Hill station Shimla
The beauty of Shimla is really difficult to describe in words. It is one of God's gifted lands, which is blessed with the nature's gift, one can imagine. The hill station is known for its panoramic beauty. The green pastures surround the town and snow-capped mountain peaks. The main places of attractions here are the Mall, Christ church, Kufri, Narkanda, Chail etc.
Heart of the city:
The ridge and the adjacent Mall is the heart of the city. The Shimla mall road is the most attracting place in the town. The Mall is the centre of Shimla's buzzing social life. It is a fairly level meandering esplanade that runs along the ridge. Tourists, both Indian and foreign, mingle with the locals and uniformed school children. An amazing multitude of honeymooners, bright and beautifully clad young couples, flock to this hill resort from all over India, and stand coyly to be photographed.
Kufri - A Paradise for Adventure lovers
Kufri,19 Km from Shimla,is the highest point in the surrounding region. Some great Hiking, some skiing, some beautiful scenes and a cool environment that's what Kufri is all about.
Naldehra: Golfing Paradise
Naldehra (25 Km from shimla) and is popular for a nine hole golf course, located on a gradual slope on scenic hill top surrounded by fir trees, and a picnic ground on hilltop.
Spiritual Places in Shimla
Kali Bari (a temple of the Hindu goddess Kali) is near the Mall. Jakhoo Temple (a temple of the Hindu god Hanuman) is located at the highest point in Shimla (2600 m above mean sea level. Sankat Mochan (another Hanuman temple) is located on Shimla-Kalka Highway. Tara Devi Temple is about 10 km from Shimla, directly visible from the city.
Marketplaces
Lakkar Bazaar: Popular for its woodcrafts and souvenirs, this is just off the Ridge.
To Plan your Trip Log on to www.himachalhotels.in
Monday, January 29, 2007
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