Thursday, September 30, 2010

Shimla - A Popular Hill Resort in India

Shimla is a blessed land where one can see the best of nature's scenic landscapes which summons scores of tourists from several parts of the globe. This is a beautiful hill station of North India located in the Himachal Pradesh state.

It is a small hill station amidst the lofty snow-clad Himalayan Mountains, surrounded by lakes and lush green meadows. Shimla also spelled as 'Simla' derives its name from goddess 'Shayamla Devi' which is another manifestation of Goddess Kali.

The panoramic nature and salubrious climate make it a most sought after hill stations of India where national as well as international tourists come to enjoy pleasant summer and bone chilling winter. Some of the popular Attractions of Shimlaare:

The Mall:

This is among the most popular attractions of Shimla Tour which is visited by every tourist of this place. It is the liveliest places of Shimla often called as heart of Shimla bustling with social life. This centrally located place was established by the British and known for social, cultural and natural beauty.

The mall is a shopper's paradise because it is with number of departmental stores, shops and showrooms. Apart from this the presence of Victorian style buildings adds extra charm to this place. Some of the famous attractions located near this place are Kali Bari Temple, Christ Church, General Post Office and Scandal Point.

Jakhu Temple:

The blend natural beauty and religious fervor make it another most visited attraction of Shimla. This is one of the oldest temples of India located atop on Jakhu Hill at a height of 2,455 meter above sea level. It is dedicated to the Lord Hanuman, the Hindu monkey God.

The Jakhu hill is the highest peak around Shimla which is also known for its trekking. During trekking tourists get an opportunity to explore forest clad beauty, views of the ethereal Himalayan Mountains, sunrise, sunset, and town in the valley.

Himalayan Bird Park:

Himalayan Aviary or the Himalayan Bird Park is among the known attractions of this place which located nearby the Viceregal lodge at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level. This park is famous for the green pastures plentiful in exotic species tree, plants and avifauna.

Some of the popular birds which can be seen in this park are Pheasants, Peafowl, Himalayan Monal, Peacock and many more. The vibrant collection of fauna and birds species of this park summons large number of natures as well as birds lovers during their Shimla Tour.

Some of the other known attractions of Shimla are Viceregal Lodge, State Museum, Lower Bazaar, Dorje Drag Monastery and Photo Art Gallery.

By : Sanjog_KR

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