Unexplored destinations in Shimla

Shimla once being the summer capital city during British era. It is one of the best tourist place in India and one of the most sought after hill station in India. One can see the glimpse of architecture and buildings of British times.

The city is called as queen of hills. The beauty of Shimla can not be described in words. From dizzying peaks to the lonely walks from boarding schools to old world cafes, the city promises a love affair with the past.

It is one of the perfect summer retreats with pure mountain airs. The long and winding mall road will take tourist to rich and cultural and historic past of the city. Mall road is always bustling with the activities and goes down to the cart road.

The feeling of wonder and exuberance evoked spectacular landscape could last a life time. Shimla has having many surrounding small beautiful places which add to the beauty of the queen of hills. Although they are being less explored but having a natural beauty.

ROHTANG PASS a popular tourist place also known as Rohtang La located at the heights of 4000 meters from sea levels. It is being famous among tourist for snow round the year. Famous for snow sports among the tourists. Rohtang also connects lahaul and Spiti via kullu.

SANKAT MOCHAN TEMPLE this is being most popular and religious attraction in Shimla. This initiative has been taken by baba Neeb Karori ji Maharaj. Around 5kms from Shimla town located in lush green forests named after lord Hanuman this temple complex houses temples of Lord Rama Lord Shiva and the creator baba Neeb Karori ji.

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JHAKHU TEMPLE located at the highest peak of Shimla. Located at the height of 8000feet above sea level. The temple is infused with purity peace and tranquility. This temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman as mythology believes that Lord Hanuman stopped over a while on way to search Sanjivani Booti. This temple is having 108 feet long statue of Lord Hanuman being the largest statue in the world. The temple also attracts large number of monkeys too. Spending some time here is a retreat for one.

NALDHERA significant place for golf competition 2000 meters above the sea level. Pleasant weather through the year. Stunning hills over looks dense forest of cedars and deodars located around 20 kms from Shimla. Being best nine hole golf course in India. On clear day you can view the beautiful mountains of Himalaya from here.

NARKANDA a small town in Shimla district at the height of 2700 meters on Hindostan tibbet road. This being surrounded by Shivalik range of mountains.

HATTU PEAK second highest peak in Shimla district 3400 meters from sea level this peak is surrounded by dense forest of conifers, oak and maples. A narrow road leads to mountain peak with a small wooden temple and scenic view.

KASAULI a small hill town in Himachal Pradesh It is having old colonial houses of British times. Orchards and green roof church dating midst of 19th century.

A small temple sits atop the hill.

The city is known as prime tourist attraction for Indian as well as foreigners loved and approached by every one.

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