Shimla Region

Situated at a height of 7200ft. shimla the main town consists of a circular road known a cart road, Gang Bazaar, Lower Bazar, Middle Bazaar, Mall Road, the Ridge Maidan and lakkar bazaar .In its suburbs lie small township called Summer hill,Boileaugang,chotta shimla,sanjauli, to name a few. New shimla has also recently come up housing many government and private offices besides residential colonies.

Places of Tourist attraction in Shimla

Toy train - One of the biggest marvels of engineering skills, with its unique and innumerable bridges and tunnels, is the narrow –gauge railway track built from kalka to shimla. This toy -train Was started in the year 1903 and was pulled by powerful steam engines which have now been replaced with more powerful diesel ones. Covering a distance of about 85 kms in 5-½ hrs, it slowly winds its way up and reaches shimla howling through 103 tunnels and dense pine forests. A couple of these reverberating tunnels are more than a kilometer long. A must for every visiting traveler a ride in this joyful “toy-train” is a memorable experience

Mahunag Mahunag means the great (maha) snake i.e. the sheshnag of Hindu mythology, the great friend of lord Krishna. We have innumerable tales and temples dedicated to the great snake in this state of Himachal so much so that the shimla district is divided into upper mahasu and lower mahasu.

“Mahashiva”, the great lord Shiva, became “mahasu” in the local dialect, which besides being the lord of snakes has his permanent abode in the white and pure Himalayas. About 11kms. From shimla bus stand lies a beautiful temple of mahunang in the most enchanting surroundings. About 2kms. From Tara Devi toward shogi on shimla-kalka highway is a bifurcation, on your right hand side, leading to itbp camp where lies small pond of fresh water with floating swans. Going down hill the dirt road leads just short of the temple of mahunag.

NALDEHRA- 22kms. From shimla lies the beautiful one of the highest, saucer-shaped 9 hole golf courses.it is one of the most picturesque picnic spot surrounded by dense deodar forest. HP tourism offers luxurious cottage accomodation with restaurant and bar. Like in kufri, one can enjoy the pony-ride in the forest.an ideal place approachable by bus/car/taxi only. Daily luxury coach sighteseeing via mashobra offered by the HPTDC. CRAIGNANO An ideal spot for picnickers and revellers Craignano is situated about 18kms.from shimla amidst dense pine trees.it is a spot where one can relax undisturbed the whole day.it has a beautiful rest house municipal corporation, shimla. Approach by car/taxi only.

KUFRI- Famous for its ski-slopes kufri is 16kms. From shimla with a small bazar.it offers pony-rides and a fantastic view of shali peak and the snow clad mountains. The main charm of kufri is during the winters after the snowfall when one can go skiing and sledge-ride. It must be mentioned that here the slopes are not safe for beginners. On the way, beyond Dhalli, comes Charabra famous for wild flower hall. As this has been taken over by a private Institution entry to the place is no longer allowed. Still charabra has another beautiful spot viz.the helipad just behind the school himalyan international D.P.S. this commands a very panoramic view of the Himalayas in the north, with a glimpse of river satluj deep down in the valley and the shivalik hills to the south. One can also sight the lights of panchkula and chandigharh from this point on a clear night. At kufri indira holiday home of HPTDC has a restaurant and a bar with a min-zoo. Approachable by bus/car.

FAGU- 22kms. From shimla (6kms.from kufri) on the national highway lies a small and beautiful hamlet popularly known as Fagu. Approachable by car/taxi fagu is the gateway to the tribal belt of kinnaur and lahaul & spiti, to the breathtaking beauties of pabbar and chanchal valleys and lush green hills of khara pathar and meadows of giriganga. It is truly a fragrant door to the Wonderland of delicious and colorful apples of Himachal pradesh.on a clear day the majesticity of choor Dhar peak and the greater Himalayan rang fromfagu cannot be described in mere words and hence, is knownas a painter, s delight. On rainy day the traveller can lose himself in the dense mists the fog of fagu which befall you from all sides.An unforgettable experience, indeed. Overnight halt at peach blossom Hotel of the HPTDC and short treks to tungesh, cheog (5kms.)Where exits a sanskrit collage and a temple on top of a densely forest, herbal-hall and a shorter trek to Deshumata temple (1 1/2kms.)From GALU can be part of your memorable itinerary

CHAIL- With a dream-view of shimla the towenship of chali was eastablished by the maharaja of patiala after his entry to shimla was banned by the British.to avenge himself and at the same time not to lose sight of his beloved town, maharaja selected chail where he not only built a most beautiful place but also built a unque Cricket ground,the highest in the world, to tease the British. It is a partb of Cricket history that once the maharaja invited the team of the MCC of England, got them drunk at night and became the winner defeating the sloppy team next morning. The cricket ground is now under the charge of the Ministry of defence it is about (50 kms) from shimlavia kufri and (59 nine kms) via kandaghat It can be apporoached by taxi/car/bus. There is a regular bus service from shimla for sightseeing operated by HPTDC. The place at chail is now being run as a Hotal by HPTDC. Chail can also be reached via junga by the dirt-road or by trekking.

TATTAPANI- 55kms. From shimla tattapani Hot Water lies on the banks of the ferocios but holy river satluj,which has its source in the holiest of holy Mansarovar lake,now in chine. Besides being the fastest river of India it is known for its dangerous depths. It is not safe to take a dip or attempt to swim in these unpredictable water. Tattapani is famous for natural hot-sulphur springs where people can take a healthy dip in the man-made tank. HPTDC has also constructed a bath-room for the ladies where they can take hot-sulphur water bath. Besides river-rafting during summers one can visit the Goofa of the manylingams of lord shiva, about 2 kms. From the main bazar. Tattapani is very picturesque area, especially during the full moon. HPTDC has provided reasobnable facitity of stay and food near the banks of the river.

NARKANDA- A skiiers paradise during winters, with an ideal ski-slope for the beginners,Narkanda (kanda means meadow in local parlance)is 65 kms from shimla .it is famousfor its highly tall and striaight alpine trees called maroo which enthrall you against the backdrop of the white himalayas. For an adventure enthusiast and a camper narkanda offers an unforgettably exiting 3kms touch uphill trek though huge pine trees to the hatu peak,named after the wish-fulfilling hateshwari mata temple. This peak commands one of the most majestic views of almost the entire greater Himalayan Range,including Dhauladhar-kinnar kailash,badrinath-kedarnath range,on one side and the plains of Chandigarh and U.P on the other.just about a km from the temple lies an enchanting forest area with a beautiful meadow (kanda) stretched out dreamily infront. All this can be covered in a day by an experienced trekker whom must carry sufficient quantity of healthy food,fruits,water,ready made tea in a thermos or a backpack.

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