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The Queen of Hills Shimla – Vacation in the Lap of Mother Nature

Posted On : Dec-19-2011 | seen (535) times | Article Word Count : 510 |

Shimla is capital city of Himachal Pradesh. It has average altitude of 2,205 meters (7,234 ft).Its population is around 1.6 lacs. This place is famous for its natural beauty, wooden crafts, architectural building and apples.
Shimla is capital city of Himachal Pradesh. It has average altitude of 2,205 meters (7,234 ft).Its population is around 1.6 lacs. This place is famous for its natural beauty, wooden crafts, architectural building and apples. Shimla derives its name from goddess 'Shayamla Devi', which is another manifestation of Goddess Kali. Shimla is cool during winters and moderately warm in summer. Snow fall in Shimla taken place in month of December or January.
Shimla is blessed with seven hill attractions. The seven hills of Shimla are - Prospect Hill in Western Shimla, which has the temple of Kamna Devi; Summer Hill in Western Shimla, which has the campus of the Himachal Pradesh University; Observatory Hill in Western Shimla, which holds the estate of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study; Invererarm in Western Shimla, whose top has the State Museum; Bantony in central Shimla, which has the Grand Hotel; Jakhoo in central Shimla, which is crowned by the temple indicated to Lord Hanuman, and Elysium in north-western Shimla, which holds Auckland House and Longwood and reaches out towards the Bhararispur.
Other places of interest that are worth to visit with the Shimla Tour Packages are Shimla Mall, Christ church, Summer hill, Annandale, Tara Devi, Sankat mochan, Junga, Anand Vilas, Kurfi, Chharabra, Chail, Arki.
The festivals which are celebrated in Shimla in every year of June are folk dance, Mushaira, Red Cross fair, golf and flower show. Golf, Fishing, Ice skating, camping makes shimla adventurous palace to visit with Manali Tourism.
Princess of hill stations; Kullu Manali
Manali is situated near the end of the valley on the national highway leading to Leh. It is an excellent place for a holiday, a favorite resort for visitors to Lahaul, Spiti, Kinnaur, Leh and Zaskar regions in Kashmir valley. It is known as the SWITZERLAND OF INDIA. It also has the view of snowcapped peaks and wooded Slopes, Rocky paths, grassy meadows wild flowers, fairytale forests, orchards, wagtails adds star in its beauty.
Kullu Manali attracts many of people every year to visit here and spend their vacations. People from different parts of world especially from India love to visit here. Kullu is located at 40 Km. from Manali. Hadimba Temple, Buddhist Monastery, Vashisth Hot Sulphur Spring, Rohtang Pass, Solang Valley, Club House, Van Vihar, Manu temple, Mall Road, Nehru Kund, Kothai , Gulaba , Rahala Fall , Marhi , Rani Nala, Manikaran Sahib are main attractive places there to visit.
Kullu is famous for its Dussherra festival. Kullu’s market is full of carpets, woolen clothes and artificial jewelry. Kullu Manali is also most desired location for newly married couple for their Honeymoon. There are many tour packages available in India to visit Kullu Manali by which you can make your tour more comfortable and glorious. River Rafting, Skiing, Paragliding, Trekking, Hiking, Mountaineering, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, River crossing, Jeep Safari, Motor Cycling, Rock Climbing , these activities adds more adventure to your visit. On your Kullu Manali Tours you will have an experience which you shall never forget for lifetime.

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Michael Smith is an eminent analyst and writer in Travel & Tours related topics. He has authored many books on Himachal Tourism and Manali Tour Package and Kullu Manali Tour Package. Find more information at http://www.manalitourpackage.com/

Keywords : Shimla Tour Packages, Kullu Manali, Kullu Manali Tours,

Category : Travel and Leisure : Destinations

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