Location: state of
Himachal Pradesh in North India.
Famous As: Hill station.
Places of Interest: Annandale Annandale, Kufri, Chail.
About Shimla
The capital of Himachal Pradesh lies in the northwest Himalayas. Shimla is
robed in lush green woods of oak and pine, fur and rhododendron, spreads
across 12km. It is an appropriate site for diversity of adventure sports
such as Skiing, Trekking, Fishing and golfing.
Shimla derives its name from goddess 'Shayamla Devi', which is another
manifestation of Goddess Kali. It was the summer capital of British Regime
in 1864. In 1903 a rail line was constructed between Kalka and Shimla. The
Colonial patrimony can be perceived in its colossal aged buildings, the
imperial Viceregal Lodge, bewitching iron lampposts and Anglo-Saxon names.
Shimla also called the queen of hills is embellished with a picturesque
location, orchards, waterfalls, green pastures and snow-capped peaks.
Main Attraction
Annandale Annandale
2-km below the Ridge in Shimla, gives picturesque scenery of ceaseless
slopes above.
Chadwick Fall
7-km west of the ridge from Shimla are the Chadwick Falls, which was once
the site of a 67-m aquatic phenomenon. It is the most attractive tourist
spot.
Christ Church And St Michael'S Cathedral
The second oldest church in northern India was steered by Colonel JT
Boileau in 1844 is the most conspicuous edifice on the Mall Road. Colonel
Dumbleton donated the clock in 1860 to the church.
Churdhar Sanctuary
A splendid structure of Lord Shiva crowns the Chur Peak from where the
sanctuary got its name. The sanctuary is abode to the large number of
kaleidoscopic and nimble Monals in the contiguous forests.
Gurkha Castles
The ruins of Gurkha castles in Solan, Sirmour, Bilaspur and Shimla regions
takes us to the life of by gone era and time under the Gurkha regime. It
doesn't fail to procreate interest in the tourist.
Besides Jakhoo Hill
2 kms, Glen- 4 kms ,Summer Hill- 5 kms ,Sanket Mochen- 5 kms, Tara Devi
Temple- 8 kms and Tibetan Monastery- 8 kms are some of the other tourist
attractions in the regions.
Excursion
Chail (43Km.)
At the altitude of 2,250m, the place has the world's top-notch cricket
pitch and a polo ground. It also abode the palace now converted into a
hotel.
White Flower Hall (13Km.)
The Hall was the erstwhile domicile of British Commander in Chief and was
converted into a hotel by the Himachal Tourism. The White flower hall is
located in Chharabra 13-km from Shimla.
Kasauli(12Km.)
Kasauli is a extraordinary diminutive township that reminds us about the
bygone era of 19th century. It is 77-km from Shimla and 35-km from Kalka
resting at an altitude of 1,927m.
Kufri(19Km.)
Kufri is distinguished for its trekking and hiking track. Adventure-seeking
travelers hoard Kufri in winters to luxuriate in skiing and glide along its
snow-covered slopes
Sport Activities
Golfing
Nine hole Golf Course at Naldhera, 23 km from Shimla.
Fishing
Trout fishing and Mahaseer fishing is available at Rohru 110 km from Shimla
and at Tattapani 43 km from Shimla. Licence fee Rs.10 per day per person..
Skiing
HPTDC organizes ski courses of 7 days and 15 days duration at Narkhanda (65
km) every year during the month of January to March. The facilities include
boarding, lodging and equipment. Cost for 7 days Rs. 1500/-, for 15 days Rs.
3000/-
Trekking
- Shimla-Kinnaur region facilitates some exhilarative trekking
opportunities
- Shimla to Kulu via Jaloni Pass (66 kms)
- Shimla to Kulu via Bashleo Pass (56 kms)
Getting There
Air : Vayudoot services and Jagson Airlines connect
Shimla with Kullu and Delhi.
Rail: Shimla is connected by a narrow gauge railway line
with Kalka (90 kms) and also connects the major cities in India.
Road: Shimla is connected by regular bus services with
Chandigarh 117 kms, Kullu 220 kms, Manali 260 kms, Delhi 343 kms, Chail 43
kms, Dehradun 240 kms
