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SHIMLA
Also Known As: The Summer Refuge
Altitude: 2,159m.
Places of Interest: The Mall, Christ Church, Kufri, Narkanda
Best Time To Visit: April To August & December To January
Shimla (also spelt as 'Simla') derives its name from goddess 'Shayamla
Devi', which is another manifestation of Goddess Kali. The capital of
Himachal Pradesh
came into light when the British discovered it in 1819. Till then, it was
a part of the Nepalese kingdom. In 1864 Shimla was declared as the summer
capital of India. After Independence, Shimla became the capital of
Punjab and was
later named the capital of
Himachal Pradesh .
In 1903 a rail line was constructed between Kalka and Shimla.
Shimla has been blessed with all the natural bounties, one can think of.
Dwelling on a panoramic location, the hilly town is surrounded by green
pastures and snow-capped peaks. The spectacular cool hills accompanied by
the structures made during the colonial era create an aura, which is very
different from other hill stations.
Bulging at its seams with unprecedented expansion, Shimla retains its
colonial heritage, with grand old buildings, among them are the stately
Viceregal Lodge, charming iron lamp posts and Anglo-Saxon names. The Mall,
packed with shops and eateries, is the centre of attraction of the town,
and Scandal Point, associated with the former Maharaja of Patiala's
escapades, offers a view of distant snowclad peaks.
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