|
| book
hotel in Agra and other places . |
| kolkata,
Andaman and Nicobar, Bangalore, Bikaner, Darjeeling,
Gopalpur on sea, Jaipur, Mussoorie, Shimla, Srinagar,
Varanasi , Ooty, Lakshadweep, Jodhpur .... |
|
| |
|
BEST TIME TO VISIT
April To August & December To January
|
|
|
|
Shimla Tours |
Click Here for Shimla Tour Packages
THE SUMMER HIDEOUT
A quaint little hill train chugs up into the Shivalik
foothills, over dramatic loops and high arched bridges
to the hill resort of Shimla, the capital of the mountain
state of Himachal Pradesh.
Shimla was one a string of hill stations that the British
established to escape from the scorching heat of the
plains. The 12-kms, crescent shaped ridge on which it
is located was first occupied by the British troops,
in the early part of the 19th century, during the Anglo-Gurkha
War. The little village of Shymala, a retreat for British
officers, soon grew to become the glamorous summer capital
of the British, in India.
Shimla's
salubrious climate, easy accessibility and numerous
attractions have made it one of the most popular hill
stations in northern India. The splendid views of the
snow clad ranges of the Himalayas, fine walks through
oak and flowering rhododenron, enchanting resorts within
easy reach, golf at naldehra and skiing at kufri and
narkanda make shimla an attractive destination throughout
the year.
|
The Mall
This is the main shopping centre of Shimla with restaurants.
The Gaiety Theatre, which is a reproduction of an old
British theatre is a center of cultural activities. A
passenger lift of HPTDC can be taken from the Cart Road
and the Mall. Lakkar Bazaar adjacent to the Ridge is popular
for its wood-crafts and souvenirs.
Christ
Church & St. Michael's Cathedral
Built in 1846-1857, Christ Church is the second oldest
church of Northern India. The Church overlooks the ridge
and is one of the landmarks of Shimla. Shimla's other
important churches is St. Michael's Cathedral and Roman
Catholic Cathedral, which is just off the Mall.
Prospect
Hill
Crowned by a temple dedicated to Kamna Devi 15-minutes
walk from Boileauganj on Shimla-Bilaspur road. The hill
is situated at an altitude of 2,155m offers a spectacular
view of the area. The
Ridge
The large open space in the heart of town presents excellent
view of the mountain ranges. Shimla's landmarks - the
Neo-Gothic structure of Christ Church and the new -
Tudor Library building is worth seeing.
Jakhu
Temple
Dedicated to Lord Hanuman, this temple is at an altitude
of 2,455m near the highest point of Shimla ridge. It
offers a fine view over the surrounding valleys, out
to the snowcapped peaks, and over the town itself. The
temple is a 45-minute walk from the Mall. Jakhu is a
vantage point for witnessing the changing skyline as
the sun rises or sets.
Chadwick
Falls
Surrounded by thick forests, one can reach these falls
by taking about 45-minutes (7-km) walk from Summer Hill
Chowk.
Summer
Hill
At an altitude of 1,283m, Summer Hill is a picturesque
spot on Shimla-Kalka Railway line offering shady walks
in quiet surroundings. The Father of Nation, Mahatma
Gandhi during his visit to Shimla lived in the elegant
Georgian House of Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur located here.
Himachal Pradesh University is also situated over here.
:: NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
::
Taptapani
This small village is famous for the hot water sulphur
springs. Unlike the springs in Manikaran and Manali, these
springs are not so eye-catching at first, but their setting
is very beautiful. The village is very relaxed and peaceful.
Kufri
Great hiking, skiing, some beautiful scenes and a cool
environment that's what Kufri is all about. In the winters
Kufri attracts ski-lovers from all across the world
Chail
Chail is hiker's paradise. Chail was the summer capital
of Maharaja of Patiala, the area is spread over three
hills. One has the village of Chail, the other has the
Snow View mansion and the third one has the Palace cum
hotel of Chail.
Narkanda
Narkanda is basically a transit point between Shimla
and Rampur. This place is famous for Hiking and Skiing
but only during the season.
Kasauli
In recent times Kasauli has developed as an alternate
accommodation for Shimla. It is 12-km from Shimla on
the way to Kalka. Kasauli has been coming up as a side
trip from Shimla. It has some great walks. The walk
to Sanawar is very pleasing and full of natural beauty.
Sansar has the potential to become another hill station
in the area as nature has provided abundance of beauty
and scenery to this place.
Solan
Solan is the district headquarters and is the home to
Meakin Brewery. Solan is 48-km from Shimla and is at
an altitude of 1,342m. It is also the bifurcation point
for Rajgarh with it's orchards and enchanting villages.
|
ADVENTURE SPORTS
Trekking & Rock
Climbing
The Shimla- Kinnaur region offers some exciting
trekking opportunities. Narknda to Banjar (Kullu)
over the Jalori and Bashleo Passes and Sarahan
to Sangla are some of the popular treks, both
for the domestic and foreign tourists. From Bharari
you can walk to the villages that lie to right
of the Seismic Recording Centre, or to the villages
of Pabo and Kamiana. Longer treks can be made
to Kiar Koti and Tattapani, but for taking-up
these treks you better take a guide along.
There
are quite a good number of trails that can be
done in the suburbs. Some are - a walk between
the Catering Institute at Kufri and Wildflower
Hall; a walk to Mahasu Peak from Kufri through
the Himalayan Nature Park and a walk along the
Bekhalty road from Mashobra and treks from Mashobra
to Sipur.
Hiking
& Climbing
At 2455m, Jakhoo Hill towers over Shimla. Filled
with history and architectural charm, there are
several houses along its steep.1.5-km climb that
starts from the Ridge and a temple dedicated to
Lord Hanauman crowns the forested hill. Enjoy
the most spectacular sunrises and sunset sights
from this spot, especially during the monsoons.
Another
beautiful trail takes you to Sanjuali and between
Holly Lodge and Sanjauli, the distance is about
3-km. From Sanjauli, you can walk back via the
Government College to the Ridge - 2-km, or via
St.Bede's College and Ramchandra Chowka, 3-km.
Alternatively, you can bus back from Sanjauli
to Shimla.
Camping
Apart from the treks to the nearby areas, Shimla
is gateway to Kinnaur and Spiti. Camp Blue Pines
near Mashobra is an adventure-cum-trekking based
gateway from Shimla. It has Swiss tents on a twin-sharing
basis and a capacity for 7 couples or 45 children.
Skiing
The skiing season generally commences in the first
fortnight of January and continue till mid- March
depending upon snow conditons. HPTDS organises
ski courses of 7 days and 15 days duration at
Narkanda, every year. The facilities for the participants
include boarding, lodging and equipment.
Kufri
is a popular ski resort and is at a distance of
16-kms rom Shimla. With thick woods around, Kufri
offers a panoramic view of 2,000 miles of the
great Himalayan ranges. Naldhera is another adventure
area that is situated at a distance of 23-kms
from the hill station. Naldhera is blessed with
a thick cedar forest, attractive picnic spot and
a 16-hole golf course. Fagu is another spot from
where one can check out very fine views and has
a lot of snow in winters for the delight of snow
lovers and skiers.
Situated
64-kms north of Shimla is Narkanda, at an altitude
of 2,700m, a ski resort and also a popular spot
for viewing the Himalayas particularly from the
3,300m high Hatu Peak.
River
Rafting
Chabba is located on the road to Tattapani and
is 53-kms away from Shimla. There is the one of
the oldest hydroelectric power project, which
is nowadays famous for river rafting.
|
TRAVEL
PACKAGES |
Zanskar
and Indus River Expedition
Duration : 14 Days - 13 Nights
Places Covered : : Delhi- Leh -
Lamayuru - Kargil - Rangdum - Phey
- Karsha - Pidmu - Nyerak - Markha
- Kaya - Skiu - Nimu-Saspul - Leh-Delhi
book
now
|
Camping
in Remote Himachal
Duration : 10 Days
Places Covered : : Shimla-Kalpa-Recong
Peo-Sangla-Chitkul-Sarahan-Shoja-Jalori
Pass-Sereolesar Lake-Goshani-Kullu-Delhi
book
now
|
|
|
|
|
|
HOW TO GET THERE
Air
The Jubbarhatti airport is 23-km from Shimla and major domestic
airlines cater their services from here to Shimla. One can
catch direct flights from Delhi.
Rail
Shimla has a narrow gauge railway line on which Toy Train
runs from Kalka to Shimla. The train cruises its way through
valleys and beautiful landscapes at a very slow pace making
the journey very pleasant. From Kalka one can take trains
to other parts of India too. The Toy train from Shimla is
of two types - one is the normal multi coach train and the
other is the single car train, which has a glass roof giving
an enthralling experience during the journey.
Road
Roads connect Shimla with other places in Himachal as well
as other major towns and cities of the neighbouring states.
There is regular bus service from Delhi and Chandigarh as
well as ordinary; semi deluxe, deluxe and AC coaches for
Shimla are available too. One can also cross over to Leh
and Ladakh via Rohtang Pass from here
OTHER
INFORMATION
Location
: 90-kms From Kalka, Himachal Pradesh
Altitude : 2,159m.
|
|
