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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
Prdesh 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,
and 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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