Shimla Destination Guide

Chail in Shimla

43 km from Shimla and with a lush green setting, this was the former summer capital of the Patiala state. At 2,250 mts. it has the world’s highest cricket pitch and polo ground. The old palace, now a hotel, and the rich deodar forests are added attractions.

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Tattapani in Shimla

29 kms. from Naldehra are the hot sulphur springs of Tattapani
which are said to have therapeutic properties.

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Narkanda in Shimla

Narkanda, 64 km drive from Shimla, is another ski resort with splendid slopes and breathtaking views. Narkanda, at an elevation of 2708 metres has dense pine forests which provide timber. Hatu peak, 8 km. from Narkanda provides a striking panorama of the plains below and the surrounding snow bastions, sentinels of the eternal snow line.

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Kamna Devi, Tara Devi & Shyamla Devi Temples of Shimla

There are three principal temples of Goddess Kali in Shimla. Of which one is the prospect hill known as the temple of Kamna Devi. The other one is the Tara Devi temple, 3 km from Shimla. While the third one is situated just below the Grand Hotel, a popular place of worship. The idol of the goddess was of four feet in height which was later replaced by a smaller figure from Jeypore, which reposes in a smaller room with an iron gating before it. The temple is adorned by seven metal bells which are rung at irregular intervals.

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Kufri in Shimla

Kufri, the famous winter sports capital is situated at a height of 2,622 metres. The air is crisp and invigorating. In winters when the hills are carpetted with snow, Kufri is agog with activity. Tourists in great numbers come from far and near to enjoy majestic view of the perrenial Himalayas and try their hand with skiing. Kufri has fine slopes for the beginners as well as for the good skiers.

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