Shimla Travel Blog

Embarking on a road trip from Shimla to Spiti Valley is like entering a world of raw, untouched beauty. This journey, stretching over 450 kilometers, takes you from the lush green hills of Shimla to the stark, awe-inspiring landscapes of Spiti Valley. Whether you are a nature lover, an adventure seeker, or someone looking for a spiritual retreat, this road trip offers a unique blend of experiences that will leave you spellbound. Day 1: Shimla to Narkanda (60 km) Your adventure begins in Shimla, the charming hill station and former summer capital of British India. As you leave behind the bustling streets of Shimla, the road starts to ascend through dense pine forests and apple orchards. The 60-kilometer drive to Narkanda is relatively short but offers stunning views of the Himalayan r...

The temperature keeps increasing daily during the summer days. School holidays are over, so the chance is good to visit. If time is short or do not want to go far, you can go to Shimla. Surrounded by greenery that relaxes the mind, Shimla is also called the city of seven hills. Even in this summer, the maximum temperature here is around 25 degrees. With the increase in the number of visitors to Shimla over time, the crowd has started to stay here, but even now the attraction of Shimla has not decreased compared to any hill station. The Mall Road here is the most famous. There is a lot to offer for visitors to Shimla apart from traveling here. Those skiing on snow get this opportunity between mid-March to March. 7 and 15 days training camps are organized by the Himachal Pradesh Touris...

Shimla is a beautiful hill station that is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Situated at an elevation of 2202 meters above sea level, this place is also known as 'Summer Refuge' and 'Queen of Hill Stations'. The present Shimla district was created in 1972. This name of this place is derived from 'Shyamala', another name of 'Maa Kali'. Jakhu, Prospect, Observatory, Elysium and Summer are the important hills of this place. In 1864, this place was declared the summer capital of British India. After independence, this place was also the capital of Punjab for some time. Shimla was later made the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Travelers' paradise This picturesque mountainous area attracts various tourists. Tourists can enjoy breathtaking views of this mountain ra...

Shimla is a really interesting hill station. But due to rain in August end, you should check your plan a little. But the good thing is that in this season you will not have to bother much for booking. You can see a lot in Shimla. Apart from shopping on Mall Road, one can visit The Christ Church, Jakhu Temple, Tara Devi Temple, Sankatmochan Temple, Kamna Devi Temple, Kali Bari Temple. Himachal State Museum and Library, Botanical Garden, Elysium Hills, etc. are places to see. If you want to get out of Shimla, you can go to Mashobra, Naldhera, Kufri, Tattapani, Chahal. You will get information about them from Himachal Tourism site or you can reach Shimla and talk to any guide there. But for better holidays, you are advised to leave your tour with complete planning and advance booking. ...