Friday, September 16, 2011

Planned Trip to Shimla

Shimla is considered as a best place for outing and it has beautiful ambiance that one can enjoy and relax during the vacation. Shimla is the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh in India.

This destination has become the favourite hotspot for tourists. Shimla is known as the' Queen of hills' a term coined by the British. Placed in the North West Himalayas, it is at an average height of 2,205 metres above sea level. It is wrapped in forests of pine rhododendron and oak, and experiences mild summers and cold snowy winters. The town is very eminent for its building styled in tudorbethan and neo- gothic architecture dating from the colonial era. Shimla is linked to the city of Kalka by one of the longest narrow gauge railway routes still operating in India, the Kalka- Shimla Railway. Shimla is around 100 km from Chandigarh, which is closest main city, and 365 km from New Delhi, the capital of India. This town is named after the goddess Shyamala Devi that is an embodiment of Hindu Goddess Kali.

This place is known for its gorgeous weather and popular for its Victorian architecture that is reflected in certain area of the Mall and The Ridge. If you are planning for vacation then do not think much just avail the best package from the tours and travel company and pack your bags for the exciting excursion. Planned Trips to Shimla are always convenient. One can feel at home and all your responsibilities are thin like feather when you avail the shimla package from the best tour and travel company, who will take care of the accommodation and other related services.

The place is famous holiday spot for honeymoon. The derivation of the word of Shimla is related to few theories. According to localities, the name derives from Shyamali Devi, which is a rebirth of the fearsome Goddess Kali. The holiday package of Shimla may contain several popular attractions around the town like Janku Hill which is 2km from Shimla at the height of 8000ft, Summer Hill at a height of 6,500 ft. on the Shimla-Kalka railway line, Annandale which is 2-4km from the Ridge at a height of 6,117ft which is developed as playground for Shimla and the preferred spot for, picnics, cricket and the princely game of polo etc.

Trip to Shimla will exhilarate you with joy. The place is special for summer retreat and it is situated at an altitude of around 2200m above the sea level, the hilly region is covered with the evergreen forest. The autumn or spring is the best time to visit this gorgeous place, as it is less crowded.

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