Shimla is a beautiful hill station with snow falls in winters, pleasant in summers and springs and has always attracted Honeymoon couples and newly married couples. Shimla is situated in Himachal Pradesh and the official language spoken here is Hindi. From the time of British Rulers Shimla is known for its beauty and was declared as the summer capital for Britishers.
Shimla is the capital city of state Himachal Pradesh and has been a great center of attraction from the British period. The city is surrounded by the forest of oak and pine and famous for the architecture of making building in neo-gothic and tudorbethan design. Nearby Shimla there is a city known as Kalka which is famous for the longest narrow gauge railway route which is still running. The name of the city is given after the Goddess Kali incarnation named Shyamala Devi. There are a lot of destinations in Shimla which can be enjoyed in the trip of Honeymoon destinations in Shimla. Some of them have been described below –
Mall Road
The Mall is the main shopping street of Shimla. It also has many restaurants, clubs, banks, bars, Post Offices and tourist offices. The Gaiety Theatre is also situated there. People walk up and down the Mall slowly, stopping to gossip, as it is the main meeting place for everyone. The Ridge and Scandal point are the two main meeting points at the Mall. The mall is dotted with many eating places .The most famous among them is Trishul bakery which is known for its pastries.
Christ Church
Christ Church is the second oldest church in Northern India. It has a very majestic appearance and inside there are stained glass windows which represent faith, hope, charity, fortitude, patience and humility.
Annandale
Situated at a distance of 2 kilometers from the heart of the city, Annandale is a lovely picnic spot that is a major tourist attraction. One can relax and unwind over here and spend as much time as they want to.
Glenn
A thickly wooded forest, Glenn is a famous picnic spot that is located around 4 kilometers from the center of Shimla. The thick cover of the deodar trees makes this place a calm and tranquil locale. It used to be known as the playground of Shimla where racing, cricket and polo used to be the favorite pastime of the British.
Prospect Hill
It is situated at a height of 2155 meters, the Prospect hill is a great place to visit and unwind in the natural surroundings. It is also famous for a hilltop temple dedicated to Kamna Devi.
State Museum & Library
The Shimla State Museum and Library is a famous tourist attraction that is located at a distance of around 2.5 kilometers from the center of Shimla. The museum is famous for its collection of ancient sculptures, paintings, coins and photographs. The museum has samples of the famous Pahari miniature art form, which ceased to exist when the Western art form took over. The museum should be visited by anyone who is coming to Shimla.
Summer Hill
The Summer Hill is located at a height of 1283 meters above sea level. This charming spot 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.
Viceregal Lodge
The Viceregal Lodge is located at the top of Observatory Hills and was constructed by the British. This brilliant building served as the residence of the Viceroy, Lord Dufferin. It was completed by the year 1888 and it is still well maintained. This Lodge has now been transformed into the famous Institute of Advanced Studies and the six storey building still stands in its entire splendor. The lodge has famous gardens and perfectly manicured lawns. The place is a very famous tourist attraction and must be visited.
These are some special destinations in Shimla the city of snow, its natural beauty and sightseeing spots makes it an eye catching destination and thus known as one of the best honeymoon destination in India.
