Visit Shimla - A Popular Hill Station in India

Shimla is among the most famous hills stations in Indiaplace located at a distance of 7 km from city center.
situated in the north-west Himalayan region. It is aIt is located at an altitude of 1586 meters amidst
very popular holiday-retreat of India tourism which isdense forest where scores of tourists come to see
visited in large number of tourists round the year.the beauty cascading waterfall from majestic height.
This hill station is spread over an 18 sq km ofThere are some ancient temples in the vicinity of the
mountainous region at an altitude of 2,213 metersChadwick Falls which is also visited by tourists.
above sea level. It is a mesmerizing destination ofJakhoo Temple:
incredible India tourism which has been blessed withThis is among the oldest temples of India is
all the natural bounties such as sublime greenery,dedicated to the Lord Hanuman, the Hindu monkey
snow capped mountains and surroundings of pine,God. The temple is located on a hill called Jakhoo at a
deodar, oak and rhododendron forests. Apart fromheight of 2455 meters above the sea level. Apart
this natural blessing the Victorian style buildingsfrom the religious importance this place gives
epitomizes the beauty of this picture perfect townpanoramic bird's eye view of Shimla and the
across the world. British named this city 'Queen ofsurrounding mountains. The majestic height, forest
the hills' because of its salubrious climate and scenicclad beauty and religious significance makes it a most
vistas. Some of the popular tourist attractions are:popular destination of Shimla which attracts scores of
The Mall:tourists round the year.
This is the centrally located in Shimla which was onceThe Ridge:
established by the British Empire. It is called the heartThe beauty of wide-open plane which runs east to
of Shimla because of its buzzing social and cultural life.west alongside the Mall Road attracts large number
This most happening place draws scores of touristsof tourists to this place. It is a popular and famous
to this place who wants to enjoy social, cultural andhangout place of Shimla. This place also offers
natural aspects of Shimla. It is decked with varietiesfabulous views of the snow-clad Himalayan ranges. It
of departmental stores, shops, showrooms andis the centre of cultural and social life in Shimla where
restaurants which make it a shopper's paradise. Apartone can see series of events taking place time after
from this the presence of Victorian style buildingstime. The most important festival that is held at the
adds extra charm to this place. The meanderingRidge is the Summer Festival. It is held in the month
esplanade that runs along the ridge also enhances theof April-May and during this time the whole Shimla
beauty of this place. Some of the prominentcomes alive with flying colours.
attractions of this place are Scandal Point, ChristSome of the other known attractions of Shimla are
Church, General Post Office and Kali Bari Temple.State Museum, Dorje Drag Monastery, Lower Bazaar,
Chadwick Falls:Photo Art Gallery, Viceregal Lodge.
This is one of the beautiful tourist attractions of this