At the height of 2200m
above sea level is Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh and
the largest in the whole Himachal. The city lies set in the beautiful
Himalayan hills and provides a sense of pure grace. While you are
searching for the best 3 Star Hotels in Shimla, your choice will be Chateau Garli in
Shimla. While you are indulged in
the luxury and comforts of Chateau Garli then you can enjoy these
incredible alluring spots of tourism in Shimla
The main city of Shimla
was the love history of British Rule. They made Shimla as their main
capital for the summer season from 1864. They chose Shimla as their
main capital and ruled India as the temperatures rose in the whole
country. The old beautiful worldly charm of Shimla still remains with
the architecture from the colonial era and Mall Road of Shimla that
is mesmerizing and churches that are magnificent. The historical values of
Shimla are evident, not just with Britishers but due to other reasons
also. In the year 1945, the famous Shimla Conference was held and in
1972 the pact between Pakistan and India. If the frenzy of spending
time in hills is big, then nearby hill stations like Kufri and Chail
are not far away from the capital city of Himachal Pradesh.
While the hill stations
near Shimla is fantastic, it’s the main city that has great tourism
marvels that you will love to explore:
Shimla Christ Church:
At mall road is Shimla Christ Church, this is
the second oldest church in the whole North India. Built on the
Neo-gothic style of architecture, this church is extremely appealing
and beautiful. Due to its location and its significance, this church
is the main attraction in the whole of Shimla. It took 11 years to
complete this church in the era of British rule. This church glows
with lights at night and true attraction to look at.
Himachal State
Museum: The state
museum is a true attraction for all the history lovers and true
tourists. Also located on the famous mall road of Shimla this museum
surely exhibits artefacts and collections from the Pahari art forms
and history collections from all over the country. True art and
collections are found in Himachal State Museum in Shimla.
Jakhoo Temple: The
Jakhoo Temple is amidst the beautiful lush Shivalik mountains. This
temple is traditional and exotic and surely provide a sense of the
vibe of mysticism to the people visiting here. The main deity that
this temple is dedicated to is Hindu God Hanuman. This temple is
famous for the largest statue of Lord Hanuman, that is visible from
whole Shimla. The making of Hanuman
statue is an engineering marvel as the statue is so tall yet standing
on such height above the sea level. This temple is just 2 Km away
from the main city of Shimla. The statue at this temple is also big
that it has surprised Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil. The
legends say that Lord Hanuman stopped for rest to search for
Sanjeevani Booti to save Lord Laxman.
Lakkar Bazar: Lakkar
Bazar is heaven for Shopaholics. As the name suggests Lakkar means
wood and the market is loaded with wooden articles of all kinds. It
extends in a short road adjoining The Ridge in Shimla. The market
gives a boost to the local handicraft industry. Along with wooden
pieces, you can also find Pashmina shawls in some of the shops. A
major attraction for the female buyer is the Kullu shawl. The most sold item in the
market is the wooden climbing stick as the Lakkar bazar is right at
the base of Jakhoo peak and many trekking enthusiasts climb to its
top. Lakkar Bazar came into
existence after a group of Sikh carpenters who were skilled in
turning deodar and walnut wood into beautiful decorative items moved
here from Hoshiarpur and set up small shops here in Shimla.
Tattapani: The
word simply means cold water in Hindi. It is a calm, tranquil place
surrounded by hilltops. Situated 64 km away from Shimla, it is a
place you would want to visit if you want to run away from the hustle
and bustle of traffic and crowd. It is a destination of natural
beauty which connects you with several caves, hot water baths and
many known temples. In addition to that, the
place also provides a means for several adventure sports such as
river rafting in the Satluj river as well as mountaineering
activities like trekking and rock climbing. Located on the Dhauladhar
range, the Chateau Garli was built in 1921. Today this heritage hotel
is an epitome of true plush comforts and 5-star luxe that will surely
entice you with marvellous hospitality. When in search for Shimla Best Hotels consider Chateau Garli as the
final frontier.
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