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Shimla
Date Added: April 30, 2011 05:13:25 AM
Author: Madan
Category: Recreation & Sports: Travel

The salubrious air and scenic views of the Himalayas accompanied by the structures made during the colonial era creates an aura which is very different from other hill stations. Shimla derives its name from Goddess Shyamala, an incarnation of Goddess Kali, the deity of power and wrath. However, unlike its name, Shimla India is a perfect heaven for the ones in search of tranquility. Nature has blessed this capital city with innumerable gifts and man has used them to make Shimla one of India’s best locales. Discover the Queen of Hill station on foot, it’s simply the best way. The walking trails are superb with tall pines and majestic deodar and spectacular views of the brilliant Himalayas. Location Perched at an altitude of 2159 m above sea level, Shimla is located towards the southern parts of the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The Delhi Chandigarh distance is 250 Kilometers and Chandigarh Shimla distance is 117 Kilometers. The temperature range is not very high and the maximum temperature rarely crosses 25°C during summers. Winters are cold due to the chilly winds from the upper Himalayas. Around Christmas, Shimla experiences snowfall. Shimla photos tell a lot more than written text. The city spreads over a 12km ridge with just two main roads – The Mall which runs from the far west to the lower eastern side, and the Cart Road which circles the southern part of Shimla. This is where the railway station and the bus and taxi stands are located. The crescent of the wooded Ridge stretches from the lofty 2476 m high Jakhu Hill and Chhota Shimla in the east, to the Observatory (2,148 m) and Prospect hills (2,176 m) in the west. Tourist attractions Visit Shimla anytime during the year, its forever beautiful. But it surely gets an added charm during the monsoons when the hills turn lush green. Winters too make it brilliant as soft snow covers the land and makes it shine pristine white. Ancient temples and old churches are worth visiting. Stop at one of the hills and find mist enveloping you and everything else around. Shimla fruits and fruit products are the best gifts to take back home for friends and relatives. Shimla has the only natural ice-skating rink in India. An Ice-skating Carnival is arranged every year by the Ice-skating Club during January. During this festival, members display their skill on ice and participate in a fancy dress competition. The mall and the ridge are famous for Shimla shopping. Stay in Shimla Sunrise Villa Shoghi Simla is a good homestay budget hotel among Shimla Hotels. It is located at Shoghi on the road going towards Tara Devi temple. Shoghi is 13 kms before Shimla. The railway line crosses near Sunrise Villa. Travel to Shimla The Shimla Kalka train (UNESCO listed heritage toy train) is the best option to travel to Shimla. Check the Shimla train timetable to plan this trip
 
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