Shimla – The Queen of Hills
Shimla – The Queen of Hills Shimla is an ideal destination to spend the summer season in India. The ‘Queen of Hill Stations’ in Himachal Pradesh is one of the favorite holiday getaways. Shimla is the capital and the largest city of the Northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is s ituated at an altitude of 2,205 meters. In 1864, Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British India. The salubrious climate was in fact the reason that the British colonies settled here every summer. After independence, the city became the capital of East Punjab and was later made the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. The town is famous for pleasant walking experiences on hillsides surrounded by pine and oak forests. Things to do in Shimla: Hop on the Toy Train from Kalka to Shimla When India was under the influence of Britishers, Shimla (earlier called as Simla) was officially declared as the summer capital of the British Empire. During that ...