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These frescoes are said to be the most accurate record of the
contemporary lifestyle in the nearby hills of Himachal Pradesh and
Punjab. They can broadly be classified as decorative floral designs,
paintings that present pure fantasies straight from the artist's minds
and paintings inspired by the scenic beauty of the hills.
Thematic contrasts and a balance of colors, forms and designs can be
seen all around. Arki fort is now in ruins and is the private property
descendants of the erstwhile ruler, Raja Rajendra Singh. A part of the
fort, which is still in good condition, has been converted into a
heritage resort and its well-maintained rooms reflect its royal grandeur
and splendor.
It provides excellent views of the snow-capped mountain ranges and
glimpse of famous hill stations like Shimla, Kasauli and Subathu.
Another part of the Arki Fort Palace is being used as residence by the
royal family, while some of it has been lent to Home Guards.
Getting There
Shimla is
well-connected by road. National Highway 22 (NH 22) connects Shimla to the
nearest big city of Chandigarh. Shimla is connected by road to all the major
towns. HRTC (Himachal Road Transport Corporation) runs 24 daily bus services
between Delhi to Shimla (including 7 luxury Volvo services). Buses from
Chandigarh to Shimla are available round the clock.
The Kalka
Railway Station and the Chandigarh Railway Station are the two closest broad
gauge railway stations from Shimla, the Kalka Railway Station being the
closest one. Both the railway stations connect all the major cities in
India.
Nearest airport to Shimla is
Shimla Airport,
located at Jabarhatti, around 22 km to Shimla. The airport currently not
provided any scheduled flight. The nearest domestic /
international Airport from Shimla is
Chandigarh International
Airport at
Chandigarh, roughly 3 hours 30 min (113.8 km) drive via NH5 from
Shimla. It is well
connected with major cities like Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi and
Mumbai etc.
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