“A narrow gauge railway line” would be the best way to describe the “Kalka-Shimla Railway” line. This railway line runs through the beautiful Shivalik hills. Over the years this railway line acquired such...
There are number of hill stations available in several states in India truly worth visiting.One such state renowned for them, is Himachal Pradesh. Now, the state of Himachal consists of many breath taking hill stations. However, there are few...
India boasts of more than 200 hill stations which are holiday retreats and tourist havens. Not surprisingly, there are a few ‘spooky’ ones which emit ‘eerie vibes’. Here is presenting four ‘Spooky Hill...
India as a nation has been blessed with diversity in culture as well as in its landscapes. So, be it north, south, east, northeast, or west there are number of spots in the country mainly hill stations that can be termed as...
Once the “Summer Capital of British India” Shimla in Himachal Pradesh is a popular tourist destination. This scenic city is not only known for its tranquility but also for its wonderful climatic conditions. Located at an altitude of 2,205...
Nestled up in the Aravalli Range and located in the Sirohi district of Rajasthan is a beautiful and popular hill station called Mount Abu. It is elevated at an altitude of 1220 meters above sea level. It is popular for its extreme natural beauty...
Comprising of a population of approximately 25,000 mainly be of approximately“Dard and the Tibetan descent” is the extremely scenic hill station called “Suru Valley”. It is located in Jammu and Kashmir in the Ladakh district. Located in close...
Solan named after a Hindu goddess “Shoolani Devi” is a scenic city in Himachal Pradesh that has gained a reputation for being a tourist hotspot. This city is elevated at an altitude of 1600 meters above sea level. This town is renowned for its...
Shimla a beautiful hill station located in the picturesque state of Himachal Pradesh. This hill station which is located at an altitude of 2,206 meters above sea level is known for its natural beauty and, over the years become a favorite tourist...
Popular for an annual fair and, located in the Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh is a scenic hill station called Renuka. It is elevated at an altitude of 2,205 feet above sea level. In addition, it is renowned for a lake, considered to be the...
On top of the Sivalik Hills lies an extremely beautiful town called “Nahan” in the Sirmaur District in Himachal Pradesh. This town is located at an altitude of 3058 feet and was founded in 1621 by Raja KaramPrakash. It is known for its...
The Hindustan-Tibet Road that was built in 1850 by British Governor-General Lord Dalhousie connects Shimla the capital of Himachal Pradesh to a beautiful small town called “Mashobra”. This town is elevated at 2,146 meters above sea level. The...
Kufri is a beautiful hill station located in the Shimla district in the state of Himachal Pradesh approximately 13 km from Shimla on the National Highway No 22. The word Kufri is derived from the word “Kufr” meaning lake in Pahari, the local...
In the district of Solan in Himachal Pradesh lies a beautiful hill station known as “Kasauli”. This hill station is located at an altitude of 1900 meters above sea level and was cantonment that was established by the British Raj in 1842.
The cinematography of the Subhash Ghai directed Bollywood musical “Taal” starring AishwaryaRai, Anil Kapoor, and Akshaye Khanna was not only beautiful but awe-inspiring. And the major reason was the location of the shoot i.e. Chamba.
In India there are a number of hill stations that are known as “Hiker’s paradise” and, one perfect example is Chail a hill station in Himachal Pradesh. This hill station is located at a distance of about 44 km from Shimla and 45 km from Solan.