Snow-covered mountain peaks,
breathtaking views, famous temples, historical monuments and lush greenery—this
is the picture of Shimla every tourist carries home. And perhaps that’s why
they keep coming back, year after year. Everyone falls in love very easily with
this beautiful place, not just for itself, but for the range of attractions in
and around it.
If you’ve never been to
Shimla, you must try to visit it during the summer, when it’s cool. During
winter season, one can be witness to snowfall too.
Tourist Attractions in Shimla: If
you’re keen on Shimla Tourism, you
must check out these top places in Shimla you must visit when you’re here next:
·
Summer Hills
Don’t
miss out on seeing the picture-postcard beauty of these hills—a scenic township
a little distance away from Shimla’s ridge. It has a rich carpet of greenery
and you’ll move being here. This hill is one of the seven hills that make
Shimla so alluring. This is a great place for walks and trekking.
·
Jakhoo Hill
Shimla’s
highest peak, Jakhoo Hill stands
proud at 8000 feet and is one of this town’s major tourist attractions. There
is a temple here with a statue of Lord Hanuman about 108 feet tall. Trekkers
will enjoy being here in the winters.
·
Indian Institute of Advanced Studies
(IIAS)
A
British construction, the IIAS is basically the summer holiday by the President
of India. Dr Radhakrishnan suggested it could be used to promote the arts and
humanities in India. Its architecture makes it outstanding and it also has a
good fireproofing system.
·
The Scandal Point, Ridge
Among
the many tourist attractions in Shimla is Scandal Point. This is a flat and a large
area which offers mesmerizing views of the valley below and the snow-capped
mountains of Shimla. The breathtaking view of the surroundings also includes
the famous Tudor library. You can also get beautiful sunrise and sunset views
from here. This is a great spot for photographers.
·
Mall Road
This
tourist spot is an absolute must in Shimla. This street is great if you’re a
shopaholic as you get just about everything here—from woolens to handicrafts
and much more. You’ll get all you want at affordable prices, so don’t miss out
on this.
Apart
from the tourist spots in Shimla, you should also set aside some time to visit
a few places near Shimla, like Kufri and Chail. Though small and sweet, they
are worth spending a little time in.
If
the thought of holidaying in Shimla appeals to you, why not arrange for one at
the earliest opportunity? To include all the tourist spots and give you a
really good value for money holiday, you should have it professionally
organized for you. This means getting in touch with a seasoned travel agency
like Optima Travels who are known to give you
error-free holidays.
Just
tell them the kind of holiday you want, the number of days you have in hand and
whether you want to visit neighboring towns too. But remember, if you take one
of their Shimla Tour Packages, it will include everything you want to
see and do. And, once you tie up with them, you will get hefty discounts too!!
Now, don’t you have enough reasons to make that trip to Shimla?
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