Shimla also famous as Simla, One of India’s most popular hill stations, picturesque Shimla is the capital of northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla derives its name from Goddess Shyamala, an incarnation of Goddess Kali, the deity of power and wrath.
A place gifted with an abundance of natural beauty, Shimla is spread across 12 kilometers along a ridge and overlooks some wonderful terraced hillsides and cultivations. The flora of the place includes dense forests of oak, fur, pine and rhododendron. The views of snow clad mountain ranges of Himalayas from the place are most enchanting.
Till the early part of the 19th century, Shimla was a part of the Nepalese kingdom. A place of mesmerizing beauty, Shimla was discovered by the British in 1819. The British lost no time in declaring it the summer capital of India in the year 1864. Shimla was initially the capital of Punjab after independence and later made the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla has also emerged as a popular base for adventure sports like Trekking, Skiing, Fishing and Golf.
Kufri is tiny hill station in Shimla and known for its scenic beauty. Located at an altitude of 2510 metres, on the national highway no.22. The name kufri is derived from word “kufr†means lake. Kufri is a popular destination for hiking. Tourists come in large numbers to the place in winters to participate in […]
The mall – so called heart of Shimla is the main commercial centre of Shimla. The place is full of shops and restaurants. Gaiety Theatre, the main centre for cultural activities is also located here. The theatre is a reproduction of an old British theatre. An excellent view of the nearby mountain ranges are also […]
Situated 3 kms from the city centre, the Himachal State Museum is a beautiful building that is regarded as a great piece of colonial architecture. The museum has a wide collection of statues, miniatures, coins, photos and other items from around Himachal Pradesh. A visit to the museum gives a good idea of the history […]
Sankat Mochan is the place on the outskirts of Shimla. There is a popular temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman here. A splendid view of entire Shimla town is available from the place. Request A Customized Tour
Tara Devi temple is located on Tarav Parvat, Shimla. Located 11 km away from the hill resort, the temple provides an overwhelming view of the mountains below. The origin of this temple can be traced back to around 250 years. It is said Goddess Tara was brought all the way from West Bengal to Himachal […]
The beautiful Chadwick falls – Shimla is major attraction for the vast number of tourists who visit Shimla every year. The distance between Shimla and Chadwick falls is about 7 kilometers. The Shimla Chadwick falls flow from a height of 1586 mts. The fall is encircled with thick green woods from all sides and looks […]
Jakhoo hills is one of the highest peaks in shimla and it is famous for the Legendary Hanumar Temple. It was believed that Hanuman sat on the top of the hill when he was searching the Sanjeevni booty. The original temple was built on the deity of Swayambhu Hanuman which was discovered for the first […]
