Shimla Travel Guide
The summer capital during the British Raj, today it is
one of India's most popular Hill Resorts. Shimla is a lovely, sprawling
town, set among spectacular, cool hills, with plenty of crumbling colonial
charm. It has very good facilities, although accommodation, particularly in
the high season, is expensive.
Jhakoo Temple
The temple is located on the highest point of Shimla. It
is a beautiful drive upto the temple amidst thick deodar forests. The view
is fabulous from the top. You have to be careful of the Monkeys, who often
attack hand bags etc. in search of food.
Kufri
Located 16 kms. from Shimla. It has lovely view of the
Greater Himalayas. There is lot of snow in winters for Skiing. In summers
you can look forward to pony or yak ride.
Vice Regal Lodge
Built in 1884-88, the residence of the viceroy of India,
is an aspiring example of British Raj Architecture.
Naldera
22 kms. from Shimla. it host one of the oldest Golf
Course of India set admist great Deodar Trees.
Chail
It is 43 kms. from Shimla. Formally, it was the summer
capital of Maharaja Patiala. The place now has been converted into a Hotel.
It also has one of the highest cricket ground of the world.
