Shimla An Ideal Hill Destination In India

By Author: Sanyukta Jain
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Shimla is a beautiful Hill station in the Himalayan region of India and attracts large number of tourists coming from all over the world. Because of the easy accessibility facilitated by the transport system, with the Airport at Jubbar-Hatti which is 23 km away, Kalka being the nearest Rail station and all the Northern cities quite at proximate distance to reach Shimla by road, Shimla tourism makes a pleasant holiday plan for everyone's budget.

Shimla can be visited all the year round. In summers, tourists visit Shimla to escape from the sizzling heats of the plains and enjoy the cool breeze at Shimla. However, snowfall during the winters attracts many visitors and makes it a wonderful winter holiday resort. The hillsides in summer time and the cold misty days in the winter seasons welcome the vacationers with its amazing appeal.

Shimla holiday is more about exploring its natural gems available in abundance. Breathtaking views of surrounding hills and lovely watercourses are like a feast to the eyes. Other than that, beautiful gardens, cool climate and ancient bungalows with their gabbles roofs are also some heart-touching ...
... components of Shimla tourism. Shimla is a heaven for adventure buffs allowing them to explore a range of exciting activities such as trekking, skiing and ice-skating. Trekking trails of Shimla are internationally famous offering adventures of all abilities; they vary from gentle walks over easy terrain to grueling expeditions. Also, an excellent opportunity for camping, golfing and fishing is an additional delight for adventure-loving tourists.

The city of Shimla is extremely beautiful being surrounded by the picturesque mountains, green forests of rhododendron, pine and oak. Heritage buildings adorn the city and make it an interesting place for historians. The architectural style bears resemblance to neo-gothic style. The other places to visit are the temples of Shri Hanuman, Kalbadevi and Jakhu temple. Sankat Mochan Temple is a must see for the devotees of Goddess Kali. The Christ Church has exquisite windows of stained glass. A few minutes from Shimla is Kufri which is a marvelous place that is surrounded by snow covered peaks and dense forests. At Fagu you can enjoy a lively horse-ride.

The cultural wealth of the state is well preserved in the Shimla State Museum which houses a collection of Pahari paintings, ancient sculptures, bronzes, wood carvings, coins, photographs and also costumes, textiles and jewelry of the region.

The city also provides the visitors the best crafts of Himachal Pradesh. Wool and Pashmina Shawls are well-known in the globe market.

A visit to Shimla during festival has its own glory and fascination. Shimla is also popular as the land of fairs and festivals as it hosts a number of colorful festivals. The most popular Shimla festivals are: Ice Skating Carnival festival that is hosted during the winters, Rhyali festival that is celebrated in the rainy season, summer festival enjoyed in the summers, Baisakhi in mid of April month, Bhoj fair in November, Diwali in November and Christmas in December. Thus, festivals in Shimla are celebrated in every season beholding merriment and festivity.

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