- Posted by India Tourist Guide on August 1st, 2008
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 "Shyamala";- the goddess Kali, whose temple existed in the dense forest that covered Jakhu Hill in the early 19th century. The [...]
- Posted by India Tourist Guide on August 1st, 2008
Find your way through Shimla by air, train, bus and other modes of transportation. Travel conveniently with the latest information on train timings, flight timings in Shimla.
By Air
Shimla Airport is at Jubbarhatti, 23 kms from city and is connected to Chandigarh, Kullu, Delhi. It has daily flights from Delhi and Kullu. On Tuesday and Thursday [...]
- Posted by India Tourist Guide on August 1st, 2008
Find great Shimla accomodation, Shimla hotels, Shimla lodges, Shimla paying guest accomodation, Shimla bacherlor rentals, Shimla backpackers lodging, cottages, resorts. Low prices, best deals on Shimla hotels and accomodation.
Shilon Resort
Shilon BaghKufri
Chail Road
Mundaghat P.O.
Himachal Pradesh - 171062
Telephone No: 0177 - 2733343
Website: www.shilonresorts.com
Tariff: Rs. 6000 - 9000
Peterhoff
Shimla
Himachal Pradesh - 171004
Telephone No: 0177 - 2812236
Website: www.hptdc.nic.in
Tariff: Rs. 1400 [...]
- Posted by India Tourist Guide on August 1st, 2008
Shimla Sightseeings: Museums, Local tours, Forts, Monuments, Historical places, Temples, Amusement Parks, Beaches. A complete Shimla sightseeing guide.
Architectural
Viceregal Lodge
Located on the Observatory Hill at the western end of the Shimla ridge, the Viceregal Lodge is a humongous structure ringed by tall pines. It was built in 1888 as the residence of Viceroy Lord Dufferin. Located [...]
- Posted by India Tourist Guide on August 1st, 2008
Shimla Travel Guidebooks: Find advice, information and inspiration to travel nook and corner of Shimla.
Ambey Book Depot
University Summerhill, Summer Hill, Shimla - 171005
Ph:2831315
Apex Stationers
51/1,Vijay Bhawan, Below Indian Overseas Bank,Middle Bzr, Shimla Ho, Shimla - 171001
Ph:+(91)-(177)-2650695
Asha Book Depot
Totu, Shimla - 171011
Ph:2837547
Asia Book House
The Mall, Shimla Ho, Shimla - 171001
Ph:+(91)-(177)-2812217
Bansal Book Depot
Lower Bzr, Shimla Ho, [...]
- Posted by India Tourist Guide on August 1st, 2008
Shimla Shopping Malls: Shop around, get deals, discounts or buy products at a bargain prices.
Shopping
The discerning shopper would find shopping in Shimla a pleasant experience. Like all hill stations in India, Shimla also has a rich and diverse forestland. One thing that must feature in your shopping cart in Shimla is the walking sticks. The [...]
- Posted by India Tourist Guide on August 1st, 2008
Shimla Entertainment Centers: Explore and enjoy the traditional Music, theatres, cinema halls, dance, cultural programs and more.
Cinema halls
Revoli Theatre
Lakkar Bzr, Shimla Ho, Shimla - 171001
Ph:+(91)-(177)-2658067
Ritz Theatre
Shimla Ho, Shimla - 171001
Ph:+(91)-(177)-2652413
Shahi Theatre
RAM Bzr, Shimla Ho, Shimla - 171001
Ph:+(91)-(177)-2803035
If you are fond of recent Hindi movies, you can attend. You can go to the Roller Skating [...]
- Posted by India Tourist Guide on August 1st, 2008
Shimla Tour Operators: Like to take a journey around Shimla, find local tour operators in Shimla.
Himachal Tourism
28,Sda Cplx, Kasumpti, Shimla - 171009
Ph:2625511 , 2625924 , 2625926 , 2625864
Himalayan Snow Peaks Tour & Travels
5, New Shimla,PH-2,Sec-1, Kasumpti, Shimla - 171009
Ph:2656004 , 2623285 , 2670578
Miles Outdoor & Amp Adventurs
Park Cafe, The Mall, Shimla Ho, Shimla - 171001
Ph:+(91)-(177)-2802369
Snow [...]
- Posted by India Tourist Guide on August 1st, 2008
Shimla Travel and Tourism Offices: Contact tourist information centers in and around Shimla.
Tourism info
Himachal Tourism Information Centre
Near Victory Tunnel, Shimla
Tel: 0177-2654589
HPTDC, 36, Chandralok Building
Janpath, New Delhi
Tel: 011-23325320, 23325233
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