Thread: Shimla holiday

Shimla holiday

Developed as the summer capital of the British in India, Shimla is now the state capital of Himachal Pradesh. Today it has well-developed infrastructure for growth of tourism, easy accessibility and numerous tourist attractions. Shimla is India's most popular hill resort and the favorite place for honeymooners. Located in the lower ranges of the Himalayas, it is surrounded by thick growth of pine, deodar, oak and rhododendron forest. You can have the view of snow-covered high ranges towards the north while the valleys produces the sounds of the streams and swaying fields. There are many colonial edifices to see within the city besides enjoying the nature's beauty with honeymoon in Shimla. Shimla holds a variety of adventure sports like Skiing, Angling, Golfing and Trekking. While on honeymoon in Shimla you can have the peace, tranquility, natural beauty as well as man made edifices. The best way to travel to Shimla is on the slow train from Kalka. The places to visit in Shimla are the Ridge, the Mall, the Kalibari Temple, the Jakhoo temple, the State Museum, Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, the Prospect Hill, the Summer Hill, the Chadwick Falls, and the temple of Sankat Mochan etc.

There are several places to see in and around Shimla. You must see Rampur that happens to be around Shimla. The Lavi Fair and the Padam Palace are the major attractions in Rampur. Then there is Charabra just thirteen kms from Shimla. In Charabra you must see the Wild Flower Hall. The Wild Flower Hall that offers spectacular sights of the snows serves as a hotel now. For the nature lovers there is Mashobra. There are the oaks and pines and the flowers in the beautiful gardens. Villas and picnic spots dot Mashobra. You may trek to the summer hill that lies around Shimla. Further ahead are the Chadwick Falls that make an excellent picnic spot for the tourists in Shimla. In case you wish to see some splendid specimens of the Himachali architecture then you must see the Bihargaon village, around four km from Shimla. Just six km away from Shimla stands the Prospect Hill. You must see the vistas from the Hill that will sweep you off the feet.

The Kamna Devi temple and the Tara Devi Temple are the other places you must see around Shimla. The adventure seekers that visit Shimla must see Kufri. Kufri is one place that offers wonderful hikes and skiing opportunities. Besides these Narkanda, Chail, Sarahan, Naldehra and Tattapani are places worth seeing around Shimla.


Make your holidays at Shimla more enjoyable by seeing these nearby places. These places not only enhance tourism potential in Shimla but also are worth seeing holiday spots themselves.

I agree its a wonderful place to spend a few days in summer but it has become so much crowded these days with the whole of Chandigarh going to Shimla in summers and leaving no room for anyone else
Kufri is still ok and the views are pretty good aswell.

Ive heard a lot about Shimla and think that it sounds like a beautiful place, I hope to visit Shimla one day and experience the beauty myself.

Situated in the North-west Himalayas, Shimla is the Capital of Himachal Pradesh. It was once famous as the Summer Capital of "The Raj". Though evocative of a bygone era, it is today a thriving Capital of a State, famous for its snowcapped peaks, apples, pine forests, flowers and gentle smiling people.

Visitors come to Shimla to walk down its famous Mall Road and also to experience Shimla in its many hues from spring flowers to autumn leaves, from the soothing green & gentle breeze of Summer to its Winter snows. It is truly a "Destination for all seasons ".

A special delight is to travel by one of the few remaining mountain Railways in the world-the toy train to Shimla - as it winds through 103 tunnels during its 90 km journey up the mountains.

No doubt India has so many exotic places that its not possible to see them all in one go. The facts of Shimla and its beauty were evident to me from a documentary shown on television, after a long gap I have finally managed to make my trip and at last I am here and definitely have the plans to visit Shimla. I was lucky to get some one known to me at Kolkata where I am staying at present. Its also good to be at places like these which can make my India touring better with the loads of information that I get to see here.

I visited Shimla and i have to say its place that has to be visited. Shimla has some beautiful views, lovely weather and the whole atmosphere is just brilliant. Its a place where i would love to live, as its much better than Delhi!

You cant buy a property in Shimla even the whole of Himachal pradesh.. only the residents there can buy/sell realestate among themselves.

I think its stupid because it is actually stopping this state from developing and it would not get any investment from people living in other states.

I have never been to Shimla...now as i have shifted to chandigarh and shimla is not that far from here..so i think I will one day

When i went to Shimla i didn't see much and it was like a touch and go thing, but I have some friends who are thinking of going, and they want to know about the best places to see and visit in Shimla.

Can any of you help me by listing the main and best places to see and visit in Shimla!

guys m too looking for a holiday place , i think ill consider simla!

surprised no response to this post i posted!

Originally Posted by Admin

You cant buy a property in Shimla even the whole of Himachal pradesh.. only the residents there can buy/sell realestate among themselves.

I think its stupid because it is actually stopping this state from developing and it would not get any investment from people living in other states.

That's true, I wasn't aware about this thing, but my dad told me about this, this is insane!

Originally Posted by Manish

I have never been to Shimla...now as i have shifted to chandigarh and shimla is not that far from here..so i think I will one day

Amendment: I have been there last month:14:

Hello

You are absolutely right, Shimla is the best place to enjoy your summer holidays..There are many places to visit in shimla like Gaiety Theatre, Lakkar Bazaar, KALI BARI TEMPLE, STATE MEUSEUM and Jhakoo temple and more ...All this makes it the favorite travel destination of tourists from India and across the world.