Himachal Day: Himachal turns 76 today, literacy rate reaches 82.80% from 7%; State level function in the capital
This state came into existence on April 15, 1948. State level function Himachal Day will be organized at Ridge Ground,
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Himachal Pradesh News, Events, Articles & Blog
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Shimla
Shimla is the Queen of Hills. Shimla has been the summer capital during British rule in India. The name Shimla comes from local goddess Shyamala which is another name of goddess Kaali.
Shimla is a major tourist place in North India. Shimla has large number of tourist attractions in and around Shimla. Kufri, Naldehra, Naarkanda, Mashobra, Tattapaani are few of them. Within Shimla itself there number of tourism spots. Ridge, Mall Road, Scandal Point, Wildflower hall, HP University, Advanced Study are places which one should not miss while visiting Shimla.
Shimal has a number of hotels. It ranges from a few hundred to many thousands per night. Shimla has easy access. In additions to road access it has train and air services as well.
Shimla Guide: Queen of Hills – brings you information about Shimla Tourism, places of interest, General Information, Important Phone numbers and stay guide.
HRTC Museum: Himachal Road Transport Corporation’s bus museum to be built in Shimla
A bus museum will be built in Shimla on the lines of Mumbai. The bus museum is being built to
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The Ridge – Large Open Space in Heart of Shimla
The Ridge is one of the major tourist places located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The Ridge is the center of
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Haunted tunnel of Shimla Express Highway
Shimla is a hill Station situated in the hills of Himachal. Many couples go for honeymoon after marriage. Shimla is
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When and how to reach Shimla
Nowadays everyone wants to go to Shimla but there is a question in one’s mind that when to go to
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Top activites and visits which are must in Nainital
Nainital is situated in the lap of Lake City, Uttarakhand and encompasses a wide range of hill stations which has
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Top 12 Beautiful Places to Visit in Shimla
Shimla, once the winter capital of British India is a wonderful place to visit, especially in Summers and Winters. Shimla
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Tara Devi Temple – Famous tourist attraction
Location Tara Devi temple is located 11 km from Shimla. Tara Devi temple is famous tourist attraction of the Shimla.
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Narkanda – Famous for Skiing & Winter sports
Location Narkanda is a beautiful town in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. The altitude of Narkanda is 2708 meters. It
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Important contact/telephone numbers of Shimla
Below are some of the important telephone numbers of Shimla city. If you find an important number missing out of
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Shimla Tourist Guide Map
Shimla, also known as Simla, is a tourism paradise located in the midst of Himalayan cedars and pines at an
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Chail – World’s highest cricket ground
Location Chail is 44 km from Shimla and 45 km from Solan. It is situated at an altitude of 2,250
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Indian Institute of Advanced Study
About Indian Institute of Advanced Study was set up by the Ministry of Education, Government of India as a Society under
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The Mall – Heart of Shimla
About The Mall So called the heart of Shimla, The Mall is the most attracting thing in the town. The Mall
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Jakhoo Temple – Ancient temple of Lord Hanuman
Location Jakhoo Temple is situated at the highest hill in Shimla town at an altitude of 2,455 meters above sea
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Shimla – Places of Interest
JAKHOO (HILL) TEMPLE Access by car, pony treck, 2 from town, 2,455 mts, the highest point of Shimla., pony
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Shimla – General Information
History of Shimla The word ‘Shimla’ derived from ‘Shyamala Devi‘, another name of the Hindu Goddess Kaali. The altar at Jakhoo Hill
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