Showing posts with label India. Show all posts
Showing posts with label India. Show all posts

Aug 9, 2011

Shimla City : The Most Beautiful City of India

By: Peak Fun On: 10:09 AM
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  • Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India. A popular tourist destination, Shimla is often referred to as the "Queen of Hills," a term coined by the British. Located in the north-west Himalayas at an average altitude of 2,205 metres (7,234 ft), the city of Shimla, draped in forests of pine, rhododendron, and oak, experiences pleasant summers and cold, snowy winters. The city is famous for its buildings styled in tudorbethan and neo-gothic architecture dating from the colonial era. Shimla is connected to the city of Kalka by one of the longest narrow gauge railway routes still operating in India, the Kalka-Shimla Railway. Shimla is approximately 100 km (68 miles) from Chandigarh, the nearest major city, and 365 km (226.8 miles) from New Delhi, the national capital. The city is named after the goddess Shyamala Devi, an incarnation of the Hindu Goddess Kali.

    Shimla City Images


    Shimla City Photos

    Aug 5, 2011

    Juhu Beach - Famous Beach of Mumbai India - Images & Detail

    By: Peak Fun On: 3:38 PM
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  • Juhu Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Mumbai. It is situated on the shores of Arabian Sea in Juhu suburb. There are three main entrances to the beach. One is from the Vile Parle side, another is from the Santacruz side and the third one is from the Andheri side. Many tourists make it a point to visit the beach when they come to Mumbai, as it is a relatively uncrowded free space in the city, although it does get crowded in the evenings and weekends. But the beach is too much polluted, It is generally advised to not to go inside water.It is famous for its Mumbai street food, notably bhelpuri, pani puri, chaats, and of course pav bhaji. The nature of the food stands hygiene standards are often high. On the southern end of Juhu beach there are many luxury hotels and apartments. Juhu beach is also a very popular place for aircraft watching as planes from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport usually takeoff directly over the beach towards the sea.

    Juhu Beach