Pine forests and apple orchards, crisp, clean air and breathtaking views - that's Shimla in a nutshell. Sprawled over 12 kms on a crescent shaped ridge, Shimla is the largest hill station and erstwhile summer capital of the British in India. Descending in layers from the top of the ridge at 2,213 metres, Shimla straddles several hills including Jakhu, Prospect Hill, Observatory Hill, Elysium Hill and Summer Hill. Shimla is a tourist paradise throughout the year. The town itself is worth a visit in the off-season when it is less crowded and can be explored to masimum extent. In the season, most of the hotels (around 1000) in Shimla are filled to capacity and getting a room in a hotel in Shimla can be ardous task. They worship the goddess Shakti and one can see small temples on hillsides, in valleys, on peaks and ridges. These hillsides are known by the name of the goddess / god itself. The interior part of Shimla district gives one a fine view of how rural or rather real hillside folks live like. The district offers something to all kinds of visitoRs.The young, the old, the writers, adventurers, nature lovers and peace lovers can all find their bit of heaven here.
Places to Visit :
Jhaku Temple: Best seen in the soft morning sunlight. This temple is on an incline. It takes about 45 minutes of walking from Scandal Point to get here. Dedicated to the monkey God Hanuman, there are a few real monkeys too many out here but leave them alone and don't eat food around them and you will be able to enjoy a spectacular view of the snow-bound mountains. The temple is believed to have the foot prints of Hanuman, and is located at a height of 2455 mtrs and is the highest point of Shimla Ridge.
Kufri Zoo: The Kufri Zoo at Kufri is a showcase of the wildlife found in the Himalayas. The Himalayan brown bear, the sloth bear, the panther are all seen for the visitoRs.A rare snow leopard is also there, though it is to be shifted to the Darjeeling zoo shortly.
Naldehra: This magnificently beautiful spot also houses the highest Golf course in the world. A picnic spot for locals.
Fagu: A scenic point enroute to Narkanda.
Narkanda: The famous ski slopes. It comes alive during the winters and all ski lovers head here. But during the summers the snow melts early. It is 55 kms from Shimla.
The Mall: Shimla's most sought after place, The Mall Road runs along the top of the ridge and is one destination each traveler and visitor longs to visit. This is the centre of Shimla's social life. At one end of the Mall road is the "Scandal Point", so named because of a number of romantic rendezvous arranged here. Below this, pulsating with life is the Lower Bazaar. On the Ridge of the Mall road you can get majestic views of the Himalayas. Also situated on the Mall is the historic Church, a splendid sight indeed.
Kali Bari Temple: This 150 year’s old temple houses the deity of Shyamala Devi from whom Shimla has derived its name. A visit to the temple is a must for all visitors to Shimla.
How to reach there
Nearest airport to Shimla is at Jubberhatti, 25 km from Shimla. It has connecting flights to Delhi and Kullu. The nearby Chandigarh airport is however more handy as it is connected to all the major airports in India. Shimla is well connected by road with Kalka, Chandigarh, Ambala, and Delhi (370 kms) |
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Accommodation for 02 nights / 03 days on twin sharing basis.
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Breakfast and Dinner.
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Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet.
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Welcome drink
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Hotel's other complimentary services.
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Any kind of personal expenses or extra meals ordered.
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Anything not specifically mentioned under the head "Package includes"
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Tips, insurance, laundry, phone calls,Guide or Entrance Fees to monuments, museum, Camera fee, soft or hard drinks & starters etc.
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The services of vehicles is not included on leisure days & after finishing the sightseeing tour as per the itinerary.
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Any increase in taxes or fuel, leading to an increase in surface transportation & land arrangements which may come into effect prior to departure.
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Any cost arising due to natural calamities like landslides, road blocks etc (to be borne by the clients directly on the spot).
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Remarks: Fundoo Vacations holds the right to change the airline/hotel and travel date (any point of time before the departure of the tour, alternate options will be advised in case this happens). Surcharges might be applicable in case the dates fall under any events or trade fairs.
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GST Extra as applicable
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