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Dalhousie - Pleasant climate and scenic beauty

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Dalhousie - Pleasant climate and scenic beauty Dalhousie is a hill station in Chamba district, in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated on five hills and has an elevation of 1,970 m (6,460 ft) above sea level. This pristine hill station is accompanied by colonial charm and misty mountains. Because of its proximity to the Dhauladhar mountain range, Dalhousie enjoys a pleasant weather throughout the year which attract thousands of visitors Dalhousie has a lot for the individuals who love to explore. While some prefer adventurous activities, some prefer spending time in into the nature with their friends and family. No matter where you go in Dalhousie, you will always find scenic landscapes, lush greenery, and misty mountains, all of which are beautiful to watch. Things To Do In Dalhousie: Go boating at the Chamera Lake: Nestled in a valley in the midst of pine forests, the lake is an excellent site for activities like angling and boating. The Chamera...

Shimla – The Queen of Hills

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Shimla – The Queen of Hills Shimla  is an ideal destination to spend the summer season in India. The ‘Queen of Hill Stations’ in  Himachal Pradesh  is one of the favorite holiday getaways. Shimla  is the capital and the largest city of the Northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is s ituated at an altitude of 2,205 meters.  In 1864, Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British India.  The salubrious climate was in fact the reason that the British colonies settled here every summer.  After independence, the city became the capital of East Punjab and was later made the capital city of Himachal Pradesh.    The town is famous for pleasant walking experiences on hillsides surrounded by pine and oak forests. Things to do in Shimla: Hop on the Toy Train from Kalka to Shimla When India was under the influence of Britishers, Shimla (earlier called as Simla) was officially declared as the summer capital of the British Empire. During that ...

Tipu Sultan Summer Palace Bangalore

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 Tipu Sultan Summer Palace The Tipu Sultan Palace is an Indo-Islamic architecture that was built during 1700. The palace construction was commenced in 1781 by Hyder Ali, father of Tipu Sultan. The palace was fully constructed in 1791 by Tipu Sultan. The moment you enter the palace you will notice the beautiful pillars, arches and balconies. The palace is entirely built with teak and looks very beautiful at first glance. The is also a garden in front and side of the palace but sadly not many flowers are grown.  The ground floor is converted to museum. It showcases various achievements of Tipu Sultan and also a replica of Tipu's tiger. The are portraits of places and people during Tipu's reign. The first floor has four rooms  beautiful floral motifs embellishing the walls of the palace. There is also a painting of the grand throne which was built with gold coating and emeralds. Tipu has vowed that he would use the throne only after defeating the British army in the war. Sad...