If you wish to see the
snow capped mountain peaks, lively valleys, gushing waterfalls, lovely lakes,
meadow of wild flowers, historical temples, picturesque environment and
adventure sport spots, then Shimla and Manali are the right tourist
destinations for you to spend your holiday. Both the hill stations are nestled,
in the state of Himachal Pradesh in northern India, and form perfect vacation
spots to relax and enjoy with family members, relatives, and friends. There are
plenty of Shimla Manali tour packages offered
by tour operators and travel agents. These packages come at reasonable and
affordable rates for both the domestic as well as foreign travelers. There is a
constant rush towards these destinations, throughout the year.
Being the capital of
Himachal Pradesh, this alluring hill spot is crowned near the Beas River
Valley. Endowed with a mix of natural beauty and touches of urbanization,
Shimla offers a plethora of tourist spots to explore, ranging from the all time
famous Christ Church on the Ridge, the Naldehra Golf Club
on the hilltop, the Municipal Corporation (Town Hall), the Jakhu Hill, Shimla
State Museum, Summer Hill, Tara Devi temple, Mashobra, Sankat Mochan, the
Keonthal Estate, Sarva Dharma Mandir, Anand Vilas, Kufri, Tatapani mandir,
Tattapani, etc. Further, to make shopping an experience worth remembering, the
local shopping markets, the Tibetan Bazaar and the Mall road offer shops selling regional
products and exotic items.
Moreover, Skiing
happens to be a popular sport for both kids and adults in winter, and is offered
at some of the popular sport centers in Shimla. Apart
from the popular tourist spots, the toy train journey still holds its charm for
the new visitors visiting Shimla and forms one of the best ways for discovering this hill station. The toy train
experience is also offered by the travel service providers selling Shimla tour packages.
Manali, located at the northern end of the Kullu valley,
offers all that is expected from a popular hill station. Events like river rafting in ‘Kullu River’ and
trekking programs to Rohtang Pass form the main elements of a fun holiday at
Kullu Manali. The climate of this place is moderately cool during summers and
predominately cold during winter. Snowfall can be witnessed in the month of December
or sometimes in the month of September too. The other famous attractions of
this alluring hill station include the Vashishta temple, the Old Manali
village, the Kangra Valley and the Kullu valley.
Nainital tour packages form the most sough-after tour packages
among the western Himalaya tourist destinations. This happening tourist town is
filled with flora and fauna offering itself as a treat to its tourists. These
beautiful hill stations offer tremendous options for sports activities,
adventures and leisure. The charming and captivating tourist spots give a
lifetime experience to all its tourists. There are plenty of budget hotels, luxury resorts and
restaurants that can be booked in advance for a comfortable stay.
The generous and friendly people of this verdant land give
their best hospitality to the visitors. On the outset, Shimla and Manali are
also popularly known for their architectural
beautiful, wood-gabled buildings, wooden homes and colonial style cottages. The
mountain sceneries and picturesque landscapes of these places extend endless
moments to be captured as timeless photographs. These hill stations give a
wholehearted open invitation for the tourists to visit again and again.