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Shimla

The capital city of Himachal Pradesh Shimla is a beautiful hill station. The city of Shimla is constructed over numerous hills and connecting ridges. Shimla is positioned in the North-West Himalayas and was at one time in the time of British the Summer Capital of India. A destination of tranquility and enjoyment, Shimla is a traveler resort in true sense of the word. The most excellent time of the year here is autumn but the beginning of the spring runs a close second in succession.

Well-known Destinations Around Shimla

Indian Institute of Advanced Studies: The Educational centre in Shimla is abode in the former Vice regal Lodge which was constructed in 1884-88 in the time of Lord Dufferin. It is a dominating building in Summer Hill. The backyard and the lawns of the institution are really mesmerizing and outstanding. It was planned by Henry Twain.
Places of attraction

Chail :It is approximately 2,250 meters above the sea level. It is positioned 45 km. from Shimla.. This was the Summer Capital of the former state of Patiala. The little town is to be found in the middle of the dense woods and has fine walkways. It has the uppermost cricket ground in the world.

Jakhu Hill :To be found at an altitude of  2,455 meters and just 2 km. from the town Simla. This is the tallest peak of Shimla and provides a breath taking sight of the city  and the mountain Ranges. 'Hanuman Temple of Jakhu' is very well known all over India. According to our mythological book, Hanumanji took a break here when he was taking a hill of 'Sanjiwani Booti' ( a Medicinal herb to save the life of Lakshmana, the younger brother of Lord Rama ). Jakhu is one of the most sought after place around Shimla.

Kufri : Placed at the height of 2,633 meters above the sea level and is nearly 16km away from Shimla. Kufri has attained a name on the sports and travelers map of India because of the Ski-runs, Seed Potato Farm of the Central Potato Research Institute and Food Craft Institute. It is also the sports capital in winters. Kufri in Shimla is the most desirable destination for adventure lovers.

Other places of attraction are summer hill, Kamna Devi, Tara Devi, Christ Church,Mashobra, Naldera, Fagu Narkanda and many more.

Tourism in Shimla
Shimla merges the comfort of being on a hill station along with being in a city. Tourism in Shimla is truly adorable. Tourism in Shimla is Enchanting and amusing as Shimla provides an opportunity to discover a lot of picturesque and exiting places.

Gaurav Kaushik

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