Shimla is often touted as the Queen of Hills. This Hill
station thanks to being in close proximity with Chandigarh and Delhi were
favored right from the British Era. The British influence on Shimla’s architecture, food and
lifestyle is quite evident and still followed and adapted by many. In fact,
earlier, it was considered to be the summer capital for British. Many churches
and British Schools are famous in this area. It is the capital of Himachal
Pradesh and is located in the foothills of the vast Himalayan range.
How to Travel to Shimla:
Being
close to the national capital Delhi, most people prefer to visit Shimla due to the close proximity.
Being only 343 kms away from Delhi, one can easily ply to and fro by car and
each way it takes only 7 hours to travel. The land route takes you via NH 44
and NH 5. Another way to travel to
Shimla is by air. Yes, you will be surprised but this popular Hill Station
has a nearby airport and many leading airlines are known to offer flight
services to and from Chandigarh. In average, the time taken to travel to
Chandigarh from Delhi is about 50 minutes. Also, many people are known to opt
for Manali Tour Packages that takes
them from Delhi to Manali and Kullu region with a stopover at Shimla. On route to Manali, Shimla comes about mid-way. There are several North India tour Packages that
will give you the best deal to see
Shimla.
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Places to See in Shimla:
Shimla is known for its pristine natural beauty. Surrounded
by the Himalayan Range there are certain points that give you a clear view of
the mountains on a clear sky day. The Summer town of the British is also
sprinkled with British Architecture like Skyline at Shimla located at the Southern Side, Indian Institute of Advanced
Studies, Town Hall, Christ Church and the famous mall road of Shimla, where one can eat as well as
shop local handicrafts.
Best
Time to Visit: Summer is undoubtedly the best time to visit the hill station.
You can simply check for online bus ticket booking to North India to know about more details on travel and
staying options.
Visit
Shimla and discover a whole new
world.
