Shimla-The Indian Heaven

Welcome to Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Sitting pretty on the Northern Himalayan Mountains, this splendid city is filled with tall Oak trees and Pine foliage. There are numerous fir trees and flowering rhododendron spread over a large area of the city.

Shimla is a healthy terrain with minimum dust and other pollutants; the environment is clean and serene with a unique charm akin to a hill station. This is the reason why Shimla is one of the most popular Hilly resort in the Northern belt. The lovely snow-filled landscapes are a treat for the eyes and a walk among the flowery natural gardens with towering oaks, will make you want to keep walking for an eternity.

Natural Sports:

The golfing sport at Naldehra and snow skiing at the Kufri is wonderful recreation for a holiday campers in Shimla. Apart from these activities, there are also other sports like trekking and fishing in the cold rivulets and lakes. Those who love to fish come prepared with hook lines and nets; others can borrow them from fishery stores.

The Devi Temple:

The original name for Shimla was Syamala Devi. The name Shimla is derived from the Hindu mythological Goddess ‘Syamala Devi', she represents the fiery Goddess Kali. A temple is dedicated to the Goddess in the dense jungles of Jakhu hills. It was built in the early start of the 19 th century. British rulers for their convenience changed the name of the city to Shimla, as it was their prime summer resort during the 16 th and 17 th century.

Historical value:

The city is steeped in rich regal heritage, the architectural glory of the grand Vice regal Lodge, the imposing iron lampposts and many restaurants and lodges of pre-independence era speak of the Anglo culture and diversity within the city walls. There are numerous buildings and shops with medieval period Anglo-Saxon names.

All about Shimla:

You can reach Shimla via trains, luxury buses or through aerial route. The train route is exciting and thrilling, as it passes through mountain valleys and the panoramic view from the window is simply glorious. The train journeys through 105 tunnels in all between the plains and hilly regions before reaching Shimla.

Other Unique Attractions of Shimla:

The Mall road in Shimla is abreast with visitors; it has developed as one of the top commercial business street of Shimla. It further extends over a long route of about 5 km in length starting from the Western gate of Indian Institute of Advanced Study and ending at the Chota Shimla in the eastern side.

The Ridge and the Chadwick Falls:

Similarly the ridge offers an awesome view of the Himalyan ranges. The beautiful structures of the Holy Christ and the Tudor library are worth seeing, when you visit Shimla. The Shimla Chadwick falls was once very popular for its aquatic beauty. It still attracts lots of tourist visitors.