Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh and is one of the most popular hill stations in India. Nestled amidst the lush green hills and dense forests, Shimla is a favourite destination for honeymooners, nature lovers and families. With a perfect combination of colonial heritage and natural beauty, Shimla offers a unique holiday experience amidst the spectacular cool hills.
Shimla is also blessed to be one of the most beautiful train routes in the world that links Kalka with Shimla through 105 tunnels and many beautiful rail & road stations. Apart from the breath-taking natural beauty of Shimla, traveller can also explore nearby places of Shimla – Kufri, Chail, Mashobra, Naldehra, Tattapani etc.
Places to visit in Shimla
The Ridge
Located in the centre of Shimla, The Ridge road is a wide open road. One of the most beautiful place in Shimla, Here you can get 360 degree view of Shimla. From here you can get view of valley both side.
Jakhoo Temple
Jakhoo Temple is an ancient temple in Shimla, dedicated to the Hindu Lord Hanuman. It is situated on Jakhoo Hill at a height of 2,455 meter above sea level. According to the Ramayana, Lord Hanuman stopped at Jakhoo Hill to rest while searching for the Sanjivani Booti to revive Lakshmana. One will witness a giant 108-feet-high idol of Lord Hanuman at this temple.
Toy Train Ride
It was built-in 1903, this toy train ride is one of India’s most incredible feats of engineering covering a staggering 102 tunnels, 864 bridges, and 919 stunning curves. The Shimla toy train was declared as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. This Kalka Shimla Toy Train is said to be one of the most scenic railway journeys in India which covers around 96 kms of distance between Kalka to Shimla.
Christ Church
This Church built in the neo-Gothic style and is a prominent building on The Ridge. It is situated at a prime location in Shimla. This Church was the first one built in Shimla and was used by Viceroy of India to worship. It is painted in soft yellow with fairly simple architectural lines.
Nearby Places to visit in Shimla
Kufri
The slopes, the heights and the snowy carpet it offers are the most adventurous platforms for skiing. The best time for skiing in Shimla is from last week of December to January. During this month of the year, Kufri is a perfect destination for skiing.
Kasauli :
Kasauli is a cantonment town and a popular hill station in Himachal Pradesh, located at an elevation of 1900 meters above sea level. Its home to gabled colonial-era houses, orchards and green-roofed Christ Church, dating from the mid-19th century. The town was developed during the British Rule and is famous for its colonial style architecture. The town is famous for its lush green and picturesque surroundings of the mountains and its quiet and tourist friendly people.
Parwanoo:
An ideal getaway for adventure activities such as trekking and hiking and a prominent horticultural place in Himachal Pradesh. Parwanoo is located 35 km away from Chandigarh and is known for its beautiful orchards. This small town offers beautiful apple orchards and delicious fruit products. There are two ways to get the perfect view of the town and the countryside and one will be the trek up the Shivalik Hills or through the cable car run by Timber Trail resort will take you through the same picturesque views.
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