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Surrounded by snowy mountains and steep valleys, the picturesque town of Shimla is located in the foothills of south western ranges of Himalayas. Bounded with Kullu and Mandi in north, Kinnaur in east and the state of Uttarakhand in south-east, Shimla is the largest city in Himachal Pradesh. Tourists from across the country visit this serene place for spending vacations.
While majority of people think that Shimla offers the best when visited in winters as white snow kisses the cheeks of high mountains and covers the area that enhances the beauty of Shimla even more; we are here to tell you how the city remains beautiful and calm throughout the calendar year. With this guide, your misconceptions, if any, will be washed away.
Lets break the stereotype 'Shimla is the best holiday destination for winter season'. Shimla is a perfect holiday destination throughout the year. Shimla welcomes the tourists with affection every day and peak season apart from winters continues from March-June. With pleasant weather and cozy temperatures, 15-25 degrees, this time is perfect for enjoying outdoor activities like paragliding, trekking, camping, hiking etc. The days are moderate and nights become cool thus, a perfect time for strolling in the markets of the famous Mall Road.
If you plan to spend some time in the embrace of snow then mid October- February is the best time to visit Shimla. The low temperatures range between 2-10 degrees and roads of Shimla during the winters are covered with a white carpet of snow. The adventure activities get limited; though, the tourists are spotted playing in snow.
Shimla is not only famous for the natural beauty it boasts, but also for the places that one could visitors. When you visit Shimla then make sure that you should visit:-
St. Michaels Cathedral- A prime attraction in Shimla, St. Michaels Cathedral is the second oldest church in north India and was built in the 18th century. The churchs exquisite beauty is seen on the window panes and visiting here during Christmas season brings along it a special charm as the church gets decorated beautifully.
Glen & Annandale- A beautiful, but secluded picnic spot at a height of 1830 meters, Glen & Annandale is surrounded with deodar forests and used to be a sports ground during the time of Britishers.
Wild Flower Hall- A breath-taking view of snow is visible from a high altitude of 2498 as Wild Flower Hall lies on the arms of Mahasu range at Charbara.
Lakkar Bazaar- Lakkar bazaar is not less than a paradise for the shopaholics. All the shops here sell the wooden articles that are popular among the tourists. People carry them as souvenirs.
The beauty of Shimla is not limited to words or the descriptions that are available every-where. Unless an individual visits to Shimla himself, the serenity present in the atmosphere will not be felt. Shimla is a place with moderate summers and wonderful winters. So peeps, hopefully this guide was helpful and told that not every tells. Enjoy a nice vacation to Shimla and by the way, youre welcome.
