Spending a wonderful holiday in Shimla

There is no denying that Shimla is one of the most prominent destinations on India tourism map. The summer capital of British India and today, the administrative seat of Himachal Pradesh, the city has been luring travelers and adventure buffs for decades. The bewitching natural splendor of the place is such that even the British could not resist the temptation to visit it, with some making the beautiful place as their permanent residence. There are still various crumbling houses, old schools, posh bungalows, churches, and other structures from the British Raj that dot the city. If you crave for exploring the old colonial remnants and Indian history, Shimla is a destination to consider. With its well-developed amenities, the convenience of being an easy-to-reach destination, and a large array of Shimla hotels, you will find it worth to visit the place in order to explore the checkered history of British India.

However, history is just one of the many aspects of the place that beckon one to visit it. The unspoiled and captivating natural beauty of the place is alone sufficient enough to lure one towards the place. It is perhaps completely correct to say that the city is a love at first sight as nothing compares to the beauty of the rolling hills that are patched by lush greenery with chunks of houses and buildings filling up the spaces. Nothing beats the pleasant weather of the place as the city is perched in the Himalayas that traverse through north to east India. Whether you arrive here in summer or winter, you will always find the place fascinating.

During summer the place turns lustrous as the cool wind clears off the morning mist, letting the sun to sprawl its genial warmth. It is the perfect time to go for leisurely walks, treks, trout fishing, photography, rock climbing, picnic, etc. On the other hand, winter turns the place into one of the country's premier ski resorts. As the thick layers of snow start to cape the entire region, the number of skiers and snow lovers starts to rise. However, it is advisable to pack lots of woolen in your backpacks as the temperature drops below 0 degree C. With its well-developed amenities, the convenience of being an easy-to-reach destination, and a large array of

Pratima is a travel writer and loves to visit different places India. She is an avid traveler herself, and whenever she has the opportunity she flews to the destinations that she has listed in her travel log.