About
Shimla
Himachal
Pradesh is situated in the Western
Himalayan belt of Northern India.
In Himachal Pradesh Shimla is the
Most Beatiful and popular Hill
station. Shimla is the Capital of
Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is also
known for " Queen of
Hills". Tourists come to
shimla to walk down for its famous
Mall Road. Shimla is a truly
"Destination for all
Seasons".hills of Himalayas
attract the travelers from all
over the world. Himachal Pradesh
has plenty of hill resorts,
pilgrimage centers, adventure
sports destinations and wildlife
that attracts a wide range of
tourist traffic.
General
info about Shimla
Altitude
:
2200
m
Weather
: Cool
in Summers, Cold In Winters,
Snowfall in Dec - Jan.
Clothing
:
Light
Clothe in Winter, Heavy Woolens in
Winters.
How
to reach Shimla
Shimla
is well connected by air, road and
rail with all parts of Himachal
Pradesh, and the neighbouring states
of Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and
Kashimir and the Union territory of
Chandigarh.
By Air
The airport at Shimla, 22 km from the main city, has connecting flights to Delhi and Kullu. The nearby Chandigarh airport can also be used to reach
Shimla.
By Rail
Shimla is connected by narrow gauge line with Kalka. Kalka is well connected with the rest of India by broad gauge line.
By Road
Shimla is well connected by National Highway No.22 and all weather road from Chandigarh, Mandi and Delhi. Shimla is approx. 370 Km. from Delhi. touristplacesinindia can arrange for you all types of land transport for your comfortable journey in Shimla and throughout the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
What
to see
Shimla
State Museum (Scandal Point)
Opened
in 1974, the museum exhibits
sculptures, costumes, coins,
photos, miniature Pahari
paintings, textiles, wood-carvings
and jewellery of the area.
Sankat
Mochan Temple (Shimla) 1975 metres :
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.
The
Mall: It is one of the most
prominent tourist attractions in
Shimla. Dotted with colorful shops
and swanky commercial plazas, this
is the perfect place to hang out.
Tara
Devi Temple (Shimla) 1851 metres :
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
Jakhoo
Hill / Temple
This
temple is devoted to Lord Hanuman.
At 2455m, this is the town's
uppermost point. It is also a
vantage spot for Shimla’ s famed
views. The acme is coroneted with a
temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
The hill is full of paths and narrow
roads, which are enjoyable walks.
Shopping
at Shimla
Shimla
has its own sphere of wonderful
things to offer, like handicrafts,
wood and metalwork shawls,
pullovers, local tweeds, caps,
Tibetan carpets and pickle, jams
and squashes. Shimla is the
paramount souk for the handicrafts
of Himachal Pradesh. Woolen and
pashmina shawls, decorative items,
handmade shoes, dolls, woolen
caps, carved wooden sticks, toys
and other items made form wood are
made in Shimla itself and are on
sale in the Lakkar Bazar. Tibetan
jewellery and trinkets are found
in the small Tibetan shops near
the Ridge in Shimla. There is no
dexterity definite to this region.
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