Pathron Ka Mela – A Strange Festival of Himachal

In a land where festivities and fairs are common occurrence, discovering bizarre and queer traditions seems perfectly tenable. Pathron Ka Mela (Festival of Stones) from Himachal Pradesh is also part of this league.

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7 Interesting Facts About Gaiety Theater in Shimla

Shimla used to be a home away from home for the British. The mixture of European architecture that can be seen in a very short radius around The Mall road is a testament to this fact. The Gaiety Theater played its part in this process by bringing European art and culture to Shimla. Today the culture might have changed but this theater continues to promote and nestle all types of art and artists.

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Why British Chose Shimla as Summer Capital

Oberoi Shimla

Shimla was one of the most favorite places in India for the British. They flocked here in hordes during the summer months. They governed the country from here for most of the year. They helped develop the infrastructure and brought in the latest technology with them. Read on to know why they chose to do all this here in Shimla of all places.

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Potters Hill – Eco-friendly camping in pure wilderness

dust trails - Potters Hill, Shimla

More than 10 years ago, the Potter Hill Eco Development Society (PHEDS) set by the Government of Himachal Pradesh had established a catchment protection for the hill. Thankfully, it still remains protected within a fenced enclosure, attracting adventure lovers to come, camp here, but leave the place in its own quaint.

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