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The British called Shimla the "Queen of Hill Stations."
Situated in the north-west Himalayas, Shimla, the summer capital
of India before independence, is now the capital of Himachal
Pradesh. Shimla derives its name from "Shyamaia", the Goddess
Kali, whose temple existed in the dense forest that covered
Jakhu Hill in the early 19th century. The English named it Simla.
Shimla is well connected by air, road and rail with all parts of
Himachal Pradesh, and the neighboring states of Punjab, Haryana,
Jammu & Kashmir and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Covering
the area of 18 sq km at a height of 7,238 ft.,Shimla is
surrounded by pine, deodar, oak and rhododendron forests. Its
well- developed facilities, easy accessibility and numerous
Destinationss make it one of the most popular hill stations of
India.
There are so many honeymoon places in Shimla such as Christ
Church, Mock Library, Gaiety Theater, Town Hall and General Post
Office. Honeymooner can also visit the Rashtrapati Niwas earlier
known as the Viceregal Lodge and Himachal State Museum. For the
sacred-hearted, there are lots of temples in Shimla such as
Jakhoo Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple and Taradevi Temple.
Honeymoon Destinations in Shimla
There are so many honeymoon destination in Shimla such as Jakhoo
Hill, Summer Hill, Prospect Hill, thee Glen and Chadwick Fall.
Honeymooners can bring a little excitement in their Honeymoon in
Shimla by exploring nearby places such as Chail, Craignano,
Kufri, Mashobra, Naldhera and Tattapani.
Honeymooners can indulge in adventure sports like hiking,
leisure walks, mountain climbing, river rafting, skiing and
trekking to avoid monotony to set in your schedule on Honeymoon
in Shimla. Without some shopping for the local products,
Honeymoon in Shimla is not complete. So, explore the Mall, Subzi
Mandi or Lower Bazaar and Lakkad or Wood Bazaar for dry fruits,
local handicraft items, medicinal herbs, shawls, Tibetan
carpets, wood items and woolen socks, gloves and caps.
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