Shimla Holiday Packages - Name For Natural Splendour And History
A sleepy forest glade with lush rolling mountains covered in pine
, rhododendron and oak forests, Shimla is ideally called the Queen of Hills. The invigorating mountain zephyr, lush foliage, misty covered panorama and snowy mountains together create inimitable scenery. Its sobriquet is self explanatory of its celestial beauty. Shimla Holiday Packages are apt for escapes to the lap of Mother Nature living behind the melancholic city life. Another element to all these Shimla tour packages is brought in by the captivating colonial time architecture. The city dotted with numerous edifices fashioned in Victorian style architecture was the summer capital of homesick British. They would retreat to the quaint ambiance and pleasant climate of Shimlas hills when the temperatures of plains reach its zenith.On your sightseeing tour you should encompass the following highlights of the town which makes it a favourite amongst both national and international tourists:
The Mall
A leisurely walk in the vicinity will introduce you to stunning Victorian architecture and gorgeous environs. Also, the town comprises of the Mall road which is the main shopping centre in Shimla. The entire region is filled with good number of restaurants, clubs, banks, tourist offices and shopping outlets. Also there is a famous theatre called Gaiety Theatre.
Jakhu Temple
Situated atop Jakhu Hill, the temple is renowned for spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. The legend has it that lord Hanumana rested here for a brief period during his journey to the Himalayas. The climb up to the temple is a physically demanding one. The temple premises and hill side are populated with numerous monkeys creating a joyful ambiance around.
Christ Church
The second oldest church of North India, Christ Church was constructed in the year 1846. The stunning edifice has elements of 19th century Victorian style architecture and creates a vintage backdrop for the bustling Mall road. The stain-glass windows of the church represent charity, faith, patience, hope, fortitude and humility. The chapels windows are beautifully decked with stunning frescos adding another gem to the stunning cathedral.
Dorje Drag Monastery
Another must visit attraction on all Shimla holiday packages is Dorje Drag Monastery. The monastery in tradition of Tibetan Buddhism particularly attracts devotees of Buddhism and those intrigued by the preaching of Lord Buddha.
Tara Devi Temple
The temple dedicated to Goddess of stars, Tara Devi Temple is located at the top of the hill. A small drive from the main town, the temple can be visited not just for religious reasons, but also to enjoy the serenity and peace that surrounds the hill.
Every summer British colonizers would climb the hills in order to escape the sultry weather of plains. Shimla even today goes crowded with families, friends and honeymooners pouring in from all parts of the country to enjoy caresses of Mother Nature. Picking up Shimla Holiday Packages you can prepare for a tranquilizing experience in the perfect hill station imitating the ones in the travellers guides. A pretty hamlet it can be visited the year long and unfolds numerous beauteous sites to its visitors making the holiday experience a delightful one.
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