About Shimla
Shimla is the capital of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, in the Himalayan foothills. Once the summer capital of British India, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla Railway, completed in 1903. It’s also known for the handicraft shops that line The Mall, a pedestrian avenue, as well as the Lakkar Bazaar, a market specializing in wooden toys and crafts. Shimla offers wonderful holiday experience full of adventure, romance and complete spiritual as well as inner relaxation. Britishers were so incapacitated by its beauty that it remained their summer capital for over 75 years.
Explore the Rich Heritage
Explore the rich heritage left behind by the British in this fascinating hill station. The streets are laden with magnicent places to visit in Shimla that speak of stories from yesteryear. Listen intently to tales about the historic landmarks of Shimla as you swap one attraction for another. Paved along the Shimla Ridge are buildings styled in the colonial architecture, narrating the history behind the Shimla tourist places. Grab your camera, some company and a travel guide and cover the many things to do in Shimla. Make sure you make a quick trip to the hillside of Kufri which shelters the Himalayan Nature Park and Indira Tourist Park, close to Shimla.