Shimla – Queen of Hills

The hill station of Shimla was a favourite haunt of the British. In fact, Shimla was the capital of the British during the Raj, in the summer months. It is because of the beauty of this hill station, its pleasant weather and the many structures dating back to the British Raj that it is called the Queen of the Hills. Some of the scenic spots in Shimla include:Summer Hill: At 1,283 m, this hill provides great vistas of the entire region. Summer Hill...

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Unique Gateway for an Unforgettable Experience at Exotic Locations

Rich, textured and flavourful – these are the words that best capture the romance of Egypt to me. You could blame it on all the Egypt-based novels I’ve read over many a holiday! So, an opportunity to visit this lovely country presented itself, and I lapped it up! A couple of friends and I set out to experience the joys that the Nile would show us. We had an itinerary that was charted out for us by a hotel there, and were all set. If you want to...

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