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Shimla (Hindi: शिमला; English pronunciation: /ˈʃɪmlə/; Hindi: [ˈʃɪmlaː]), also known as Simla, is the capital city of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, located in northern India. Shimla is bounded by Mandi and Kullu in the north, Kinnaur in the east, the state of Uttarakhand in the south-east, and Solan and Sirmaur. The city has rich history as in 1864, Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British India, succeeding Murree, northeast of Rawalpindi. After independence, the city became the capital of Punjab and was later named the capital of Himachal Pradesh. It is the principal commercial, cultural, and educational centre of the hilly regions of the state. As of 2011, the city had 171,817 residents; and is one of the lowest populated capital city in India.
The earliest inhabitants of the area date back to the start of the 19th century, the area fell under the British Raj in the year 1817. The climatic conditions attracted the British to establish the city in the dense forests of Himalayas. Shimla being the summer capital hosted many important political meetings including the Simla Accord of 1914 and the Simla Conference of 1945. After independence the state of Himachal Pradesh came into being in 1948 as a result of integration of 28 princely states. Even after independence the city remained an important political center hosting the Simla Agreement of 1972. After the reorganisation, the Mahasu district and its major portion was merged with Shimla. Its name is derived from the goddess Shyamala Devi, an incarnation of the Hindu goddess Kali. As of 2011 Shimla comprises 19 hill states; mainly Baghal, Baghat, Balsan, Bashahr, Bhajji, Bija, Darkoti, Dhami, Jubal, Keonthal, Kumharsain, Kunihar, Kuthar, Mahlog, Mangal, Nalagarh (Hindur), Sangri and Tharoch.
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Like Us On Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/HimachalParadiseOnEarthLandOfGods The Queen of the Hills, as Shimla was fondly called by the British.British made Shimla as their summer capital because the weather in SHIMLA matches very much with London's weather.Shimla gets snowfall anytime after third week of December. Tourists from many parts of the country & world rush in to experience fresh snow. Small hamlets around Shimla like Kufri, Shilon Bagh, Chail etc. become full fledged winter destinations with snow capped resorts and fun-skiing all around with day visitors along with house guests enjoying all kinds of fun sports.Narkanda at 62 kms from Shimla gets converted into a full scale skiing and winter adventure destination. Shimla features a subtropical highland climate under the Köppe...
Worlds most dangerous road
This route is a list of superlatives: the train from Kalka-Shimla climbs the foothills of the Himalayas on a route of 96.5 kms. The railway line passes through spectacular mountain landscapes, climbs up to 1.500m above sea level, drives through 103 tunnels, crosses 864 bridges and takes 919 turns. Only the travel time is not a record: the Kalka-Shimla’s travel is about six hours long. Nevertheless - or perhaps precisely because of it - locals enjoy the journey as much as the tourists who came to discover the north of India. The Kalka-Shimla Railway is a Wolrd Heritage Site by UNESCO since 2008. The Kalka-Shimla Railway, the Kangra-Valley Railway and the Matheran-Hill Railway form a network of narrow gauge railways in India that are lovingly called „toy trains“. These trains travel on ...
Kufri is beauty of Shimla. This region remained obscure from the rest of the world until the British 'discovered' it in 1819.The region around Shimla including Kufri was once a part of the Kingdom of Nepal until the area was ceded to the British Raj as part of the Sugauli Treaty. Kufri is a small hill station in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh state in India. It is located 13 km from the state capital Shimla on the National Highway No.22. The name Kufri is derived from the word kufr meaning "lake" in the local language. The highest point in the surrounding region, Kufri has a Himalayan wild life zoo which hosts rare antelopes, felines and birds including the Himalayan monal, the state bird of Himachal Pradesh. During winter a meandering path through the potato plantations turns into a ...
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/HimachalParadiseOnEarthLandOfGods Shimla is well known as a hub for India's tourism sector. It is among the top 10 preferred entrepreneurial locations in India.Its name has been derived from the goddess Shyamala Devi, an incarnation of the Goddess Kali. Shimla is no doubt one of the bustling hill stations in India and is often frequented during its off-seasons also. Well mountains sometimes cuddle a bracing climate and sometimes they behave enigmatically but both the way Shimla is simply enlivening. If you walk down along the green slopes during the greeting spring the spellbinding climate adds another flavor in your quixotic holiday whereas the azure autumn welcomes you with some alluring trekking and hiking destinations from Shimla. So if...
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) to Manali (Himachal Pradesh) is 280 km. Time by road is 8 hrs, 30 mins.
Traveling India: Shimla. A colonial style hill station town, built on the steep foothills of the Himalayas. At 2200 meters the higher elevation made Shimla a great place to getaway for a few days, escape the heat and enjoy the crisper cooler climate. We also met Junita a lovely local blogger. Her blog: coffeevoice.blogspot.in xoxo, Christine Music: Kevin MacLeod
Shimla is the capital of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh
Day 1: Jakhoo Temple Mall Road Christ Church. Viceroy Lodge for sunset Day 2: Kufri for zorbing or skiing or horse riding or for the stunning views Himalayan Nature Park or the Indira Tourist Park or the Mashru Park Short detour to visit the Chadwick Falls Last-minute shopping at the Mall Road Our Shimla travel guide: http://travel.india.com/shimla/ Viceregal lodge: http://travel.india.com/shimla/places-to-visit/palaces-viceregal-lodge/
This documentary was shot entirely in iPhone6 and captures the amazing vistas which the Himalayas have to bestow. Do give it a watch if you want a glimpse of the life, culture and the ancient heritage of the beautiful town of Manali. Music credits: Sea dreamer.......................................Anoushka Shankar Abyss..................................................Anoushka Shankar Tashan Mein......................................From the movie Tashan Acoustic breeze.................................www.bensound.com Happy rock.........................................www.bensound.com India....................................................www.bensound.com Slowmotion........................................www.bensound.com Sunny..................................................www.bensou...
Toy Train Journey from Kalka to Shimla - a Journey through Hills, Valleys and Rivers.. The Kalka Shimla Railway is a narrow gauge railway in North India travelling along a mountainous route from Kalka to Shimla - a distance of 96 km an unforgettable experience. It is known for breathtaking views of the hills and surrounding villages. The railway was constructed by the Delhi-Ambala-Kalka Railway Company commencing in 1898. The Kalka–Shimla Railway runs through 103 tunnels. On July 7, 2008, the Kalka–Shimla Railway was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the World Heritage Site Mountain Railways of India. Taking a trip on the historic UNESCO World Heritage Kalka-Shimla toy train is like traveling back in time. The railway, built by the British in 1903 to provide...
Traveling India: Chandigarh to Shimla. From Varanasi we decided to head north. We booked a flight to Chandigarh, with a stopover in Delhi. Chandigarh is one of the more mellow towns we've visited in India. We stayed here a few days before booking a train to Kalka and Shimla. xoxo, Christine
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