A hill station in northern India, Shimla is famous for its tourist characteristics and loved by honeymooners and families alike. Surrounded by splendid hills and mystical woods, it is one of the favorite holiday destinations. Mesmerizing natural beauty all around together with a pleasant climate, rejenuvates the body and soul alike.
How to get there- The city is well connected and hence one can reach there by all means of transport. The nearest railway station is Kalka, which is 90 km away. After reaching the railway station one can hire a local taxi, bus, or the toy train to get to Shimla. It is also accessible via roadways. The Chandigarh-Shimla highway is a good option and takes 3.5 hours to reach Shimla via Chandigarh. The nearest airport is also Chandigarh, located 113 km away.
Places to see- A good Shimla tour package would include all the major tourist attractions. Some of the famous places to visit are Ridge (spectacular mountain views), Mall road (Shopping, clubbing, restaurants), Kufri (ice covered mountains and picturesque location), Toy train ride to Kalka, Jhakoo temple (highest points in the city with Hanuman statue), Theog, Chadwick Falls (surrounded by plenty of pine trees and dense forest) , Green Valley (best photography location in Shimla), Christ Church (one of the oldest churches known for its architectural beauty), Johnnie’s Wax Museum ( Known as the Madame Tussauds Museum of Shimla)
Where to stay- Choose hotel as per your suitability and budget. 5 star hotels, homestays, family resort, budget hotels in Shimla, there are various options available. Hotel Honeymoon Inn Shimla, Snow valley Resorts, Hotel Marina, Radisson Hotel Shimla are a few to name.
Activities- Adventure lovers have a wide variety of activities to choose from. Trekking (Shoghi trek, Snowline trek and Banjar Valley trek) rafting, rock climbing etc. There are some amazing campsites too which let you soak into the nature’s vast wilderness amidst the mountains and streams. Yet another thrilling sport is Heli-Skiing, where in you are dropped by a helicopter to ski down the snow- capped mountain.
Soaked in nature’s marvelous creation, Shimla is a destination that rejenuvates your mind and soul away from the stressful and busy life. There are many tourist packages available all-round the year. Choose the one as per your requirements and head towards a wonderful time in nature’s lap.
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