Once you travel to Delhi there are umpteen weekend getaways that you can look forward to. Delhi in way acts as the gateway to almost the entire Northern region. One of the most frequented destinations from Delhi is Shimla especially in summers. Summers in Delhi are really scorching and so most of the locals and tourists look for some sort of relief. Tours to Delhi and Shimla are among the most popular North India tours.

Both Delhi and Shimla form ideal holiday destinations. Both very different from each other are characterized with their own specific charm and beauty. Delhi- Shimla is one among the most sought after tour packages offered by the travel agents in Delhi. Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh, which lies north of Delhi. Once the summer capital of India, Shimla abounds in natural beauty. Delhi- Shimla tour takes the travelers to the land of fragrant hills and gives an overview of the famous historical events. Shimla is also known for its natural beauty, apple orchards, handicrafts made of wood and the magnificent buildings rich in architectural designs.

Delhi- Shimla Transportation

Shimla is situated at a distance of 390 kms from Delhi. Shimla is well connected to Delhi by air, road and rail. There are land and air transport, which operate on a daily basis. Jagson flights fly from Delhi to Shimla. Apart from that Indian Airlines flights also connect Delhi to Shimla. Railways connect Kalka to Delhi and other major cities in India. Kalka connects Shimla by a meter gauge train. Other than the rail service, buses run regularly from Chandigarh to Shimla.

Delhi- Shimla Sightseeing

Shimla was once a part of Nepal and therefore was called Shyamala. The city has much to amuse the visitors. Some of the attractions in Shimla are:

Tibetan Monastery
Dhengu Mata Temple
Navbahar
Summer Hill
Sankat Mochan
Tara Devi Temple
Jakhoo Hill
Summer Hill
Scandal Point
Fagu
Chadwick Falls

Golfing, skiing, trekking and fishing are some of the activities offered by Shimla. Delhi- Shimla tour allows the travelers to enjoy the beauty of the hill city engulfed with dense forests.

Last Updated on 04 July 2011

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