Shimla is a hill station in Himachal Pradesh which is top tourist destination. In short it referred as the ‘Queen of Hills’. Shimla is Himachal Pradesh’s capital city. And one of the renowned tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is also one of India’s top tourist destinations. This lovely place derives its name from the incarnation of Goddess Kali, ‘Goddess Shyamala’. The British built it and proclaimed Shimla their summer capital. Covering 18 sq km of land at an altitude of 7,238 ft. Shimla is surrounded by forests of pine, deodar and oak.In addition it’s well-developed amenities, easy accessibility and various attractions make it one of the Himachal tour packages’ key attractions. The altitute is 2270 meters. Also it is best place for all tourist.
Shimla is just a perfect destination for one and all. Mall road, jhaku temple and Kufri are among the locations that must be included in your Shimla tour package. In addition to be the perfect summer retreat it remains an excellent location for adventure sports. Tourists can go to the Kullu Valley for the various treks or indulge in the Pabbar River trout fishing. From January to mid-March the more adventurous, Enjoy ski at the Narkanda and Kufri. The Naldehra nine-hole golf course is also a big attraction for the visitors. Railway connecting Kalka with Shimla was built in 1924. And toy trains still runs through 105 tunnels and beautiful railway stations between the two cities. This hill station is located among the towering Himalayan snow-clad ranges surrounded by lakes and lush green meadows. The remarkable thing about this hill station is that its unmatched charm still retains.
Festival of Shimla
Rhyali festival is celebrated to keep the rain gods happy so they don’t harm the agricultural produce. This famous festival is celebrated on a grand scale every year in the month of May. Similarly Baisakhi (mid April) and Lavi fair are two major festivals celebrated in Shimla. Holi is also major festival here. Locals are very vibrant to celebtrate festivals.
Shimla is one of the tourist destinations which can be visited any time of the year. The climate ranges from 10-11 degrees maximum in winter to 25-26 degrees maximum in summer. During spring you see all sorts of flowers, wild as well as cultivated. We see some of the world’s best sunsets during the Monsoon. Summers are warm, while winters are bone chilling and temperatures can drop below none. But that’s make it more unique. This place is the one of best place for nature photography. Thats why Photographers loves this place.
Best time to Visit Shimla
Shimla is one of the loveliest destinations of India. The best time to visit is during the month of September through June. Winter is pardise for snowlovers. April to may is the time when snow has melted and the weather is good to those who have sought to avoid the plains’ harsh summers.
In summer, the temperature usually ranges between 15 ° C and 30 ° C. During this time, the weather remains fairly good and one can also participate in many outdoor activities such as paragliding, trekking, hiking, and rafting.
How to Reach Shimla
By Road – Shimla is very well connected by road from Chandigarh and Delhi. A road trip to Shimla takes you across the picturesque landscapes of the Kalka Shimla highway that cross the Himalayan mountains. And it has good road network and is very well connected to major Indian cities. Tourist also prefer to hire taxi and cab. Volvo buses are also available.
By Train – Kalka is the nearest railway station for shimla. Also kalka is well linked by regular trains to Chandigarh and Delhi. You can take the Kalka Shatabdi train from New Delhi Railway Station to Kalka Railway Station.
By Air – The nearest airport to shimla is Jubarhati. It is approx 23 km. There are daily flights from Chandigarh and Delhi. Also taxi is easly available from the airport.
