Shimla
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General
Information
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| Altitude
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2,130
m above sea level |
| Best
Season : |
(Summer/Winter) |
| Clothing
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Light
Woollens in summer / Heavy Woollens
in winters |
| Temperature
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Between
sub zero in winters and 30 C in summer.
Through out the year. |
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quaint little hill train chugs up into the Shivalik
foothills, over dramatic loops and high arched
bridges to the hill resort of Shimla (2130 m)
- the capital of the mountain state of Himachal. |
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| Shimla
was one a string of hill stations that the British
established to escape from the scorching heat
of the plains. The 12 km, crescentshaped 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. |
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Tourist Attraction
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| THE
RIDGE: |
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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 are worth seeing. |
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| THE
MALL: |
| 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. |
| KALI
BARI TEMPLE: |
| Few
yards from scandal Point towards General
Post Office. It is believed that the
idol of Goddess Shayamla is enshrined
there. |
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| KALI
BARI TEMPLE: |
| Few
yards from scandal Point towards General Post Office.
It is believed that the idol of Goddess Shayamla is
enshrined there. |
| STATE
MEUSEUM (3 Km): |
| Ancient
Historical Sculptors and paintings of Himachal Pradesh.
Visiting hours 10 AM to 5 PM. Closed on Monday and gazetted
holidays. |
| INDIAN
INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDIES (4 Km) 1983 m: |
| This
magnificent English renaissance structure was the former
Viceregal Lodge. Its lawns and woodland are added attractions.
Entry by ticket. |
| PROSPECT
HILL (5 Km) 2155 m: |
| Crowned
by a temple dedicated to Kamna Devi 15 minutes walk
from Boileauganj on shimla Bilaspur road. the hill offers
a spectacular views of the area. |
| SUMMER
HILL (7 Km) 1983 m: |
| A
picturesque superb on Shimla-Kalka Railway line. Offers
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. HP
University is situated here. |
| CHADWICK
FALLS (7 Km) 1586 m: |
| Surrounded
by thick forests. About 45 minutes walk from Summer
Hill Chowk. |
| SANKAT
MOCHAN (7 Km) 1975 m: |
| On
Shimla-Kalka road (NH-22) is famous "Lord Hanuman"
temple. It commands an excellent view of Shimla town.
The place can be visited by Bus/Taxi. |
| TARA
DEVI (11 Km) 1851 m: |
| On
Shimla - Kalka road (NH-22) this holy place is accessible
by Rail, bus and car. From the station/road-one can
visit the temple either on foot or by taxi / jeep. |
| NALDEHRA
(22 Km) 2044 m: |
| Motorable
On Shimla Tattapani road. this is a nine hole golf course.
It was designed by the British viceroy, Lord Curzon
who was so enchanted by this place that he gave his
daughter Alexandra, Naldehra as her second name. Ancient
Nag temple is also situated here. Himachal Tourism runs
Hotel Golf Glade here. |
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Suggested Tours
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| Manali
Kullu Shimla Tour II |
| Duration
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10 Nights/ 11 Days |
| Places
Covered : Delhi - Amritsar -
Dharamshala -Manali -Kullu -Shimla -
Chandigarh- Delhi
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| Himachal
Special Tour
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| Duration
: 12
Nights/ 13 Days |
| Places
Covered : Shimla - Kullu - Manali
- Dharamshala - Dalhousie - Chamba
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Shimla Travel
Reservation Form
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