The Shimla Hill Station

By Author: Sanyukta Jain
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Shimla is one of the most beautiful hill stations in the Himalayan region of India. It is located in the foothills of mighty Himalayas whose snow covered peaks are forming unforgettable landscape. Often referred to as the Queen of Hill Stations, Shimla has an important place in the Himachal tourism offer. Every year, thousands of tourists visit this exotic place to absorb the true beauty and tranquillity that only nature has to offer.

Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh which is one of the most popular hill stations of India. Shimla is very popular among honeymoon couples, nature lovers, vacationers and adventure lovers. A tour of Shimla takes you around picturesque hills and forests of deodar, oak, Pine and rhododendron trees. It also offers spectacular views of snow covered mountains ranges towards the north. There are many colonial edifices, ancient temples, intricate churches, quaint cottages etc within the city.

Shimla encounters subtropical environment. The winters are cold whereas the summers are reasonably comfortable and pleasant. Temperature here usually varies from −4°C to 31°C during the ...
... period of the entire year.

Some of the finest tourist spots in Shimla are the Ridge, Kali Bari temple, Mall Road, Christ Church, Tara Devi Temple and Shimla State Museum. Shimla is covered by seven hills, which are Summer hill, Prospect hill, Observatory hill, Jakhoo hill, Iverarm hill, Bantony hill, and Elysium hill that is why it is known as Queen of hills. In winters, these seven hills get covered with white snow, making the scene wonderful and amazing. Apart from these beautiful sceneries, Shimla offers you the superb opportunities of skiing, golfing, mountain climbing and paragliding etc.

A tour of Shimla can be combined with a visit to Manali. Manali is one of the most appealing and magnetic hill stations in India. It is noted for its extreme nature beauty and availability of lots of adventure, sport and winter sport activities. Close vista of snowcapped Himalayan mountain peaks, fruit laden apple orchards, temples, thick forests, verdant hills, gorgeous valleys, beautiful meadows, soothing & delightful climate, etc team up together and make Manali a perfect destination for honeymoon vacations in India. Hadimba Temple, Manu Temple, Vashisth Village, Temple & Hot Water Springs, Solang Valley, Rohtang Pass, Mountaineering Institute, Tibetan Monasteries, Uruswati Himalayan Folk Art Museum, etc are key attractions of Manali you will love to explore on your honeymoon holiday in Manali.

If you love to travel by train, then you should take a ride in the Shimla Toy Train, departing from Kalka. This toy train has been declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site, and that route from Kalka to Shimla is an attraction for itself- not only you will enjoy amazing landscapes, but you will also pass trough103 tunnels, the longest being 1,1 km. There are 900 curves that take 70% of the tracks length. Usually, it is a three hour long journey.

Visiting Manali and Shimla is an amazing and delightful experience. These hill stations are filled with tranquility, calmness as well as the lively atmosphere which gives it a perfect blend for your memorable honeymoon vacations. So, either you are planning your honeymoon for 2 days or 2 weeks, the mesmerizing beauty of these gorgeous hill stations will certainly give you the most enchanting memories that you would relish all the way through your life.

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