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Once the summer capital of the British Raj, Shimla draws hordes of travellers. The cedars, peaks, greenery, colonial structures and religious places all ensure that the hill town has something to offer to everyone. Talk about shopping, and you have the famous Mall Road, one of the biggest shopping streets in the country. There is also the Lakkar Bazaar, adjoining the Ridge, where you can pick up wooden souvenirs. When a couple of friends and I visited Shimla, we realized that there were so many things to do on our bucketlist that we needed a rather long break to tick away all the boxes! If you love taking long walks, there are many trails you could take. One among the trails you could take is the forest trail in the Glen and routes near Summer Hill, where you can enjoy bird watching.

Colonial architecture and history

We love history and all things related to our colonial past, so during our visit to Shimla, we made it a point to just walk around and enjoy the splendid colonial architecture. Make a trip to the Viceregal Lodge which was built as the official home for British viceroys in 1888. Today, the lodge is home to the Indian Institute of Advanced Study. You can take a tour of the buildings in the vicinity. If you want to visit other examples of historic structures, there’s the Town Hall, the majestic neo-Gothic Gorton Castle, which now houses the Offices of the Accountant General. Then there is the Rothney Castle, which was the home of A O Hume, who was one of the founders of the Indian National Congress, at one point. If you are in Shimla, you can’t possibly miss an experience aboard the Kalka-Shimla Railway; the route has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site’s list.

Picnic spots

If you are a nature lover, you could picnic at the Annadale, which is near the Ridge. It was a playground for many games like cricket and polo for the British. Today, it is a beautiful spot to picnic. The Glen is another picnic spot near Shimla, just four km away. The Chadwick Falls, a very popular tourist attraction, is surrounded by forests and hills, and is an absolutely stunning place to visit.

Religious spots

If you get a sense of calm and peace by visiting the many religious places in Shimla, the Kamna Devi Temple, about six km away from Shimla, the Tara Devi Temple, which is 15 km away, and Jakhu Temple, which is 2.5 km away from the Ridge in Shimla are all spots you must visit. Also, there’s the Christ Church, St. Andrew’s Church, and Dorje Drag Monastery you could pay a visit to.

Made up of more than thousand islands, Croatia is a stunning country located in the European continent. The pristine water bodies in this country have a lot more to offer than just scenic beauty. On your holiday in Croatia, you can either sit back and relax on the sea shores and spend lazy days just sun bathing and getting tanned. Or, you can choose to be more adventurous and get set to explore the sailing activities.
People from all over the world visit Croatia to experience sailing in the calm waters at this place. If you are an experienced sailor, it is highly recommended that you sail on the Adriatic coast. Here on your journey, you will get a mix of both – short distance travels and frequent stopovers; and longer journeys with no major stops on the way.
A sailing expedition in Croatia is worth more than any other materialistic sense of joy. What you experience while during your sailing holidays in Croatia is pure bliss, and cannot be appropriately described in words. This is something you must experience first-hand. You are sure to instantly fall in love with this place after your very first visit!
If you are travelling with your family, it is better that you take a Croatia sailing charter. A good Croatia charter will be well equipped with modern marinas, striking harbours, and secluded ports. You can spend quality and personal time with your families without the worry about being disturbed. You won’t even get to see several tourists flocking around and you can enjoy a peaceful vacation with your loved ones.
For an ideal Croatian sailing trip you should go at a time when the wind and weather conditions are not too harsh. The best days to sail are the summer and spring months. You must also do a lot of ground research before setting to sail. If you are well informed, this will also aid you in negotiating better at the time of renting a marina. The price range could vary depending on whether the renting company is providing hauling, storing, and other services.
The best part is that you don’t even have to worry about finances. Croatian sailing tours, as against popular belief can be very affordable. There are tours falling into all budget brackets. So if you are a group of friends and are looking for an economical adventure trip, or if you are a family and can afford something more expensive – there is something for everyone. You just have to choose the right package for yourself. You can even customize your package with the number of days, means of transport, accommodation, etc.
You must be extremely careful while planning your sailing trip. You should pay attention to the minutest details. You must design a comprehensive itinerary listing down all the things that you can do in a short span of time. Be sure to include visits to night clubs on your list. The night life in Croatia is definitely worth being witness to!