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Wild
Flower Hall:Wild
flower hall is situated
at an altitude of 2,498 m and 13 km from Shimla on Hindustan-Tibet
Road. Nestling among
thick flora and fauna, the Wild Flower Hall commands a
breathtaking view of the snows.
Mashobra: Situated on Shimla-Naldehra road 10 kilometers
from Shimla at a height of 7700 feet. It is a place of
unique beauty, and is an ideal interlude beneath the oaks and
the pines. Featuring beautiful gardens it is a popular
weekend spot, lined with innumerable picnic spots.
Stone benches have been strategically placed all over the
grassy knolls, where you can sit back and enjoy views of the
Dhauladhar Range. About 3 km from Mashobra is the lovely
resort of Craignano (7,800 feet).
Naldehra
: Naldehra, is
situated at an altitude of 6706 feet and is 25 km from
Shimla on Shimla- Tattapani road. Naldehra houses the oldest
and the highest golf course in India. It is a famous
picnic spot and one can have leisure pine lined forest walks
and horse rides. Its beauty has attracted the film industry
and this place has featured in many Hindi movies.
Tattapani
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It is 51 km from Shimla and
well known for hot sulfurous springs. One can enjoy
fishing and playing in the water.
Kufri
:Kufri is the
hottest spot to be during winters, because everyone lands up
here to ski and throw snowballs at each other. Situated at
distance of 16 km from Shimla and at an altitude of 2510 m
above sea level it attracts bands of ski enthusiasts from
all over the country drift from the snowy fields of Kufri to
Narkanda in search of the finest ski slopes on which to
flaunt their expertise. The Himalayan Nature Park here has a
good collection of animals and birds found in the region.
Fagu
:Fagu
overlooking the Giri Valley , is situated on Hindustan-Tibet
Road and is 23 kilometers from Shimla. Fagu is gifted
with some enchanting views of the valley and distant Himalayas.
Fagu also serves as entry point for Kinnaur and Spiti, and
is an ideal trekking base.
Narkanda
:Situated at 66
kilometers from Shimla, on Hindustan Tibet road Narkanda,
offers wonderful slopes for skiing. At an elevation of 9017
feet, it has dense pine forests. Hatu peak, 8 km from
Narkanda, provides a striking panorama of the plains below.
Narkanda offers spectacular views of snow ranges. In winters
short skiing courses are organized.
Chail:Situated at 45
kilometers from Shimla, Chail is a lush green setting
and was the former capital of the Patiala State. It has the
world’s highest cricket ground at a height of 7220 feet
situated in the cantonment area , as such, is out of bounds
to civilians. There is a wildlife sanctuary at a distance of
3 km from here. It is one of the few notified regions in the
state where humans and wild beasts live side by side. The
Palace of Maharaja Of Patiala has been converted into the
popular Palace Hotel. Chail is for leisurely walks in summer
and autumn, and fun in the snow in winters.
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