| States of
India-Himachal
Pradesh-
Shimla |
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Introduction :
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Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh and is a very charming hill
resort. It was the favourite summer resort of the British when their
troops set up camp here in 1819. In the days before independence, Shimla
was the most important British hill station, and in the summer season
became the summer capital. The British in 1819A.D first discovered
Shimla, but it was not until 1822 A.D that the first permanent house was
erected and not until many years later that Shimla became the summer
capital. The name Shimla is derived from the Himalayan Goddess Shamla a
synonym of Kali. At an altitude of 2,130 mtrs, the town is a beautiful
place with the Mall and Ridge being main attractions. There are also
good walking options in Shimla. It is truly a "Destination for all
seasons." Shimla also is a convenient base for variety of
adventure sports such as Skiing, Trekking, Fishing and Golfing etc. |
| Area |
18 sq. km |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 29.5 °C, Min 10.6
°C.
Winter : Max 7.3°C, Min 1.9 °C. |
| Language |
Pahari, Hindi and English |
| STD Code |
0177 |
| Rainfall |
166 cm |
| Best Time to Visit |
September and November |
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How to get there :
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Air: Indian Airlines, Archan and Jagsons have their regular flights from
Chandigarh, Delhi, Dharamshala and Kullu. You will be arriving at "Jubber Bhatti"
which is recently constructed airport which is at a distance of 28 Km from the
town area.
Rail: You will get the trains from almost all the Main Stations
like from Mumbai and Delhi to Kalka. Kalka is the railway Station where you have
to get down and change the train from Broad Gauge to Narrow Gauge line.
Road: Chandigarh- 117 kms, Kullu- 220 kms, Manali- 260 kms, Delhi-
343 kms, Pathankot- 380 kms, Ambala- 151 kms, Chail- 43 kms, Dehradun- 240 kms
etc. |
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Places to Visit : |
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Jakhu Temple |
Chirst Chursh |
The Mall |
Viceregal Lodge |
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Himachal Museum |
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Excursions : |
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Kufri |
Narkanda |
Chail |
Kasauli |
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Shopping : |
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The hub of Shimla is the Mall, which runs along the Ridge and is crowded
with tourists. It is the city’s most famous shopping center, with shops
selling all items, from clothes to junk food. The Ridge is a large open
space in the heart of the town and presents excellent views of the
mountain ranges. Most of Shimla's landmarks are located here. Being the
state capital, handicrafts from all over the state come here for sale.
The Mall has some of the good and big names in the garment and textile
industry. The State emporium on the Mall offers many handicrafts and
handloom items, which are made by the artisans of Himachal. The famous
Himachali hat comes in different rates and vivid colors. Lakkar Bazaar
is famous for items made from wood. These decorative wooden items are
made from the softwood found in the hilly region. Further, dry fruits
and natural herbs, which have many medicinal properties, are also easily
available in the shops. |
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Accommodations : |
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Hotel Cecil |
Hotel Clarks |
Hotel Q. I. Himdev |
Hotel Woodville Palace |
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