- Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 23:10
- Shimla
- 69 views
The Indian state of Himachal Pradesh rests on the border of Tibet, and contains the hills that link the flat plains of Punjab in the west with the true Himalayan giants. Although Himachal Pradesh contains mountains of quite some height (Shilla on the Tibetan border stands tallest at 7026m) which would require a true guided expedition to climb, Hatu Peak is no such beast. Crowning ...
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- Thursday, December 24, 2009, 10:52
- In Shimla, Shimla
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Jubbal situated in Himachal Pradesh this is the Headquarters of the erstwhile
Princely State, Jubbal has a superbly maintained Palace which was designed by a French architect in the 1930 and is remarkable mix of European and indigenous styles.
This is one of the beautiful places which attract tourists from all over. This former hill kingdom is in the hills ...
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- Monday, November 16, 2009, 12:35
- Shimla
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No visit to the state capital Shimla is complete without visiting Jakhu Hill. This hill looms over Shimla town and is the geographical nucleus. This temple is dedicated to the monkey God Hanuman. Dedicated to the monkey god, Hanuman, Jakhu Temple is east of the town centre near the highest point of the Shimla ridge at 2455 m. A steep 45 minute walk from Scandal ...
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- Friday, August 21, 2009, 13:07
- Shimla
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Narkanda is an ideal retreat for the tourists who seek seclusion in mountains. It commands an unique view of the eternal snow line, the inviting apple orchards and dense forests. Narkanda is famous for Skiing & Winter sports. During these days the slopes come alive with skiers. The skiing at Narkanda was started in 1980 and since then HPTDC is conducting ...
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- Tuesday, August 11, 2009, 13:09
- Shimla
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Shimla is located in the lower ranges of the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is surrounded by thick growth of pine, deodar, oak and rhododendron forest. You can have the view of snow-covered high ranges towards the north while the valleys produces the sounds of the streams and swaying fields. There are many colonial edifices to see within the city besides ...
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- Tuesday, August 11, 2009, 12:57
- Shimla
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Shimla is the "Queen of Hill Stations." which is 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 English named it Simla. Shimla is well ...
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