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Shimla: The favorite weekend getaway

Shimla, a colonial heritage, boosts of a lifestyle that echoes a modern tune. The legendary and famous Mall road made immortal by the notorious Scandal Point and revered Kali-Barhi Temple, enthralls the sightseer; the sizeable and geographically important Ridge showcases the Grand Himalayan Ranges that gives goose-pimples to the onlooker.

The Christ Church a much wanted sight for a photo opportunity and the famed Gaiety Theatre has been renovated.

On one end of Shimla lies Tara Devi. A 17th century old temple dedicated to Goddess kali. The captivating and historical residence of viceroy of British India Vice Regal Lodge and currently The Indian Institute of Advance Studies is a splendid example of Victorian architecture. The Himachal State Museum has a rich collection of ancient historical sculptures and paintings of Himachal Pradesh. Jakhoo Temple, the town’s highest peak, a vantage point for a holistic view of the Shimla town. The temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and is part of the Legend & Epic Ramayana. It is a uphill trek to the temple ending at the hill top with chilling winds that cut through your ears.

The famous and romantic nature walks around Shimla narrates many a tales and is popular among foreign tourists in their quest to know the real and former summer capital of British India.

Accommodation in Shimla ranges from budget hotels to 5-star heritage properties. There are few Simla hotels that date back to the British Raj. There is Cecil operated by the Oberoi group which has hosted the rich and the famous throughout its 55 year hold history. Then there is the Wild flower hall on the outskirts of Shimla on the Kufri Shimla highway. There are number of small towns like Kufri, Chail, Mashobra, Naldehra which alternative accommodation to the commercialized Shimla hotels where one can be closer to the nature.