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My 6813 Kms Road Trip Covering 13 States in 17 Days
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Day 8 : Shimla
1st February 2013, we started at 10 am to Kufri, one of the main tourist spots in Shimla. On the way we stopped at a couple of places to take pics. We parked the car and again have to go by horses to Kufri Top. The place was fully covered with snow. We had to leave our regular shoes and wear the snow shoes before going there. The ride to the top will take about half an hour through a slushy path. Reaching there, it’s an awesome view of snow covered hills and valleys. On the top there is a temple, snow games, skating, food joints etc above all an enchanting view of Himalayas. We spent almost two hours there, called up the horse guy and he reached in 20 minutes and we went down. It was really a pleasant experience.
We thought we will spend some time for shopping at Mall Road, in Shimla. As you know parking is a big problem in Shimla, almost 80% of the vehicles are parked on the road side. Somehow I managed to get a place at parking area. From there the Mall Road is about 100 feet above the hill. There are Public Lifts available to go to the top, operated by Himachal Tourism with a nominal charge.
Mall Road is maintained very well and clean. No vehicles are allowed there. We did some shopping, had dinner there itself came back to the hotel around 10 pm. We had one more day to spend in Shimla.
More to continue.
Continuation will be done only after four days as I have to continue my journey from Bangalore.
1st February 2013, we started at 10 am to Kufri, one of the main tourist spots in Shimla. On the way we stopped at a couple of places to take pics. We parked the car and again have to go by horses to Kufri Top. The place was fully covered with snow. We had to leave our regular shoes and wear the snow shoes before going there. The ride to the top will take about half an hour through a slushy path. Reaching there, it’s an awesome view of snow covered hills and valleys. On the top there is a temple, snow games, skating, food joints etc above all an enchanting view of Himalayas. We spent almost two hours there, called up the horse guy and he reached in 20 minutes and we went down. It was really a pleasant experience.
We thought we will spend some time for shopping at Mall Road, in Shimla. As you know parking is a big problem in Shimla, almost 80% of the vehicles are parked on the road side. Somehow I managed to get a place at parking area. From there the Mall Road is about 100 feet above the hill. There are Public Lifts available to go to the top, operated by Himachal Tourism with a nominal charge.
Mall Road is maintained very well and clean. No vehicles are allowed there. We did some shopping, had dinner there itself came back to the hotel around 10 pm. We had one more day to spend in Shimla.
More to continue.
Continuation will be done only after four days as I have to continue my journey from Bangalore.
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Re: Day 6 : Jaipur to Shimla – 625 Kms
Wow!!! great pics sir, you even took the picture of my office 11th Picture. I work for FIS. More over i went to Kufri & Narkanda during december last week and spent new year there, i also took pictures of two Yaks sitting.
Wow!!! great pics sir, you even took the picture of my office 11th Picture. I work for FIS. More over i went to Kufri & Narkanda during december last week and spent new year there, i also took pictures of two Yaks sitting.
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Hmm,
You made my day Sir, this is the one place I missed during my trip to Shimla and which looks like a heaven to me. It tempts me like anything to go there very soon.
Thank you for all the pics and crisp narration Sir. Await for your rest of the travelogue![[:)]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Smile.gif "Smile [:)]")
You made my day Sir, this is the one place I missed during my trip to Shimla and which looks like a heaven to me. It tempts me like anything to go there very soon.
Thank you for all the pics and crisp narration Sir. Await for your rest of the travelogue
Awesome Pics and Narration![[clap]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Clap.gif "Clap [clap]")
Rated 5*
Rated 5*
Great travelogue sir.
I am also amazed to see that you were able to pass through del and chd with those sunfilms.
I've been fined at both places.![[cry]](https://www.theautomotiveindia.com/forums/images/smilies/Cry.gif "Cry [cry]")
I am also amazed to see that you were able to pass through del and chd with those sunfilms.
I've been fined at both places.
Hmm,
You made my day Sir, this is the one place I missed during my trip to Shimla and which looks like a heaven to me. It tempts me like anything to go there very soon.
Thank you for all the pics and crisp narration Sir. Await for your rest of the travelogue
You made my day Sir, this is the one place I missed during my trip to Shimla and which looks like a heaven to me. It tempts me like anything to go there very soon.
Thank you for all the pics and crisp narration Sir. Await for your rest of the travelogue
Hats off to you Ram sir!!! I truly salute to your spirit at this age. Your wife should be equally appreciated...
It was nice/crisp narration followed by wonderful pics. BTW, is your car automatic or manual gear?
Eagerly waiting for some more pics and rest of the trip details.
I too rated 5*
It was nice/crisp narration followed by wonderful pics. BTW, is your car automatic or manual gear?
Eagerly waiting for some more pics and rest of the trip details.
I too rated 5*
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Rare Travelogue from a Senior enthusiast. Even at 28, i have never drove more than 700 kms in a single trip. But your drive inspires to go further in the near future. Lovely pictures and lovely Octavia Sir..
ramji wonderful t log. sad to note that you had an accident. still you continued on your marathon trip. hats off to you and your wife.
Ram sir
True to your name sir, you have achieved a Great Feat and that too at this age and stage of your life..
It really puts us all (so called) Young Auto Enthusiasts to Shame..
We only REV here on the forum whereas you and your car are Revving and Roaring on the Ground / Roads.. Good one..Fantastic
And the PICS just complete the story which is already so beautiful..
By the way, 2 points from my side:
1) Your wife deserves as much accloades as you and your excellent car. Hats off to both the Females on the Trip (Your better half & your Better car)
2) Also im surprised that we do not see any snap / pic / photo of both of you husband and wife...Why??
Atleast let this Great Forum view the maverick couple who dared to undertake this Trip..
Cannot rate more than 5 STARs, so did..
True to your name sir, you have achieved a Great Feat and that too at this age and stage of your life..
It really puts us all (so called) Young Auto Enthusiasts to Shame..
We only REV here on the forum whereas you and your car are Revving and Roaring on the Ground / Roads.. Good one..Fantastic
And the PICS just complete the story which is already so beautiful..
By the way, 2 points from my side:
1) Your wife deserves as much accloades as you and your excellent car. Hats off to both the Females on the Trip (Your better half & your Better car)
2) Also im surprised that we do not see any snap / pic / photo of both of you husband and wife...Why??
Atleast let this Great Forum view the maverick couple who dared to undertake this Trip..
Cannot rate more than 5 STARs, so did..