Shimla

Snow-capped Himalayan peaks, green pastures and dense cedar forests surround Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Colonial-era buildings, bustling bazaars, vibrant local life and quaint little shops add to the lure of this charming hill station. Shop for local handicrafts, stroll along the famous Mall Road or sample delectable eats at local restaurants—there is so much to keep you occupied in Shimla.

My recent visit was to Shimla in Himachal Pradesh, and the foremost reason as to why one should visit Shimla is to experience a pollution free environment, which we are immensely deprived of. There are absolutely no vehicles in Shimla in order to maintain the clear environment. People there are accustomed to walk long distances on foot with no sense of fatigue in them. In order to experience a blissful environment, Shimla is an exotic destination and has a clean environment it can never be surpassed.

In places like Delhi where pollution has become a major problem, Shimla would act as a soothing experience. It is often said that for breathing clean air, Shimla is an invincible Eco Tourish destination. A healthy atmospheres leads to a healthy life, mind and body. I also indulged in trekking with the help of a guide who took me through beautiful trek routes. He told me that there are many more hidden treks but I was not able to see them because of less time. Shimla should be visited by everyone at least once a year to get rid of the polluted atmosphere for at least few days. The clean air in Shimla gradually increases the energy level in ones’ body.

There were many dazzling and wonderful attractive spots to watch like Jakhu Hill, Lord Hanuman temple and local handicraft museum. Jakhu Hill is a mind-blowing hill station and according to the tour operator the hill station is safety trekking place among India. In next day morning we had gone trekking trip, really the trip was unforgettable. It was difficult to expression that moment. Apart from trekking we had also enjoyed shopping.

The Ridge is crowned by Christ Church, built in 1857. The stately yellow edifice features tall, arched stained-glass windows surrounded by a fresco designed by Rudyard Kipling’s father. Inside, tablets commemorate British officers and citizens of the colonial period.

Shimla’s pedestrian streets take one past historical buildings. fast-food restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques selling everything from often-useful umbrellas to traditional shawls and handicrafts. Roadside vendors offer wedges of fresh coconut arranged on deodar boughs or spicy chana masala (garbanzo beans) from a brass urn displayed with fresh tomatoes, green chilies and limes.

Many of Shimla’s other colonial buildings have retained their period exteriors, but inside have been turned into schools, government offices and modern hotels. Some former British residences, however, have maintained their interiors more or less intact. Through the years, they have changed hands from English lords to Indian maharajas.

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