| Shimla is a quaint and delightful place. This is the enchantment of nature's generosity. To the north, the awesome snow ranges race across the horizon.
Location
Spilling over the steep slopes of a 12 km ridge, in the lower Himalayas, is Shimla , the summer capital of erstwhile British India. Now the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh, it evokes a sense of nostalgia with its pretty gabled cottages, half-timbered buildings and old churches.
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Its Attraction
For most visitors to the hill state of Himachal, the town of Shimla is where the odyssey begins. The cool breeze wafts across the country side, flows through the oak and rhododendron forests, stately cedars and fragrant pines where you get unforgettable walks.
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. |
