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26th October 2023
One of the most travelled place of North India is Shimla. It is one of the most popular hill station of North India. It was called the “The Summer Capital of India” in colonial era. The natural beauty of Shimla is wonderful. On the one hand the city is surrounded by green hills with snow capped peaks with pleasant weather and on the other hand the colonial structures add another dimension to the beauty of the city. This combinations make this hill station The Queen of Hills.
This place attracts tourists from all over by its immense beauty as well as with plethora activities. Some of the most popular things which tourists can enjoy are listed below:
1. Toy Train Ride– The first which comes in mind when talking about Shimla is toy train ride. The old railway line with the stunning view of mountains and seeing the end of the train all paints a soothing picture in mind.
2. Shopping At Lakkar Bazar – This place is perfect for shopaholics. Here shops are sitting in a long stretch on the both sides of the road. From artifacts to winter clothes this place offers everyone something.
3. Ice-Skating – This ice skating rink is the only open air ice skating rink in Asia. This place attracts people every year during winter. Best time for visiting here is between december to march.
4. River Rafting – This adventurous sport at Tattapani offers a thrilling experience to tourists. The lush green valley and natural hot water spring are the most popular things of this place.
5. Chadwick Waterfall – Surrounded by greenery, this waterfall is one of the most popular tourist place at a distance of 7km from Shimla. This place is perfect blend of aesthetic beauty with calm environment which offers solitude to travelers.
6. Trek to Jakhoo Hill – Located 2km outside from the city this place is the highest spot of Shimla. The view from this place is incredible. The whole hill station can be seen from here. Trekking is the popular thing to do here. This 2.5 km trek can be tiring as well as the most enjoyable thing.
7. Walk through the Nature – Shimla has many short hikes which can take you to the pine forests. The beauty of the pine forests with romantic weather is the most popular nature walks of Shimla.
8. Skiing At Kurfi – 17km away from Shimla , Kurfi is attracting tourists from all over for adventure. The breathtaking view of this place is the best undiscovered place in Shimla. Here skiing is the main adventurous sport.
9. Camping – Because Shimla offers many trekking expeditions camping is the common thing here. The experience of resting in the lap of nature is so incomparable.
10. Paragliding – Shimla has the finest landscape which makes paragliding the most adventurous activity in here. Gliding through the crystal clear blue sky with the eye pleasing natural view is something which cannot be described in words. One of the best place for paragliding is Kangra Valley.
Apart from these attractions this famous hill station has many more tourist attractions points which are Mall Road, Shimla State Museum, Summer Hill the village of potters, Chail one of the popular hill resorts, Scandal Point popular for the mesmerizing view of sunrise and sunset, Indian Institude of Advance Studies , Military Museum at Annandale, Kuthar Fort a perfect combination of Architecture and Nature etc.
The hill stations of India are stunning. The majestic beauty of the Himalayas along with the rows of tall trees that touch the sky make Shimla truly the the Queen of Hills. Just as the beauty of nature here is incomparable, so is the colonial architecture. This is a wonderful combination. Shimla is providing something for everyone. Like picturesque beauty of this place is ideal for sightseers , the fresh air without pollution is ideal for elderly and children. This place is heaven for adventure lovers. Located at the foothills of the Himalayas, the fun of skiing, trekking, camping, river rafting, paragliding, ice skating, moiuntain biking is different. Many religious places like Jakhu Temple, Kali Bari Temple, Tara Devi Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Hatkoti Temple, which hold the highest importance in Hinduism, are a place where you can boost your sprituality. Shimla is a example of perfect blend of heritage, natural beauty, adventure, spiritual pursuits. All kinds of experience are possible in Shimla. The abundance of natural beauty, dense forest, waterfalls, snow peaks,temples and last but not the least the breath of pure air cultivating the landscape of Shimla and making it more attractive to the tourist from all over the world.
If you want to experience the mesmerizing captivating scenic beauty of Shimla along with some adventurous activities for a relaxing hideout from city life then you must visit this Queen of Hills.
Please check out our Shimla tour packages which are listed below:
Apart from this, if you want to customize the tour plan, we also provide that.
If you are interested then you can contact us from our given contact details.
26 October, 2023
26 October, 2023
26 October, 2023
26 October, 2023
26 October, 2023
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