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Delhi | 17th August 2008 | | Away from Shimla | Overview of the destination
The town is Shoghi, about 15 kilometres away from Shimla (for those who want hustle bustle...shy away from this destination). Serene, quiet, majestic, nature's brilliance at it's best. That's how I describe Shoghi. Small Himachal town with a market of not more than may be 30 shops. Pristine beauty, a rainbow everyday and not just another rainbow...fiery brilliance in it's colors. Those who could never count the colors of the rainbow, you can do so now. A point where you can see hills almost 300 degrees. Horizon to horizon, toy train tracks to sit by, watch birds, flowers, hear the silence (do we hear silence, here you do). Walk on the roads seldom trudged, stand at points not known to any travel books and tourism. Ahh..I can go on but words are short.Food, sight-seeing and shopping
NOTHING FOR SHOPPAHOLICS. Giani's Dhaba is famous but I did not even want to stop by. Minchy's factory outlet for rare pickles, squashes and Wine (Pick from plum, peach, apricot, apple, grape, rhododendron etc.). Strange enough I had the best gol-gappas here. Road side stall run by a teenaged boy who when told has great gol-gappas hardly was happy. Like I said people are too simple to express a change in emotions. Activities & things to do
Walk, observe, sit by the train track, see the train pass by, listen to birds, breathe, enjoy the sun one moment and rain and chilled breeze the other. Watch the people who will have few change in expression when you talk. Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc.
Warning - always carry a jacket, when you leave your place of stay you may feel that it's not required but the nature will surprise you in minutes. Diversion before Shimla road on the right. | |
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 Visiting Shimla first week of March | | Hi,
i am planing to visit shimla manali, and vaishnov devi around first week of march,
a) my quiries are is it right time to visit this places, there will be a snow or not?............
b) I will be traveling from mumbai. so how will i reach please give me a detail of route.
c) What will be the hotel charges and other fares.
d) Which places are worth to visit.
please give me in detail since this will be a first time i will be traveling there.
thanks buntee............ | | | Staying in Shimla, Manali in LAst week of Dec | | My family and me are planning a vacation from 26th Dec'08 to 3 rd Jan'09 to Shimla, Manali and Delhi. Can anybody please let us know of some budget and decent hotels to stay for 8 people. We want rooms in the range of 1200- 1800 Rs,something for decent staying purpose. Please let us know asap as we are running short of time and the booking price are going high. Please also the best places to see around.
thanks a ton | | | travellin to shimla & manali..need suggestions | | Hi
we have planned to travel to shimla and manali.. on december last week
will be reaching shimla by dec 29 evening and visit the places in and around for 2 days..and on 31st visit manali and sightseein for 2 days in manali.
We have booked for stay in manali.. Now i have a few questions
* Is there any decent budget accomodation available near shimla?
* How to reach manali from shimla..what is the best means of transport?
* Is it worth to hire a cab from shimla to manali, and say how useful/convinient it will be to travel in and around the places in shimla and manali in the cab for all the 5 days?
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| Articles and Blogs | | On the Himalayan Queen - Blog about travel from Kalka to Shimla on the Himalayan Queen. | | Shimla: The Queen of Hills - The British called Shimla the "Queen of Hill Stations." Shimla, the summer capital of India before independence is now the capital of Himachal Pradesh. | | Official Websites | | Himachal Pradesh Tourism - Himachal Pradesh Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Himachal Pradesh Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Himachal Pradesh, Lists of Tourist Guides in Himachal Pradesh and Transportation in Himachal Pradesh. | | Shimla District Administration - Shimla has seen many important historical events such as the famous Shimla Pact between India & Pakistan which was signed here. | | Other Useful Links | | Shimla Weather - Weather forecast for Shimla with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images. | | Indira Gandhi Medical College - Indira Gandhi Medical College came into existence in the year 1966. There are 31 specialised departments with a 260 strong teaching staff. |
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