{"id":23449,"date":"2025-06-05T12:38:30","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T12:38:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/?p=23449"},"modified":"2025-06-05T12:39:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T12:39:45","slug":"heritage-holidays-summer-escapes-to-the-colonial-hill-towns-of-the-himalayas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ercotravels.com\/blog\/heritage-holidays-summer-escapes-to-the-colonial-hill-towns-of-the-himalayas","title":{"rendered":"Heritage Holidays: Summer Escapes to the Colonial Hill Towns of the Himalayas"},"content":{"rendered":"

As summer warms up the plains in India, the best way to escape the unbearable heat waves is to head to the Himalayas, popular for their cool mountain breeze, lush green valleys and charming colonial towns. International travelers will fall in love with its scenic landscape, green valleys, beautiful hills, and dense forests covered with pine, deodar and cedar and colonial era buildings.<\/span><\/p>\n

These colonial towns in the Himalayas were built by British during the colonial era and are dotted with old churches, British-style architecture, Mall Road and cozy cottages. Each colonial town in the Himalayas has their own story to share, making it the ideal destination for those international travelers who loves history, nature, peace and adventure.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to take a journey to the colonial towns in summer, get in touch with the best <\/span>Travel Agents India<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, who will help you help your itinerary.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why not find out the most fascinating colonial towns in the Himalayas to visit this summer season in India?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

1. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh: The Queen of Hills<\/b><\/p>\n

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The most popular colonial town in the Himalayas is Shimla, which is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. And in the past it was the summer capital of British India. This breathtakingly beautiful hill-station is situated at a height of around 7,238 feet above sea level, and even in summer it offers a cool and pleasant weather.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Till date Shimla retains its colonial charm and it can be seen in its iconic landmarks like the Christ Church, Viceregal Lodge, and the Gaiety Theatre. And the famous heartbeat of Shimla, the Mall Road, once used to be the promenade of British officers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do include Shimla in your <\/span>tour operators in India<\/b>, as during the summer season, you will be able to enjoy pleasant weather, escape from the heat waves of the plains in India, and most interestingly, you will love to see the blooming rhododendrons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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