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Destination Shimla :

Shimla originally called Simla, is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India. A popular tourist destination, Shimla is often referred to as the "Queen of Hills". Located in the north-west Himalayas at an altitude of 2,128 metres (6,982 ft), the city of Shimla, draped in forests of pine, rhododendron, and oak, experiences pleasant summers and cold, snowy winters. The name Shimla is derived from the Himalayan Goddess Shamla a synonym of Kali.

Tourist Attraction In Shimla

The Mall
Glen Chadwick Falls
Sankat Mochen
Jakhoo Hill
Summer Hill
Viceregal Lodge
Prospect Hill
Himachal State Museum
Tattapani - 43 km
Mashobra - 13 km
Fagu (22 Km)

Access/Getting In Shimla

By Air

Nearest airport is Kullu- 23 km.

By Rail

Nearest railhead is Kalka- 90 km.

By Road

Shimla has a good network of roads that connect it to the other cities. Chandigarh- 117 km, Kullu- 220 km, Manali- 260 km, Delhi- 343 km.

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