In December, I happened to visit Shimla in Himachal Pradesh. It was my second visit to the place, this time with the family of my maternal uncle. With a hope to see snowfall which I have never encountered before rather none of us had, we decided December to be the best time for the same. Our excitement levels were high but like before this time too there was no snow-fall. Rather we were welcomed with the clear and warm sunny days which was unavailable in Delhi that time. Here I am sharing a few Photographs of the place that you may enjoy. If you plan to visit Shimla do not miss Indian institute of advance Studies.
Temple of Tara Devi which I didn't explore before served picturesque views. It was standing beautifully on a mountain cliff.
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| Me with my Aunt and cousins at Tara Devi Temple. |
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| A view from Tara Devi Temple |
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| Evening in Shimla, Mountain of houses... |
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| Sunset Hues, near mall-road. |
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| Mall-road at Night |
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| The Church at night, Shimla |
In my last blog about Shimla I mentioned my visit to Indian Institute of Advance Studies. I hvisited this beautiful place once again. It was lovely as ever, though this time with a little snow here and there.
It was built in 1884 as a home for Viceroy of India, which later on in 1965 was established as research Institute. The architecture inside is quite magnificent and mesmerizing.
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| Indian Institute of Advance Studies, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh |
In case you are travelling to Shimla by Road via Ambala-Shimla highway, you may like exploring
Pinjore Gardens on the way. To read more about Pinjore refer to
Wikipedia here.
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| My first shot in Pinjore Gardens |
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| Pinjore Gardens, Pinjore, Panchkula District, Haryana. |
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| ...to all my fellow bloggers and readers. Thankyou so much for your support to this blog!!! |
I feel so horrible for not visiting the place once, even after living nearby states for long.
ReplyDeleteThe Tara Devi temple pic is stunning. Gorgeous pictures.
Thanks a ton Raj! There are many other amazing places you can visit along with Shimla wnv you visit India next. I love your travelogue photography- quite an enchanting world is there too. :)
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DeleteNice clicks Shesha :)
ReplyDeleteThankyou so much. You visit Shimla often who knows the place better than you :)
Deleteohh my.. i guess i missed most of these places...
ReplyDeleteWell Deeps you can now plan one and explore. We bloggers motivate each other to travel and ponder and see a new world often... :)
DeleteHappy new year Shesha! These pics are so awesome! Shimla is seeped into Anglo-Indian culture and that's what makes it attractive!
ReplyDeleteThankyou so much Ankita. I am glad you liked the photographs. :)
Deletepictures are also telling stories... nice clicks and nicely described...inspiring to visit the place...!!
ReplyDeleteThanks a ton Anuj! :)
DeleteThanks so much Paresh!
ReplyDeleteVibrant and brilliant pictures...
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Thankyou so much Locomente. Regrets for late response. I am glad you enjoyed the posts!!! :)
DeleteShesha - I enjoyed reading - lovely pictures - I thought home for Viceroy of India is brilliant. I have a small list of places to visit in India - will add Shimla to it - after seeing your photography.
ReplyDeleteThankyou so much Vijaya Didi. I could enjoy the vibrant lights in the city during night and Institute of Advance studies is actually a place worth a visit. You will enjoy the place. I am curious about other place in your list. :)
DeleteAmazing place and amazing pictures .... whats next sheshai ;) :) ?
ReplyDeleteThankyou Akshat. I enjoyed a lot with you guys. Next ummmm don't know. Never been to Goa... ;)
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ReplyDeleteLovely photos along with interesting information.
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Thankyou so much Sir. Happy New year to you. Regrets for late reply!
DeleteLovely pictures Shesha :)
ReplyDeleteI am glad you liked them Jyotsna :)
DeleteWhat a beautiful blog is this i tried to get more and more interesting facts about the Shimla its really a good place to visit at least once in the life time thanks.
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