Simla, now Shimla, vies with Mussoorie for the title of the Queen of the Hills. With its rich pine forests, waterfalls and splendid views, Shimla will make your honeymoon very special. This capital of Himachal Pradesh is nestled in the north-west Himalayas.
It has cool summers and freezing winters, with children and grown-ups building snowmen and pelting snow at each other. The narrow gauge train connecting Kalka to Shimla, has over 800 bridges and 103 tunnels, is a ride worth taking, as it meanders through beautiful meadows and the pine-tingling freshness of the green hills.
Shimla offers mesmerising views of snow-capped mountains while the famous Jakhoo temple – dedicated to Hanuman – is at the highest point, amidst pine forests, with plenty of monkeys around. The winter ski resort of Kufri is very close to Shimla, and this captivating hill station has the only natural ice skating rink in South Asia! Lakkar Bazaar is famous for its wooden souvenirs.
The Ridge and Scandal Point are the two famous places in the Mall, which will bring you in touch with the outside world, if you have some moments to spare for it. Just 5 kilometres from the Ridge is the quiet and lovely Summer Hill, while the scenic Chail close by, has the world’s highest cricket pitch. Annandale, also very close, is a scenic picnic spot.Walk through the clouds, gaze at the scintillating scenery or spend time wrapped in each other’s company, far from the madding crowd. Shimla has it all.
Shimla popular as the most demanding hill station among tourists. This place offers scenery of numerous beautiful forests of firs, pines, oaks and other attractive.The name Shimla in fact derived from 'Shyamalaya' that means to a blue house which built on blue slate by a faqir on Jakhu.
Trip to Shimla can be unforgettable experience because of its beautiful meadows with hyacinth, celandine, asphodel, climb . you can make your honeymoon a moment of forever remembrance , magnificent snow peaks and refreshing green all around.
