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In this article, we will discuss about the Journey by way of Road
The distance between Chandigarh to Shimla is around 120 km. The four laning project involves the creation of 11 tunnels between Shimla and Kothi to help reduce the distance by 19 km. The emphasis will be on reducing the travel time.
1.First station is Pinjore in which Pinjore Garden is situated. Pinjore Gardens also known as Yadavindra Gardens is located in Pinjore, Panchkula district in the Indian state of Haryana. It is an example of the Mughal Gardens style. It is called the “Shish Mahal” (palace of glass), which is adjoined by a romantic "Hawa Mahal" (airy Palace). The second terrace with arched doorways has the "Rang Mahal" (painted palace). The third terrace has cypress trees and flowerbeds leading to dense groves of fruit trees. The next terrace has the "Jal Mahal" (palace of water) with a square fountain bed and a platform to relax.
2Second famous station is Kalka from which Kalka Shimla Train is running. The Kalka–Shimla Railway is narrow gauge railway in North-West India travelling along a mostly mountainous route from Kalka to Shimla. It The Kalka–Shimla Railway was built in 1898. to connect Shimla, the summer capital of India during the British Raj, with the rest of the Indian rail system. At the time of construction 107 tunnels and 864 bridges, were built throughout the course of the track.
3 Second stationis Timber Trail. A resort with a cable car called Timber Trail is a few miles north of the town on the Shimla highway again.A newly built hotel with spacious and luxurious rooms by the name of Hotel Royal Regency having very reasonable rates is also located on Kasauli Road.
4 Dharampur is a town located in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh It is about 65 km from Shimla and 15 km from Kasauli on the National Highway no. 22. Dharampur situated on the Chandigarh - Shimla Highway
5The another station is Solan. Solan is the district headquarters of Solan district (created on 1 September 1972) in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The largest Municipal Council of Himachal Pradesh, it is located 46 kilometres (29 mi) south of the state capital, Shimla. At an average elevation of 1,600 metres (5,200 ft). The place is named after the Hindu goddess Shoolini devi. Every year in the month of June, a fair celebrating the goddess is held, featuring a 3-day mela at the central Thoudo grounds. Solan was the capital of the erstwhile princely state, Bhagat..
6Kandaghat is a small town & Tehsil (sub-district) in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, India which is situated on the Kalka-Shimla National Highway No. 22. The road to the famous tourist destination of Chail turns from Kandaghat which is at a distance of 29 km. The capital of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla (earlier called Simla) is at a distance of 30 km.
7Now you reaches to shimla.
The Mall is the main shopping street of Shimla. It also has many restaurants, clubs, banks, bars, post offices and tourist offices.
Church Situated on the Ridge Christ Church is the second oldest church. It has a very majestic appearance and inside there are stained glass windows which represent faith, hope, charity, fortitude, patience and humility.
Jakhu Hill: 2 km from Shimla, at a height of 8,000 ft, Jakhu Hill is the highest peak an offers a beautiful view of the town and of the snow-covered Himalayas. At the top of the hill, is an old temple of Lord 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, has tried to protect hill-out and the cultural wealth of the state..
Summer Hill is Situated at a distance of 5 km from the Ridge is the lovely township of Summer Hill, at a height of 6,500 ft on the Shimla-Kalka railway line.
Tara Devi: 11 km from the Shimla bus-stand. Tara Devi Hill has a temple dedicated to the goddess of stars on top of the hill.
Sankat Mochan: A very famous Lord Hanuman temple is located here.
Mashobra: 13 km from Shimla, site of the annual Sipi fair in June.
Kufri 16 km from Shimla at a height of 8,600 ft, Kufri is the local winter sports centre, and it also has a small zoo.
Chail was built as summer retreat by the Maharaja of Patiala during the British Raj, it is known for its cricket pitch, the highest in the world.
Tattapani: Location of sulphur springs which are found near the Tatapani mandir (holy temple)
New Shimla: The main residential area of Shimla.