Shimla
Shimla is the State Capital of Himachal Pradesh, with its population around
1.6 lacs (Shimla town). It was the Summer Capital of India under the British
rule.
Shimla has witnessed many important historical events, such as the famous
Shimla Pact between India & Pakistan, which was signed here. The place
is also famous for its natural beauty, architectural buildings, wooden crafts
and apples.
The british empire may have ceased to exist, but its echoes
linger, on in
Shimla (22050. As the summer capital of the British in India, this was the
country focus for the better part of every and now, it is state capital
of Himachal Pradesh today it has well developed facilities easy accessibility
and numerous attractions make it one of India's most popular hill resort.
Placed in the lower ranges of the Himalaya mountains, it is surrounded by
pine,deodar, oak and rhododendrom forest. Towards the north lie the now-covered
high ranges while the valleys breathe whispering streams and swaying fields.
Within the town are host of splendid colonial edifices quaint cottages and
charming and walks. Shimla holds a variety of shopping ,sport and entertainment.
Situated in the north-west Himalayas, Shimla is the capital of Himachal
Pradesh. Spread across 12 kms along a ridge that overlooks terraced hillsides
and cultivations, Shimla is magnificently robed in dense forests of oak
and pine, fur and rhododendron, an
d it is best to travel here on the slow
train from Kalka. Shimla also is a convenient base for variety of adventure
sports such as Skiing, Trekking, Fishing and Golfing etc.
How to Reach Shimla
The airport is at Jubbarhatti, 23km away. Shimla is connected to Kalka by
an enchanting narrow gauge railway line- where even a quaint rail-car plys.
By road, Chandigarh is 117 km Manali is 280km,chali is 45km and Delhi is
at a distance of 370km. From Delhi, the driving time is about eight hours
from Delhi, Manali and Chandigarh, luxry coaches and taxis ply to shimla.
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