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Shimla Tour and Travel guide
The Queen of hills is covered with the forests named as Deodar and Pine forests. Shimla is the sensational hill town which is located on the elevation above the level of sea of 2205 meters. In this Shimla Tour and Travel Guide, the season of winter time attracts more tourists as at that time one can feel the place’s most beautiful time of snow covering all around. It is also known for its historic nature explaining the religions and natural fantastic sites. We are providing the best which can be provided from this Shimla tour and travel. You will get various tour operators guiding with this customizable tour package of Shimla but the option is with you.
Shimla at a Glance
State Himachal Pradesh
Best time to Visit Shimla October to June
Languages spoken Hindi, Tibetan, Pahari and English
Seasons Summer (March-June), Winter (November-February), Monsoon (July-September)
Religions Hindu, Islamic, Jainism, Sikhism
Temperature Summer (20°C to 24°C) & Winter (3°C to 10°C)
Climate Humid subtropical
Cuisine Tibetan and Different country foods
Highlights of Shimla
The various tourist destinations that you will cover in Shimla Tourism are detailed below to get a brief of how it will be.
How to reach
By Air
Shimla’s nearest airport is named as Jubbarhatti airport which has various no. of flights to different destinations like Delhi, Chandigarh and Kullu Manali on regular basis. The most convenient and preferable way to travel to this royal destination is by air only. You have to catch connecting flights for all the other major international destinations from Delhi or Chandigarh airport. If you are travelling alone then prefer by air.
By Rail
Shimla’s nearest railway station is 96 kms away known as Kalka which has various no. of rails going to different destinations on regular basis. You will definitely have an extraordinary and amazing experience by traveling through train in a group which is a beneficiary fact of traveling by train. It is economic but takes more time as compared by air.
By Road
Hiring a car rental service will be comfortable to visit all the attractive spots of Shimla. Shimla is very well-connected by road with all the major cities. It is in total different and the most suitable way to travel to Shimla by taking road ride.
Sightseeing to explore in Shimla Tour and Travel guide:-
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Christ Church :-
This church house is built in 1857 with neo style of Christian Gothic. It is numbered as the 2nd oldest church in North side of India located in Ridge.
Various other attractive locations of Shimla worth a watch are Kali Bari Temple, Summer Hill, Indian Institute of Advanced Studies and Tara Devi Temple.
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Shimla Mall :-
This is the most crowded street of Shimla and known for its fashion and hangout street of the town. It comprises of all the things at one place on this mall road such as shops of all kind, cinema complex, many restaurants and cafes and also several government offices.
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The Ridge :-
The summer festival of Shimla and celebration of New Year takes place at this open space in the heart of the Shimla mall.
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Himachal State Museum and Library :-
It will encase you with ancient time artistic paintings and sculptures kept from 1974 also well known by Shimla State Museum. Also, you will get into a beautiful gallery defining the Pahari lifestyle completely such as their costumes, carvings on wood, paintings and the unique jewelry they wore. It will give you an estimate of the wealth of the state.