The queen of hills, Shimla, is itself supposed to be built upon seven hills. Of course now that Shimla has exploded in every possible direction, there are many more hills in Shimla but these seven hills were the original hills that constituted Shimla during the time of the British Raj.
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Himalayan Yew – Historical Herb for Modern Cancer Treatment
The Himalayan Yew constitutes one of the many species of the yew tree that usually grows in the temperate zones all around the world. But it is very unfortunate that today yew has become an …
Continue readingHeli Skiing: Only a Wealthy Few Can Afford it in Himachal
Heli skiing is a wonderful adventure sport that can be experienced in Manali, which is said to be one of the best heli skiing places in the world. The only catch is that it is …
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Winters are here and what better place to celebrate your vacations other than Himachal Pradesh. ‘Dev Bhoomi’ Himachal has been blessed with some of the most beautiful and exotic destinations for the tourists to make …
Continue readingGurkha Castles – Heritage Tourism in Himachal Pradesh
The castles that were suggestive of Gurkha rule back in the times have become historical heritage of Himachal Pradesh now. Though most of them stand in ruins, it is their historical value that is keeping …
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