http://www.toshaliroyalview.com/shimla Destination Guide of Shimla Fri, 28 Apr 2006 06:14:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 Shimla has the only natural ice-skating rink in India. An Ice-skating Carnival is arranged every year by the Ice-skating Club during January. During this festival, members display their skill on ice and participate in a fancy dress competition. The summer festival in Shimla offers the best entertainment of the year. Artists ... http://www.toshaliroyalview.com/shimla/travel-guide/sports-and-adventurein-shimla/ The Ridge : This large open space in the heart of town presents excellent views of the mountain ranges. Shimla's landmarks - the neo-Gothic structure of Christ Chursh and the neo-Tudor library building are here. Lakkar Bazaar : Popular for its wood crafts and souvenirs, this is just off ... http://www.toshaliroyalview.com/shimla/travel-guide/place-of-interest-in-and-around-shimla/ The British called Shimla the "Queen of Hill Stations." Situated in the north-West Himalayas, Shimla the summer capital of India before independence is now the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla derives its name from "Shyamala";- the goddess Kali, whose temple existed in the dense forest that covered Jakhu Hill in ... http://www.toshaliroyalview.com/shimla/travel-guide/shimla-the-queen-of-hills/ Temples in Sirmaur: Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh is known as Dev Bhumi which meand the "Land of gods and goddesses." This feeling is correct to a great extent as there exist many old and famours temples and in almost every village there is one temple of a local deity. Till ... http://www.toshaliroyalview.com/shimla/travel-guide/temples-in-sirmaur-himachal-pradesh/ Temples in Palampur: Himachal Pradesh Baijnath It is a Holy pilgrimage center of the Hindus who keep coming to pay their respect to almost 1200 years old Mahadev temple. This temple is among oldest Shiva temples in the country, believed to have been built by the Pandavas. The Lingam (known as ... http://www.toshaliroyalview.com/shimla/travel-guide/temples-in-palampur-himachal-pradesh/ Temples in Manali: Himachal Pradesh Hadimba Devi - The Supreme Sacrifice With a four-tiered, pagoda shaped roof and a front doorway carved with figures and symbols, the lovely temple stands as a mute tribute to the supreme artist who sacrificed the very hand with which he carved his paen in wood ... http://www.toshaliroyalview.com/shimla/travel-guide/temples-in-manali-himachal-pradesh/ Temples in Kasauli: Himachal Pradesh About Monkey Point The highest point in Kasauli called Monkey Point is just 4 km from Kasauli bus stand. The Monkey Point commands an excellent view of distant plains of Chandigarh region and the river Satluj tracing a silvery trail through the scene. A small temple ... http://www.toshaliroyalview.com/shimla/travel-guide/temples-in-kasauli-himachal-pradesh/ Temples in Kinnaur: Himachal Pradesh Bhimakali Temple The Bhimakali temple with its six Silver coated doors is a mixture of both Hindu and Buddhist style of architecture attracts pilgrims and tourists from all over the world. The temple of Bhimakali is situated at Sarahan. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhimakali, there ... http://www.toshaliroyalview.com/shimla/travel-guide/temples-in-kinnaur-himachal-pradesh/ Temples in Kangra: Himachal Pradesh Brajeshwari Devi Temple Situated in just outside of the town the beautiful temple dedicated to Brajeshwari Devi. This was once filled with a legendary wealth of diamonds and pearls. Mahmood Ghazni came here in 11th century and took away all the wealth with him. It was ... http://www.toshaliroyalview.com/shimla/travel-guide/temples-in-kangra-himachal-pradesh/ Temples in Chamba: Himachal Pradesh Lakshminarian Temple There are six ancient Temple the main group of three temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and other three to Lord Shiva. The temples wre built around 8th century AD. The six temples carved in stone with tall vimanas. Katsan Devi Temple This is about 30 km ... http://www.toshaliroyalview.com/shimla/travel-guide/temples-in-chamba-himachal-pradesh/