If you are looking for an ideal holiday destination this winter, then your search should come to an end with Shimla.
A beautiful and highly photogenic hillside station, Shimla is one of the real gems of Himachal Pradesh.
This north Indian town packs in all the punch and gives you plenty of reasons to revisit the place in the future.
Though the Shimla tour package is available throughout the year, winter is a great time to plan your tour.
Winter is given a chilly welcome in this part of the world which even experiences a healthy amount of snowfall.
The tourists definitely don't mind a small bit of chill as they can revel amidst snow & ice and dig into the winter games.
Here are some of the interesting things you can do during your Shimla tour in the winter: i.
Enjoying snow sports: Shimla is one of the finest destinations in the country for winter sports.
It, therefore, goes without saying that thousands of tourists who brave the cold to venture to this part of the country get their value for money.
Kufri is the best place for enjoying snow sports.
Games like ice skating, roller skating and skiing are played with enthusiasm by young and old alike.
Don't get the impression that Shimla becomes icy cold during December or January.
It doesn't get as cold as places like Jammu and the chill here is pretty acceptable, provided that you carry all your woolens & jackets.
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Climbing the Taradevi: During the Shimla tour, you must also climb up the hills to reach the Taradevi Temple.
It is an excellent tourist spot owing to its top-of-the-hill panorama and the spiritual touché.
The place is enveloped by forests and thus makes for an excellent picnic spot as well.
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Hiking or walking along the woods: Under Shimla tour package, you can also enjoy activities like hiking, bird-watching, sunset-watching or simply taking an indolent walk by the woods & orchards.
The winter would really add to that element of mystique with its smoky fog! Tour to Goa: Another fascinating winter destination is Goa.
Trip to Goa is best taken during the winter since the place hosts carnivals and festivals to welcome the New Year.
Even Christmas is celebrated with gusto and fanfare because of the presence of a number of Catholics and because of the domineering presence of some heritage churches & cathedrals.
Goa has some refined beaches like the Anjuna (also check out its Flea Market every Wednesday), Calangute (a highly commercial beach), Palolem, Aguada, Dona Paula (bathed with its legendary historical tales), Baga (another commercial beach) and Candolim beach along with many others.
This state also offers the best sea sports in the country and has some of the most ancient monuments (forts, churches and graveyards) to amaze you.
Your trip to Goa shall also be remembered for the cruise rides, sightseeing experiences and some yummy breakfasts, lunches & dinners.