
The british empire may have ceased to exist, but its echoes linger,
on in Shimla (22050. As the summer capital of the British in India, this was
the country focus for the better part of every and now, it is state capital
of Himachal Prdesh.
Today it has well developed facilities easy
accessibility and numerous attractions make it one of India's most popular
hill resort. Placed in the lower ranges of the Himalaya mountains, it is
surrounded by pine,deodar, oak and rhododendrom forest. Towards the north
lie the now-covered high ranges while the valleys breathe whispering streams
and swaying fields. Within the town are host of splendid colonial edifices
quaint cottages and charming and walks.
Shimla holds a variety of
shopping ,sport and entertainment. Situated in the north-west Himalayas,
Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Spread across 12 kms along a
ridge that overlooks terraced hillsides and cultivations, Shimla is
magnificently robed in dense forests of oak and pine, fur and rhododendron,
and it is best to travel here on the slow train from Kalka.
Shimla
also is a convenient base for variety of adventure sports such as Skiing,
Trekking, Fishing and Golfing etc.