Every couples dream is to enjoy a romantic honeymoon in the hills, and when we think about, the first choice that comes to our mind is Shimla, a mesmerizingly beautiful hill-station in Himachal Pradesh. It offers honeymooners a romantic escape, blessed with lush green valleys, beautiful small villages, colonial-era architectural buildings, and pleasant weather.
Whether you are on your honeymoon or you are simply planning for a romantic escape with your partner, this place simply takes you closer to nature and beauty. Here is a short guide to plan your romantic trip to Shimla:
Which time is considered the best time for a romantic trip to Shimla?
Shimla is a year round destination, but to avoid caught in the bad weather conditions sometimes, here is when you should visit:
For booking your Shimla Tour packages for couple, consider booking in the spring/summer season that is from March to June when the temperature is pleasant enough to enjoy outdoor activities. Enjoy strolling around the Mall Road in Shimla, holding hands with your partner simply enjoying the views.
Those who love snowfall can visit during the winter season that starts from December to February. Enjoy a cozy stay in your hotel room with a fireplace, warming yourself and enjoying the views of snowfall from the windows.
Autumn season that is from September to October simply looks refreshing after the monsoon rainfall.
July to August are the monsoon reasons, sometimes there may be heavy rainfall and landslides in the region, check before you make plans.
How to get there?
By Air: The closes t airport to Shimla is Jubbarhatti Airport, also referred to as Shimla Airport is around 23 kilometers from Shimla. From here take a local bus or taxi to reach Shimla.
By Train: The closes t railway station to Shimla is Shimla Railway station, for which you have to take the train from Kalka, through the famous Kalka-Shimla Railway toy train route. From the Shimla Railway station, the main commercial center is situated at a walking distance.
By Road: Shimla is well-connected by roads; travelers can take state or private buses from Delhi or Chandigarh to Shimla.
Best romantic places to stay in Shimla
For the perfect romantic stay experience, choosing the right type of accommodation is very important. Honeymooners or couples can choose to stay in a luxury resort like The Oberoi Cecil or Wildflower Hall. Bothe of these luxury resorts offers all the amenities with stunning views to simply have a romantic and peaceful stay.
There are also heritage hotels, which brings the old charm to live like Clarkes Hotel, offering honeymooners a romantic stay with a touch of old charm of the colonial era.
For those who wish to stay in a tranquil setup, they can opt for cottage stay. There are many such cottages offering a romantic and cozy stay experience, surrounded by the verdant forests and scenic landscape. Whatever your preference is your can opt for in your customized Shimla Tour packages for couple.
List of romantic things to do in Shimla
Here is a list of the best things to do, which you can include in your customized Shimla honeymoon packages:
Enjoy walking around the Mall Road with your partner
Holding hands and walking around the Mall Road in Shimla is one of the best experiences that honeymooners or couples should indulge in. Simply watching the scenic views of the surrounding hills, and the hustle-bustle of the market in this serene and peaceful location, adds to the vibe of the place.
Enjoy the toy train ride
If you didn’t come by train to Shimla, then definitely enjoy the toy train ride from Shimla Railway station to nearby locations like Barog Railway station. The scenic views while passing through the toy train route is simply breathtakingly beautiful.
Plan a day-trip to Kufri
Located only 16 km away from Shimla is Kufri, which is one of the best places for nature and adventure lovers. Honeymooners can opt for a hike to Mahasu Peak, explore the Himalayan Nature Park, enjoy thrilling rides and go-karting at the Kufri Fun World (which is an amusement park), horse riding, etc.
Enjoy sunset views with your partner in Scandal Point
The Scandal Point is situated at a walking distance from the intersection point of The Ridge and Mall Road. Couples can simply sit at one of the benches and enjoy the sunset views amidst the green valleys and the mountain ranges.
Visit the Jakhoo Temple and offer your prayers
Visit the Jakhoo temples with your partner and offer your prayers to the lord and seek blessings. This temple is devoted to Lord Hanuman, according to the Hindu mythology; this hill is belived to be the place where Lord Hanuman rested while taking the medicinal herb for inured Laxman, Lord Ram’s brother. Couples can either opt for a taxi to reach the temple, or enjoy a easy hike or enjoy the cable car ride offering scenic views of the surrounding.
Best Dining experience in Shimla
Theer are many cozy and cafes and restaurants in Shimla like Café Simla Times, Eighteen71 Cookhouse & Bar, The Restaurant at the Oberoi Cecil, etc.
Where to enjoy shopping in Shimla?
Shopping in Shimla is one of the best exciting experiences, couples can enjoy shopping in Mall Road which is the main commercial hub and has many shops. Another popular favorite of the tourists is Lakkar Bazaar, famous for handmade items and local street food restaurants.
If you want to simply relax and enjoy on your honeymoon trip, without having to think what to do next, opt for the customized Shimla honeymoon packages.
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