If somebody asks you, “Isn’t Shimla and Manali the epitomes of Natural Beauty in North India?” Obviously! The honour is shared between them! These are some of the best tourist attractions and offer an amazing mix of adventure, food, nature, culture, and beyond. Moreover, there is a continuous chain of the breathtaking backdrop of mountains, lush green fields, and more. The list is never-ending! Every travelling fanatic must visit these bounties of nature once.

After weeks of planning and scheduling, he made plans for a long vacation with his childhood friends. They decided to scale all these beautiful destinations and experience the unseen beauty. Tushar is a Software Test Engineer by profession from Ambarnath with a strong passion for travelling. Hence, he kickstarted his 10 days, 9 nights trip from the Bandra Terminus, Mumbai. 

Let’s have a look at ‘Tushar’s Complete Guide to Visit the “Queen Of Hills” – Shimla’ 

The Trip Begins

It was a long and strenuous journey. The trip from Mumbai to Shimla was indeed a long one with several stations, including Delhi, Kalka, and more. 

Journey through Shivalik Express from Kalka to Shimla is a heritage train and the pathway goes through some wonderful sceneries. On reaching Shimla, the boys were drained, still, they managed to take a stroll on 

Shimla Mall Road is a long stretch of the road that each and every tourist visits. The group met some local people, visited some shops and relished the local cuisines as they were tired and drained after a long train journey.

Some Famous Tourist Spots

With a fresh mind and body, the group visited some famous tourist spots like the Jakhu Temple and Kufri. 

The Jakhu temple has an interesting history, Lord Rama’s Lakshman was shot here with an arrow which could be cured by only a specific plant found in the Himalayas. The place was totally occupied by monkeys, therefore, it was sort of a frightening but worthy experience. 

The next thing on the agenda was the snow-covered Kufri! It is a famous place, especially for its trekking and hiking tracks. Moreover, tourists also visit to witness snowy mountains, snowfalls, and more. After a day full of wandering & roaming around, the group headed back to the hotel and rested. 

Farewell To Shimla & Welcome To Manali!

After bidding farewell to Shimla, Tushar and the gang headed towards ‘Banjar,’ a small village in the Kullu district. After Banjar, the boys travelled to the Jibhi Banjar Valley where they stayed at a beautiful wooded hillside cottage. 

They made it a point to hit the Serolskar Lakeside where they saw something for the first time! They witnessed a frozen lake, a sight every travelling lover should see. 

Tushar’s group also covered some neighbouring villages and also stayed at a traditional homestay which was approx. 100-150 years old.

After feeling contented that all the famous destinations have been covered, they came back to Manali. As the trip was approaching its end, they visited the overwhelming Solang Valley and also the Mall Road with a diverse variety of cuisines, people, games, and more. Here Tushar’s Complete Guide to Visit Shimla comes to an end!

Overview of Tushar’s Complete Guide to Visit Shimla

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