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The Apple Bowl of India

 The Apple Bowl of India 

When it is asked that which place is known as Apple Bowl of India then answer is  ," Kotgarh in Himachal Pradesh

The beautiful place Kotgarh is about 15 Km from Narkanda and about 80 Km from Shimla the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Kotgarh is called Apple Bowl of India due high quality of apples being cultivation from Kotgarh hills .

It was an American Citizen Semuel Evans Stokes who was later given the name "Satyananda Stokes"  started the cultivation of  high quality delicious apples in his orchard in Kotgarh Block .  Satyananda Stokes took part in India's freedom struggle as a Congress member.

Naldera Golf course

 The Oldest Golf course 

Of India ," Naldera in 

district Shimla." :-

Naldera Golf course 

The Naldera a very beautiful place about 23 Km from  Shimla , the capital of Himachal Pradesh and is about 13 kms from Mashobra is  known for its natural panoramic landscape and the oldest Golf course of India set up by Lord Curzon in 1905 .

Landscape at Naldera 

The place is picturesque but entry to the golf course is not allowed to visitors . It is permitted to members only 

 You can click photographs from out side.   Visitors can visit Nag devta temple and other lush green forests. 

Lord Curzon was used to visit this place frequently and enjoy the golf and relax at Naldera .

Kalka Shimla Toy Train

 Kalka Shimla Toy Train :-

View of Kalka Shimla toy train 

The Shimla was declared summer capital of India during 1864 as Shimla was favorable hill station of Britishers . At that time to reach shimla was difficult as the  construction of Hindustan Tibet road was started in  the year 1850 - 51. Its portion from Kalka to Shimla was completed in 1860  About 171 metre long tunnel was constructed beyond Sanjouli .The road was opened to vehicular traffic in 1860 . At that time road was dangerous , risky and more time consuming hence Kalka Shimla narrow gauge railway line  was proposed  to provide easy and quick  connectivity to Shimla ,thus  it was completed in 1903. This railway track is passing through more than one hundred  tunnels and 800 bridges ,

Beautiful view of Kalka Shimla railway track 

Lord Curzon  was the first who enjoyed the moments of first ride in November 1903 .. The track has about 96 Kms long journey through lush green forests and mountains , Sinse 1903 this toy train is providing the services to the visitors with a memorable journey .This toy train commences from Kalka about 656 feet above mean sea level and runs through tunnels and forests about 96 kms to reach at an elevation of 6812 feet above mean sea level at Shimla .

Baba Bhalku was a local saint , who with his supernatural engineering skills had helped the Britishers in laying down the Kalka Shimla railway trach . Railway department has set up a Baba Bhalku Rail Museum at Shimla to preserve the rich heritage of Kalka Shimla Railway Line . The museum was inaugurated on 20 th. July 2011 with a statue of Baba Bhalku at the entrance ,

The Kalka Shimla Railway line is an UNESCO  heritage site . Baba Bhalku had also rendered his services in the survey of Hindustan  Tibet road . The Public Works Department of British Government  had  awarded Baba Bhalku with the award of " Overseer "

View of Tunnel 

Kalka Shimla railway line  is having 18 stations namely  Kalka , Taksal , Gumman ,Koti , Sonwara , Dharmpur , Kumarhatti , Barog , Solan , Salogra , Kandaghat , Kanoh  ,Kathleeghat , Shoghi , Taradevi , Jutoh , Summer Hill and finally Shimla .

Kalka Shimla railway through beautiful Hills 

Narkanda , the Beautiful Hills in district Shimla

 Narkanda the Beautiful

 Hills in district Shimla  :

Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh is having numbers of tourist places which gives the feeling of relaxation , coolness and stress freedom to the visitors .

In tehsil Kumarsain at about 65  kms from Shimla on  Ambala Kauric National Highway ( Hindustan Tibet Road)Narkanda  a beautiful hill station is one of the tourists attractions . 

During winters it is almost experiences heavy snowfall and thus climate here is extremely cool but during summer the climate is very much pleasant .

Narkanda is about 2708 metres above mean sea level surrounded by sky touching , Lush green trees of deodar .

Tourists from all over India as well as abroad also visit this beautiful place because it is situated on the way to Spiti valley the cold desert of India  . The road from Shimla passes through beautiful forests covering the hill stations namely  Kufri , Mashobra , Fagu , Theog ,Matiana  . Buses and taxi services are easily available to visit these hill stations .

Hatu Mata temple is very much famous near Narkanda and tourists used to visit this temple . 

Heavy snowfall in winters causes road blockages many times  , though Himachal Pradesh public works Department always gets ready to clear the traffic with their men and machinery for the facilities of tourists .

The beauty of this place is picturesque and feast to the eyes on this beautiful planet . 

People of this area are very much helpful and are very nice . One must visit this place when ever visiting Shimla and Kinnaur   , Spiti valley Kaza , Lahaul valley  and Kullu valley . All these valleys are panoramic and attraction to the tourists .

Kufri the Hill station near Shimla

 Kufri the Hill station 

near Shimla 

View at Kufri with Snow 

Kufri at an elevation of about 2720 metres above mean sea level , 10 Kms from the Shimla is a tourist loving station on Shimla  Rampur road , ie  Ambala Kauric National Highway called Hindustan Tibet Road .It is a cool and peaceful location where tourists enjoy horse riding with their family and friends .

Beautiful Pictures of Kufri 

In winters it experiences heavy snowfall and the tall sky touching deodar trees make the location very much panoramic and attraction to the tourists.

Tourists at Kufri 

Kufri snow fall 

The tourists here can enjoy various activities like horse riding , Yak riding , sking,  Mahasu peak is a good one track. Tourists also enjoy the fun of tobogganing slide on snowy slopes . Kufri fun world is also one attraction. Here the lush green forest is nature 's gift which is very beautiful and ads to the grace of this place.

Skiing 

Yak Riding  tourists corner 

Himalayan nature park is there which tourists always getting enjoyment of their tours. So when visiting Shimla make your trip memorable with this panoramic site.

Tourists Place Shimla , You must Visit

 Shimla Himachal 

Pradesh You must Visit:-

Shimla is capital of Himachal Pradesh is one of the best tourist places in Himachal Pradesh .At Shimla there are many tourist spots , tourists visit from all over the country and abroad and enjoy the beauty and climate over here. 

Weather it summer or winter both the seasons are worth charming and enjoyable .

Ridge at Shimla , beautiful view during winters.

During winters the Shimla experiences snowfall in the month of December and January . During this period Shimla is covered with snow and it becomes feast for the eyes of lacs of tourists visiting Shimla from all over India as well as abroad.

The scenic beauty of Shimla becomes picturesque.

The Ridge ground can be seen full of tourists  with colour full dresses . Here Statues of our great leaders  show about their contribution to the nation as well to the humanity .

View at Shimla 

The statue of  Mahatma Gandhi The father of nation is bringing memories of past , this great leader visited Shimla many times to lit the light of freedom in the hearts  countrymen. The statue of Iron lady Shrimati Indira Gandhi the  ex Prime Minister of India on Ridge ground  is always getting back the memories that she announced the statehood to Himachal Pradesh as 18 th State of Union of India on 25 th January 1971. The statue of Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar the founder of Himachal Pradesh and Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru the 1st Prime Minister of India is adding to the grace of Ridge ground Shimla. The statue of Lala Lajpat Rai at Scandal Point at Mall road is always getting back the memories of freedom struggle.

The Mall road Shimla 

The places worth seeing at Shimla are Indian Institute of Advance Studies in Chaura Madan , Ridge ground , Jakhoo temple , Scandal Point , Christ Church, Lakkar Bazar  , Rope way to Jakhoo , one can reach Jakhoo temple by this ropeway . The tall deodar trees  are very beautiful , adding to the beauty and climate of the Shimla . Out of Shimla there are many more tourist places which  will be discussed in the next posts . 

Indian Institute of Advance Studies Chaura Madan .

How one can reach Shimla :-  One can reach Shimla by air from Delhi , by Bus from Delhi , Chandigarh then Shimla . Small gauge railway track is also there which is constructed in 1903 between Kalka and Shimla .we would like to mention here one name "Baba Bhalkhu "  who had given his contribution in the survey of Kalka Shimla railway track. 

Beautiful Pictures of Shimla