Highlights
Shimla was known as Simla. Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh and also the administrative headquarters of Shimla district.
State: Himachal Pradesh
District: Shimla
Buses are operated from Shimla to various places in Himachal Pradesh. Apart from buses, Kohima can also be reached by private vehicles from National Highway 22.
When to go: May to October
How to reach: Airplane, Rail, Bus, Taxi
Railway station: Railway station Shimla, Kalka, Chandigarh, and Pathankot
Bus Terminal: ISBT Shimla Bus Station
Situated in the lower ranges of the Himalayan ranges, the city of Shimla is surrounded by forests of deodar, pine, and maju. To its north are snow-clad mountain ranges.
Here is a beautiful view of the city.
Where to stay: Hotel, Guest-room, Dharamshala
Things to Buy: Shawls, hats, handicrafts items
Shimla continued to prove its importance as a summer capital for a year after the independence of the country. Shimla has been a favorite tourist destination in India as well as the entire world for its unique beauty. Shimla also serves as a convenient base for exciting sports such as skiing, trekking, fishing, and golf.
Although the British Empire has ended, its imprint still appears in Shimla. The city, which was the summer capital of the British in India, has already been a center of attraction. Now Shimla as the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh has all the facilities. Shimla is named after the goddess Shyamala who is an incarnation of Kali.
Location
Shimla, 6890 feet above sea level, is the most beautiful hill station in the country, which is spread over 12 kilometers in length. Shimla is 114 km north of Chandigarh at a height of about 2,200 meters on a mountain top of the miniature Himalayas. Shimla is situated at an elevation of about 7267 feet and is situated in a semi-circle shape. Where cold winds are a boon for the whole year.
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