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INDEX - SHIMLA |
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| Introduction | General Information |
| Situated
in the North-west Himalayas, Shimla is the capital of
Himachal Pradesh . [More] |
Area
: 18 sq.kms. Altitude : 2,213 metres. [More] |
| How To Get There | Tourist Facilities |
| Air
: The nearest airport is at Jubbarhati, 23 km from Shimla, and is linked to Chandigarh, Kullu and Delhi. [More] |
Private
taxis, mini buses and Himachal Road Transport Corporation buses
are available. [More] |
| Where To Stay | What To See |
| HOTELS (Government Approved) The Mall |
Jakhoo
Hill: 2 km Shimla's highest peak offers panoramic views of the town. [More] |
| Musium & Art Gallery | At A Distance |
| THimachal
State Museum |
Naldehra.23km.
Under a skyline etched with
conifers, [More] |
| Conducted Tours | Where To Eat |
| Himachal
Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) has a fleet
of air-conditioned and luxury coaches [More] |
RESTAURANTS Ashiana Goofa Restaurant The Ridge Fascination Restaurant The Mall |
| Entertainment | Where & What to Buy |
| CINEMAS Ritz, The Ridge [More] |
Wooden
articles, toys etc. can be bought from: [More] |
| Festivals | Places of Worship |
| Sipi
Fair at Mashobra in May Summer Festival in May/June |
Hindu Kali Bari Temple, Krishna Mandir, Hanuman Temple at Jakhoo. |
| Sports Activities | Banks/Money Changers |
| Skiing The skiing season generally commences in the first fortnight of January and continue till mid-March |
State
Bank of Patiala, The Mall |
| Hospitals/Nursing Homes | Travel Reservations |
| Kamla
Nehru Hospital |
Air Indian Airlines South East Asia Travels |
| Tourist Information Centre | |
| Himachal
Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation [More] |
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