Distance (K.M.) |
Time taken in hours |
Height above sea level |
Temperature |
Clothing |
From Delhi- 343 kilometers |
10 hrs. |
7, 238 ft. |
Max. –24.3 (summers)
Min. –4.2 (winters)
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Cottons in summers
Heavy woolens in winters
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The capital of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla was once the most liked tourist destination of the British Empire in India. A hill station by nature, Pine and Deodar trees, snow coverd mountain peaks and nice mystical winds from all around envelop Shimla. Shimla is well connected by air, road and rail with all parts of Himachal Pradesh, and the neighboring states of Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashimir and the Union territory of Chandigarh.
Shimla has one of the most interesting and visually gratifying British architectures to be seen. Special tours offer stay in one of these imperial and opulent bungalows and mansions, which gives you a whiff of the royal taste.
As the unrelenting heat torments mostly the whole of India in the summers, the local tourists flock to Shimla to give them selves a treat for the mind, body and the soul. Even foreign tourists have consistently made their way to this Himachal city making hotels, travels and tourism the biggest industries here. Kullu and Kufri are one of the liked places for trekking and snow skiing.
The places to see in Shimla are
The Mall is the main shopping centre of Shimla. It has numerous restaurants, clubs, banks, bars, Post Offices and tourist offices. The Gaiety Theatre is also situated there. The Ridge and Scandal point are the two main meeting points of people at the Mall.
Christ Church is situated on the Ridge. It is the second oldest church in Northern India and has a royal appearance with beautiful stained glass windows.
Shimla State Museum was opened in 1974 presents the cultural wealth of the state. There are collections of miniature paintings, sculptures, bronzes woodcarvings and also costumes, textiles and jewellery of the region.
Indian Institute of Advanced Studies is housed in the Vice regal Lodge, was built during the British times. It has spacious gardens and is looped by beautiful pine trees.
Kufri is 16 kms from Shimla at a height of 8,600 ft. it is the winter sports capital of India. During the winters, visitors have the facility for skiing here. The skiing season is at its best during January and February.
Chail is a little hilly region, 45 km's from Shimla. It was the summer capital of the Maharaja of Patiala before Independence. The forests near Chail have various species of birds and deer. Chail has the highest cricket ground in the world.
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