Shimla

Tehsil Shimla, District Shimla,, State Capital Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, Bharat

Shimla (Hindi: शिमला) originally called Simla, is a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is also the capital of the state and a municipality within the Shimla district. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of the erstwhile British Raj in India. A popular tourist destination, Shimla is often referred to as the "Queen of Hills" (a term coined by the British). Located in north-west Himalayas at an altitude of 2,130 metres (6,988 ft), the city of Shimla, draped in forests of pine, rhododendron, and oak, experiences pleasant summers and cold, snowy winters. The city is famous for its buildings styled in tudorbethan and neo-gothic architecture reminiscent of the colonial era. Shimla is connected to the city of Kalka by one of the longest narrow gauge railway routes in India[2]. Shimla is approximately 115 km (71.4 miles) from Chandigarh, the nearest major city, and 365 km (226.8 miles) from New Delhi, the national capital.

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--------------- If you want to escape from the summer heat during your travel to India then you should visit the hill stations. There are many hill stations dotting the country but Shimla is one the most beautiful one. A Shimla Overview has to be accompanied with a brief History of Shimla.
The name Shimla has many roots; one of them says that it has derived its name from 'Shyamala' an incarnation of Goddess Kali. This place was on the Jakhu hillside. The image of the goddess was shifted to a new place during the British period. This place is now the famous Kali Bari Temple. The Location of Shimla is on a crescent shaped ridge with many hills. It is the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh and is well connected by land and air. The city is within the district of Shimla.


The Maharaja of Patiala who assisted the British during this war was given land for his service which now comprises Shimla. The Shimla district was named after the city which was formed on 1st September 1972. Though the city was a small insignificant place but from mid 1800's it became popular. In 1819 Lt.Ross who was the Assistant Political Agent of hill states set up the first British residence. This residence was no more than a wooden cottage.
But his successor Lt.Charles Patt Kennedy erected the first permanent house in 1822. This house was named after him as 'Kennedy House'. In 1850-51 the Hindustan Tibet road was constructed from Kalka to Shimla. Shimla was declared the summer capital of India in 1864.A train line was constructed in 1903 between Kalka and Shimla. After Independence of India Shimla was the capital of the state of Punjab. In 1966 with the creation of the state of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla was designated as the capital of the state. Therefore we can see how the History of Shimla has evolved.

How to Get In
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Shimla is one of the popular tourist destinations in India also known and is a popular hill station that attracts travelers from all across the globe. How to get there to Shimla is not difficult to answer as there are several modes of transport making it all easy.
Getting to Shimla is very easy due to the availability of all kinds of transports to this place. You can come by air from different parts of the country. Getting to Shimla is easier from Delhi, the capital of India. Shimla is merely 370 kilometers from Delhi. There are several flights that will take you to Shimla from Delhi.

Getting to Shimla by train is also easy as several trains help connect to get in this place. If you love traveling by train then you can avail that facility as well to come to Shimla. Trains can be taken from till Kalka and from there on you will get a train to Shimla. Shimla is pretty near to Kalka. The toy train that connects to Shimla is quite well known and helps the traveler to witness the scenic beauty.

The traveler can get to Shimla by road as bus services are available from Delhi and also from other major cities of India. One can board a bus form Shimla from Jaipur, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Pathankot and Dehradun. You can also reach the place from Haridwar.