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
Pradesh 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 rhododendron 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 is a convenient base for
variety of adventure sports such as Skiing, Trekking, Fishing and Golfing
etc.