British Viceroys.
Situated on a very beautiful
location. A big ground
in front of the lodge
makes the place look even
better. Tourists and local
young couples are often
seen here. The lodge is
declared as a heritage
building.
Kufri,19
km from Shimla,is the
highest point in the surrounding
region. Kufri has a Himalyan
Wild Life Zoo which hosts
rare Antelopes, Birds
and rare feline species.
Monal the state bird of
Himachal Pradesh is worth
watching. A meandring
path trough the potato
plantations turns into
a popular Ski track in
Winters here. The famous
heritage hotel The Wildflower
Hall is also located on
way to kufri at Charabada.
Tatta
Pani: The name
Tatta Pani, translates
to "Hot - Water"
in local dialect. This
is about half a square
kilometer area on the
banks of Satluj river
with boiling hot Sulpher
water springs. Bathing
with this water is known
to be good for skin. The
place is also famous for
the rituals of Tula Daan,
which is known to be very
effective if done at tattapani
on a specific day. Many
pandas (people who perform
the tula daan) can be
seen sitting on the banks
of river Satluj.
Summer
Hill - A picturesque
site on Shimla-Kalka Railway
line. Offers shady walks
in quiet surroundings.
Located 7 Kms from the
city centre at 1983 m
above sea level.
Naldehra
about 25 km from shimla
is popular for a nine
hole golf course, located
on a gradual slope on
scenic hill top surrounded
by fir trees, and a picnic
ground on hilltop.
Places
of worship in Shimla:
Kali Bari (a temple of
the Hindu goddess Kali)
is near the Mall. Jakhoo
Temple (a temple of the
Hindu god Hanuman) is
located at the highest
point in Shimla (2600
m above sea level. Sankat
Mochan ( Hanuman temple
- the Monkey God) is located
on Shimla-Kalka Highway.
Tara Devi Temple is about
10 km from Shimla, directly
visible from the city.A
Gurudwara is adjaecent
to the Bus Stand. There
are a few churches also
scattered around the City.
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