Shimla

Formerly known as Simla, is the capital city of the state Himachal Pradesh, located on southern part of state It is bounded by Mandi and Kullu in the north, Kinnaur in the east, the state of Uttaranchal in the south and Sirmaur in the west. 

The elevation of the city ranges from 300 to 6000 metres. Shimla is well known as a hub for India's tourism sector.

Shimla is one of the famous & favorite destinations amongst national & international tourists for its overwhelming natural beauty & soothing ambiance. 

It is undoubtedly recognized as picture perfect romantic destination for honeymooners

Shimla believed to be amongst top 10 preferred entrepreneurial locations in India. 

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Places of interest =>

 

1. The Mall Road :  

The Mall road is the main shopping street of Shimla. It also has many restaurants, clubs, banks, bars, Post Offices and tourist offices. The Gaiety Theatre is also situated there. People walk up and down The Mall slowly, stopping to gossip, as it is the main meeting place for everyone. The Ridge and Scandal Point are the two main meeting points at The Mall road. Really a happening place in town. :-)

p.s. -- The Mall is dotted with many eating places....

 

2. Christ Church :

Its the iconic symbol of Shimla; situated on The Ridge, Christ Church is the second oldest church in Northern India. It has a very majestic appearance and inside there are stained glass windows which represent faith, hope, charity, fortitude, patience and humility.

  3. Jakhu Hills :

 2 km from Shimla, at a height of 8000 ft, Jakhu Hill is the highest peak and offers a beautiful view of the town and of the snow-covered Himalayas. At the top of the Hill, is an old temple of Lord Hanuman, which is also the home of countless playful monkeys waiting to be fed by all visitors.

 

4. Kufri : 

16 km from Shimla at a height of 8,600 ft, Kufri is the local winter sports centre, and it also has a small Himalayan zoo.

 

5. Naldehra : 

22 km from Shimla, with a nine-hole Naldehra Golf Club. In June the annual Sipi fair is held Naldehra.

 

 6. Summer Hill : 

Situated at a distance of 5 km from The Ridge is the lovely township of Summer Hill, at a height of 6,500 ft on the Shimla-Kalka railway line. Mahatma Gandhi lived in these quiet surroundings during his visits to Shimla. Himachal Pradesh University is situated here.

 

7. Tara Devi :

 11 km from the Shimla bus-stand. Tara Devi hill has a temple dedicated to the goddess of stars on top of the hill. There is a military Dairy Town here as well as the headquarters of Bharat Scouts and Guides

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Shimla has good public & private transportation services. one can easily avail it. prior bookings of accommodation & transportation is always advisable in peak season.

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Cuisine =>

Shimla is well knows for its local cuisine "Momo" It is available in veg & non-veg across nearby all restaurants, food courts & on street-side stalls as well.

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How To Reach =>

 

By train

The nearest broad gauge head is at Kalka - a four- to seven-hour journey from Delhi. After that, take the mountain train from Kalka to Shimla. This railway track has recently been granted the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The view is stunning, with the line passing through an amazing 103 tunnels. The fastest way to get to Kalka is to catch the Shatabdi Express, which departs early morning from the New Delhi Railway Station, arriving at Kalka four hours later. A detailed list of trains between Delhi, Kalka and Shimla is available.  You can also choose to get off at Chandigarh (en-route to Kalka), and catch a taxi from there.

Note that while the Shivalik Deluxe Express can be reserved 120 days in advance like most Indian trains, most of the other mountain trains can only be reserved 30 days before journey date. Passengers on the Shivalik Deluxe Express are served meals on the train--breakfast on the way to Simla, dinner on the way down. 

By road

It takes only 2.50 hrs from kalka to shimla by taxi and for taxi you can contact kalka shimla taxi union vendor

By plane

Shimla has its own airport at a place known as Jubbarhatti, 22 km away, a distance which — owing to the difficulties of the mountainous terrain, poor condition of road surfaces, and the increasing traffic congestion — it often takes hours to traverse by car from Shimla. The airport has severe limitations imposed both by its elevation at 1,546 metres above sea level and by the shortness of its single runway (1,230 m) which ends in precipice at either end, and it can accommodate only turboprop Dornier aircraft; jets such as Airbus A310, 320s and Boeing 737s can all land at the larger Chandigarh (IATA code:IXC) airport. Commercial service at the Jubbarhatti Airport is operated daily to and from Delhi, by Kingfisher. The Chandigarh Airport, located at a distance of 120 km from Shimla along far better roads and at an elevation of only 308 meters above sea level, offers far better flight options. Major airlines including Indian, Jet Airways and Air Deccan operate flights to Delhi, Jammu, and Mumbai. Most of the flights to Mumbai require a stop-over in Delhi. 

[ Tip, confirm the flights till the very last moment, bad weather often delays flights during the winter fog.]

After landing at the airport, take a pre-paid taxi to minimize hassle. Chandigarh is a good four-hour drive away, so stop for a bite on the Kalka-Shimla highway.

 

.... HAVE A PLEASANT STAY THERE .... :-))