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A tour to the hills in Himachal - Shimla

Written by Vikas Dubey

Topic: TravelPublished April 23, 2012
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Shimla is perfectly called the Queen of the Hills A drowsy forest decorated with the rolling mountains covered in pine, oak and rhododendron forests and the lush greenery, the misty atmosphere and the snow capped peaks all together make this hill station of Himachal Pradesh the most attractive place for tourists. Package tour to Shimla is the best way to rejuvenate amidst nature.

When the temperatures are reaching its zenith during the summers, tourists escape the heat and enjoy a wonderful holiday in Shimla. Both national and international tourists visit this mesmerizing city to unveil the hidden beauty of nature. There are many interesting places to visit in Shimla. Situated on top of the Jakhu hill is the Jakhu temple. The temple is famous as the entire city of Shimla can be viewed from the hill top. Legends say that lord Hanuman had taken rest at this place during his journey to the Himalayas. Climbing up this hill is a challenging activity. The surrounding is filled with large number of monkeys. The Christ Church was built in the year 1846. It depicts the Victorian style and it creates a background to the busy Mall Road. This church is considered to be the oldest church in North India. The Dorje Drag Monastery is an important part of the package tour to Shimla. It is a Buddhist monastery where many monks and nuns spend their entire lives in prayers. The Tara Devi Temple of the Star Goddess is also located on top of the hill. The beauty of Shimla is like a treat to the eye. Apart from going around to the nearby places like Manali, Kullu, Kufri and others, adventure sports is also one of the major attractions of Shimla packages.

Adventure seekers derive great joy in trekking, skiing, paragliding, kayaking and boating in the lakes. Make sure to go with a group accompanied by a guide. For the peace-loving people, the quiet hills and waterfalls give tremendous relief from stress and strain of daily life. The weather is very pleasant and so the body as well as the mind is refreshed on a Shimla tour.

Shimla hotels add to the excitement of the trip. After a whole day of sightseeing these magnificent hotels offer great comfort. Hotel SukhSagar is recommended by all guests. It is a budget hotel with a view of the hills. It is located 1km from the railway station and walking distance to the Mall area. Most of the Shimla hotels stand near and around the sight-seeing areas to attract guests. The hotels have most of the modern facilities to cater to the needs of the travelers. The best way to explore the charismatic hill town is by availing of the holiday packages Shimla.

A leisurely walk in the Mall will give the tourist an idea of the architectural heritage of the city. The Mall road is the major shopping attraction for the tourists. The region is filled with restaurants, clubs, banks, tourist’s offices and shopping centers. The famous Gaiety Theater is also a part of the Mall Road.

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