Tourists not only from India but from all over the globe visit this most popular hill station in North India. People take Shimla tour packages to make their stay comfortable and affordable at Shimla hotels that range in various categories and provide comfortable accommodation and tasty food. People prefer this hill station because this gives the best sweeping view of the valleys and the lofty peaks of the Himalayan range on both sides.
Important Tourist Attractions
Shimla has a great deal of tourist activities and attractions to offer. The Lakkar Bazaar, Takka Pani, Sankat Mochan Temple, The Viceregal Lodge, the Mall and many more. Outdoor activities include adventures such as skating, fishing, skiing and golfing, all this add grace and colour to your holidays. The city receives mild to medium amount of snowfall. This makes skiing possible here throughout the winter season.
Most of the Shimla Hotels are located near the major tourist attractions in the hill station. They are surrounded by gorgeous mountains and valleys. You will find good hotels near the Mall and near Ghowra Chowki which is also a popular area here. Apart from accommodation facilities you can shop around at shopping malls and small souvenir stores as these are centrally located.
You can dine at wonderful restaurants that will give you a view of a typical scenic beauty of Shimla. Many tourists prefer to stay in and around the Mall area as hotels here are not so dear. Dreamland is a budget hotel that provides comfortable accommodation and modern amenities. It is situated above the ridge on the way to Jakhoo Temple.
Another budget hotel is Hotel Auckland, which is situated in the heart of the city in Lakkar Bazaar just 5 minutes from the Mall, the railway station and the victory tunnel. Another good hotel near the bus stand is the Hotel Sun-N-Snow. This is about 2 km from the station located on Ghowra Chowki. Two other hotels near the station are the Hotel Sangeet and Hotel Bright Land.
Tourists opt for Shimla tour packages as these packages include visits to other nearby hill stations. You get an opportunity to take part in festivals, adventure sports and visit Temples, culture and heritage sights and get a chance of visiting wildlife sanctuaries. Kullu and Manali are the nearby hill stations that are mostly included in your tour packages, when you visit the capital city of Himachal Pradesh.