Shimla, once
the ‘summer capital of British India’ has turned in to a vacationer-satisfying
paradise, located in the north of the country. The iridescent capital city of
exquisite Himachal Pradesh, Shimla is rated as the best tourist place in the
country. The place has seen both good and bad (from being the summer capital to
British India, to most loved hill station to most polluted hill station and
finally to have the most efficient government to control the pollution in the
city) and is still by far the most visited hill station.
One advice
you really want for your honeymoon is: The Place to visit and people from almost
every part of India has just one place to recommend: The beautiful Shimla!!
There is a huge variety in honeymoon packages for Shimla. People often ask what
is so majestic about Shimla, it is its location, about 2 hours from city
beautiful CHANDIGARH and 6 hours’ drive from the capital city NEW DELHI. People
have their own reasons to visit the place again and again, but in this article,
we will be focussing on our top 10 reasons for the newlyweds to visit this hill
station:
1)
India-Pakistan happened here –
Since Shimla was the summer capital of India prior to its independence, Shimla
was the city where the then leaders of our country formally decided to divide
India into India and Pakistan.
2)
The Mall – Widely known as “The
Mall Road”, it is the central point or the main road of the city that has
always succeeded to fascinate and attract visitors visiting the city.
3)
The City Temperature -Sitting at
the knee of the Himalayas, Shimla has somehow managed to keep its area safe
against the scorching heat of the rest of the country. The city is relatively
cooler than the plains close by, which is the biggest reason why the north
Indians find excuses to travel to Shimla every now and then.
4)
The Train ride between Kalka and
Shimla – Holding hands of your beloved and traveling in between the stunning
Shivalik mountains, connecting Shimla to Kalka, an isolated hill station, would
engrave never-vanishing memories of your honeymoon to the place. The train ride
covers 107 tunnels, is an experience where you will definitely be short of
words to express the riding pleasure.
5)
The Food – The place is never
short of lip-smacking food for its visitors. Indians are fond of their
over-dosed heavy cuisines and Shimla knows how to fulfil the taste-buds of its
guests, the place has everything to offer- from traditional Indian curries to
continental delicacies. Shimla will never disappoint that big fat foodie in
you.
6)
Shopper’s paradise – No trip can
be complete without shopping and you have great options to buy from Shimla.
Invest in the decorative wooden handicrafts, or snuggling woollens or the street
clothes. The famous Lakkar Bazaar is loaded with must buy stuff, after you have
purchased for almost every relative, just spare some time and dunk on the
famous Sita Ram’s Chole Bhature.
7)
Day out – Spare a day from Shimla and you have
two most beautiful villages Mashobra and Chail about 14 km and 60 km waiting
for you to visit their quiet and peaceful hills.
8)
The Heritage Walks – Honeymoon is
all about spending quality time together, so Shimla gives you the chance to
explore the city on foot, holding hands and talking endlessly. The city makes
sure you get enough space for your romantic walk and thus barred the entry of
vehicles in its central part, making the city’s heritage sights even more
amazing.
9)
Rashtrapati Niwas or the
Viceregal Lodge – Another heritage site on the Observatory hills in Shimla,
built in 1888, the place was the home to the British Viceroy in India. For
anyone who is an architectural nerd, this is the best place to visit.
10)The snow
experience – Nothing can beat the snowing experience on your honeymoon. Shimla
becomes even more calm, cold and beautiful when it snows in Shimla. Missing
this would be a great loss to your trip.
For more information on what places to visit
and where to stay in Shimla, visit http://www.kotiresorts.com/offers/honeymoon-package/
