SHIMLA- Romantic, colourful and cheerful. The city is not just famous for its beauty and snowfall but also the rich heritage and history it holds. Shimla has been favourite of not just the travellers, nomads but a lot of Royal Families, the beauty of the town never fails to amaze anybody.
Live in the Royalty of SHIMLA:
One of the heritage properties that was built by the King of Seikhpura (now in Pakistan) for his queen before partition. The queen was so in love with the summer capital that even the partition did not stop from shifting permanently from Lahore to Shimla after Pakistan. The heritage property where the Royals used to live is now Hotel SPRINGFIELDS: located in Chota Shimla, the hotel has not just mesmerizing views from the garden, also proving it's guests with great hospitality.
The built and infrastructure of the Hotel is very traditional and royal, decorated with centuries-old ornaments. This place will give you a flashback of Royalty.
Palace turned Hotel was the gift from the King of Sheikhpura for his queen.
What Special Springfields has to offer?
Enjoy bonfire nights with your loved ones with the view of Valley
Big lounges for a private party
Celebrate festivals such as Lohri, Diwali
Explore Chotta Shimla
Visit the Gems in Shimla:
Mashobra: located 13 km. away from Shimla, Mashobra has several excellent picnic spots. Mashobra is the site of the annual Sipi fair in June. The nearest rest house is at Craignano which is 3 kms. from Mashobra and is a beautiful holiday resort.
Annandale: Developed as the playground of Shimla, Annandale is 2-4 kms. from the Ridge at a height of 6,117 ft. It is a favourite spot for cricket, picnics and the princely game of polo.
Naldehra: 22 kms. from Shimla and surrounded by beautiful deodar trees. Naldehra has a well kept nine-hole golf course. It is a lovely, popular picnic spot.
Chail: The little mountainous heaven 45 kms. from Shimla. It was the summer capital of the Maharaja of Patiala before Independence. The forests near Chail have many species of birds and deer.
Kufri: 16 kms. from Shimla at a height of 8,600 ft. Kufri is the winter sports capital. During winter, visitors have the facility for skiing.
and not to forget the Most Visited Spots of Shimla:
The Mall Road: located at the heart of the town, the Mall Road in Shimla is one of the busiest commercial areas of this place. Built by the British during the colonial rule in India, the Mall Road is a popular promenade as no vehicular traffic is permitted. The Gaiety Theatre has pride of place on the Mall Road.
The Ridge: The Ridge is the hub of all cultural activities of Shimla. It is situated along the Mall Road, which is the famous shopping centre of Shimla. Most major places of Shimla like Lakkar Bazaar, Mall, Scandal Point, Jakhoo hill, etc. are connected through the Ridge.
Jakhu Hill: 2 kms. from Shimla, at a height of 8000 ft, Jakhu Hill is the highest peak and offers a beautiful view of the town and of the snow-covered Himalayas. At the top of the Hill, is an old temple of Hanuman, which is also the home of countless playful monkeys waiting to be fed by all visitors.
Shimla State Museum: The Museum, which was opened in 1974 to project the cultural wealth of the state. There is a collection of miniature Pahari paintings, sculptures, bronzes wood-carvings and also costumes, textiles and jewellery of the region.
Tara Dev: 11kms. from the Shimla bus-stand. Tara Devi has a temple dedicated to the goddess of stars on top of the hill. There is a military Dairy Town here as well as the headquarters of Bharat Scouts and Guides.
Best time to visit:
Peak Season: Summer- 15 April- 1 July
Snowfall: December to March
Contact Hotel Springfeilds:
As I always tell my readers and viewers, ALWAYS ALWAYS book directly with the Homestay/BNB/HOTEL/RESORT because no website or portal can give you the value or the Price that the host of the property can. So here you go:
Hotel Springfeilds
Opp. Tibetan School, Chotta Shimla
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, INDIA
Pin Code: 171002
Phone: +91-0177-2621297 Mob: +91 9816035893
Email: hotelspringfieldsshimla@gmail.com
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