Holiday Destination to Shimla

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When you think of honeymoon destination, Shimla comes first in your mind. Actually, this hill station is so beautiful that every body wants to visit Shimla. Shimla  is one of the best tourist destinations in India. Shimla is a  capital of Himachal Pradesh. A location map of Shimla also highlights the Jakhoo Hill, the tallest point in the city.

 

Famous places in  Shimla

 

Jakhu Hanuman Mandir

 

Jakhu Temple or  ‘Hanuman Mandir' among the localities of Shimla, the Jakhoo (or Jakhu). The temple is situated on the Jakhoo Hill which is also Shimla's highest peak

This temple is one of the most visited place by the travelers. This temple is mainly related to the part of the Ramayana where Lord Hanuman rested on his way to fetch Sanjeevani Booti to heal Lakshman, brother of Lord Rama.

 

CHRIST CHURSH

Christ Church in Shimla is the second oldest Church in India. Christ Church is one of the prominent landmarks of Shimla.

 

 

 

The Ridge of Shimla

The Ridge of Shimla is basically a large open spacious platform from where you can have a panoramic view of the mountain peaks of Shimla

The snow capped mountain ranges engulfed in the beauty of the nature is a phenomenal view that the Ridge of Shimla offers to the crowd.

The Mall Of Shimla

The Mall of Shimla is the prime attraction for travelers. This mall has  large number of restaurants, shops, a heritage theater . Near to the Mall of Shimla are the Tibetian and the Lakkad bazaar.

The Mall of Shimla has  The Gaiety theater, that has  great appeal to the tourists and is a focal point of cultural activities. The Mall in Shimla is referred to as the 'heart of Shimla'

 

Shimla State Museum

 

The Shimla State Museum  is a big  collection of paintings, sculptures, coins, handicrafts etc. The state museum is a big attraction of the Mall area of Shimla .State Museum was inaugurated in 1974.

 

Himachal State Museum

This museum is situated on the Mall Road and is home to an excellent collection of coins, photographs and local handicrafts.

 

Tara Devi Temple

Tara Devi Temple is one of the most famous temples of Shimla.

 

Summer Hill

The beautiful little township of Summer Hill is located 5 km from the Ridge.This is the place where Mahatma Gandhi used to stay in Shimla. Himachal Pradesh University is situated is also situated here.

 

Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex

 It is one of the most historic places in Shimla, the Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex is 122 years old and is a centre for various cultural and literary events.

Sankat Mochan Temple

Sankat Mochan Temple is a popular temple .Many tourists & religious people visit Sankat Mochan Temple to pray Lord Rama and other Gods.

Article Source :-  http://www.trip2horizon.com/blog/holiday-destination-shimla/
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