Accommodation in Shimla

Accommodation in Shimla

If you love hills and natural beauty then you should visit the state of Himachal Pradesh in northern India. The state has the most beautiful hill station of Shimla. The British made it their summer capital and was referred to as the 'Queen of the Hill Stations'. Not only does it have natural beauty but also beautiful colonial architecture. Accommodation in Shimla is available everywhere as there are numerous hotels, manors, inns and cottages. As many accommodations are housed in heritage properties you will love to stay here.

Shimla's busy tourist season is between April to August and from December to January. Therefore early booking is recommended in order to get a place to stay. Many of the accommodations are converted from cottages, manors, and other heritage properties. Shimla and the surrounding areas have over 500 hotels ranging from luxury to budget hotels. You can also stay in many Government guest houses or private ones.

One luxurious Accommodation in Shimla is to stay at the The Oberoi Cecil where you can relive the colonial era. It is a part of Shimla's colonial history and has the original grandeur with wooden floors, period furniture and cozy fireplaces. Another good place to stay is at the Holiday Home, it's a Himachal Tourism Government hotel. It is conveniently located near the heart of the town and very suitable for leisure and business travelers.

Another equally government heritage Accommodation in Shimla is at The Peterhof. During The British Raj seven Viceroys and Governor Generals resided here and is well located at the heart of the city. It has beautiful panoramic views of Dhauladhar ranges on western side and Kinner Kailash on the eastern side. The place is also situated between the State Museum and the Viceregal Lodge.

You can also stay at Springfields set amidst beautiful settings. Another luxurious place to stay is at the Hotel Chapslee Palace. This was the former summer residence of the late Hon'ble Raja Charanjit Singh of Kapurthala. The hotel has comfortable suites; library and tennis court and also serves delicious cuisines too.

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