The Shimla Trip 3N4D

Delhi-Kasauli(1N)--Shimla(2N)--Delhi(0N)--4D

Delhi -Kasauli (1N) - Shimla (2N) - Delhi

Delhi:

Delhi, capital city of the Republic of India. It is one of India's fastest growing cities. It has sprawled over the West Bank of the river Yamuna, straddling the river. The city has two distinct parts, Old Delhi & New Delhi. Old Delhi is centered on the Red Fort built by Emperor Shah Jehan between 1636 & 1658. The streets of Old Delhi are narrow & bustling. The beauty & serenity lies inside the courts of the main buildings. There are several tourist attractions in the city without which Delhi is not complete. From Red fort, Lotus Temple and Chandni Chowk to Modern art Gallery, Purana Quila and many more, Delhi boasts of an infinite range of touristy places. The Delhi Metro is another remarkable achievement of the city in the recent years.

Shimla:

Shimla, formerly known as Simla, is the capital city of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, located in northern India. It is bounded by Mandi and Kullu in the north, Kinnaur in the east, the state of Uttaranchal in the south-east, and Solan and Sirmaur to the south. The elevation of the city ranges from 300 to 6000 metres. Shimla is well known as a hub for India's tourism sector. It is among the top 10 preferred entrepreneurial locations in India. In addition to being the local hub of transportation and trade, Shimla is the area's healthcare centre, hosting a medical college and four major hospitals. The Kalka-Shimla railway line, constructed in 1906, added to Shimla's accessibility and popularity. The railway route from Kalka to Shimla has more than 806 bridges and 103 tunnels. In 2008, it became part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mountain railways of India.

Kasauli:

Kasauli is basically a cantonment town which is located in solan district of himachal Pradesh. This picturesque town which is about 1900 m above sea level is a health resort. The temperature rise upto 32 degrees in summer. This town can be compared to a gift box. Just like a gift box this little town is full of surprises. Some prominent attractions includes Monkey Point also calles as mann ki point is the highest point of kasauli . You can get a breath-taking view of the entire city. The scenery includes the great river satluj flowing through the valley and snow covered mountains of lower Himalayan range. Sunset point -popularly called as lover’s lane is located at a distance of 1 km from the city. This area offers picturesque landscapes and stunning sceneries. The valleys at kasauli are one of the quietest places one could offer. The Christ church boasts of an ancient gothic architecture. Other attraction includes- Gurudwara Shri Guru Nanakji, Sri Baba Balak Nath Temple, Baptist Church and Timber Lake. When we talk about shopping, mall road is a paradise for shop-o-holics. The mall road offers exquisite items like jams, ceramic mugs, pottery items etc. This small town is also famous for jams, jellies and marmalades. For food, This town offers exotic dishes like lip smacking momos and refreshing green ginger tea. Non- veg guys can try out Murg Makhani and Chicken Steak Sizzler which is available locally.

Day 1: Delhi To Kasauli
Morning drive from Delhi to Kasauli. On reaching Kasauli check-in-to the hotel. Kasauli, unlike other popular hill stations in Himachal, is a quiet town. It is ideal for people who want to spend a holiday in the midst of green hills and untouched natural beauty.

Kasauli was also developed by the British, just as Shimla was. It is at a height of 6500 feet, making it a very delightful hill station for summers. If you wish to see the beautiful blessings of Nature, then Kasauli is just the place for you. It has great vantage points, waterfalls and lush green hills. There are a number of Tibetan stalls, which sell woollen wear but one has to bargain a bit. You can also get little souvenirs and gift items made of wood. Overnight stay at Kasauli.
Day 2: Kasauli To Shimla
Today get ready for full day excursion trip to Solang Valley, the Magnificent views and natural beauty are a never - ending source of delight. Return to the hotel for Overnight stay in Kasauli. There are many tourist attraction nearby the solan i.e. Barog, from here one can have a panoramic view of Churdhar Peak (3647 m) also known as the Mountain of the Silver Bangle. Shoolini Devi Temple, Bon Monastery, is about 12 kms from Solan. This monastery is the second oldest monastery in the world, Karol Tibba which has a historic value as Pandavas lived here during their 'Agyatvas' period. Jatoli Shiv Temple, Parwanoo, Kiarighat and Darlaghat.

Later In The Evening driver to Shimla and Stay Overnight in hotel
Day 4: Shimla To Delhi
Morning proceed for the sightseeing of Shimla covering Kalbadevi Temple, Jakhu Temple, Hanuman Temple or stop for a while at the beautiful stained-glass-windows of Christ Church, which was built in the 1850 's. Afternoon excursion to Kufri from Shimla, an exotica of nature as a place surrounded by dense forest and snow capped mountains amidst virgin peaks and natures flora and fauna where one can completely relax and tune oneself for natural beauty, Evening free to enjoy the scenic beauty of Kufri. Fagu, Indira Gandhi Holiday Home and enjoy horse riding in the apple orchids. Return to the Hotel Rest of the day is free to explore various scenic sights or visit mall road and shopping. Dinner and overnight stay at Shimla.

There are variety of attraction in Shimla as The Mall Road Shimla, Shimla Ridge, Located in the heart of Shimla is the famous tourist attraction known as The Ridge, Annandale is a lovely picnic spot, Glenn is also famous picnic spot, Prospect Hill is a great place to visit and unwind in the natural surroundings, State Museum & Library, Summer Hill is famous for its university of Himachal Pradesh that is located here. It is said that Mahatma Gandhi used to come to stay here during his visit to Shimla. The Viceregal Lodge is located at the top of Observatory Hills and was constructed by the British.

In the evening Drive to Shimla and on arrival trip ends.

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