Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Shimla Summer Festival 2009 in full swing

The Summer Festival in Shimla is organised every year in the first week of June. During summertime, thousands of tourists from all across the globe flock to the hill station of Shimla to be a part of this cultural festival. Fondly referred to as the 'Queen of Hills', Shimla has always been a favourite hill station in northern India. Around the month of June, the International Summer Festival gives holidaymakers an excellent opportunity to add spice to their vacation at Shimla in the state of Himachal Pradesh.


This year, the International Summer Festival has Shimla has already begun from the 2nd of June. The 5-day long festive event will continue to enthrall tourists and travellers till the 6th of the month. Those who wish to experience the cultural heritage and traditional charm of Himachal Pradesh would never want to miss the festival.

The Shimla Summer Festival attracts both locals as well as foreign tourists. Main attractions at the festival are as follows :

Dance & Musical Performance by Local Artists
Special Performances by School Children
Fashion Shows
Flower Shows
Himachal Food Festival
Dog Show
Painting Competition
Band Display
Art & Handicrafts Exhibition
Live Performances by Bollywood Celebrities

Celebrated Bollywood playback singers like Kunal Ganjawala, Suresh Wadekar and Mahaluxmi Ayer will add much to the overall charm of the Summer Festival this year. Famous Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi will also be present at the festive occasion to add to the joy of tourists. One celebrity is reserved to entertain the visitors every night at this cultural festival in Shimla.


Useful Tip
While you are here to enjoy the Summer Festival, do remember to enjoy one of the oldest Toy Train Rides in Shimla as well. The Kalka-Shimla route was introduced during the colonial period and is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Related Topics
Read about the History of Shimla
Tourism Potential in Shimla
Tourist Attractions, Excursions & How to Reach Shimla


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