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| Location: |
Himachal Pradesh. |
| Area
Covered : |
2159
meters. |
| Attractions: |
Shimla's
Malls, Gaiety Theatre, Annandale, Chadwick
Falls, Chapslee, Christ Church And St Michael'S
Cathedral, Churdhar Sanctuary, Gurkha Castles,
Jakhu Temple, Karyali Lake, Kotesvara Temple,
Mahatma Gandhi's Retreat: Gorgian Mansion,
Padam Palace, Shirigul Temple, Tattapani,
The Cecil, The Holme, Viceregal Lodge, War
Memorial, Bharari Spur, Chander Naun and The
Ridge. |
| Best
Time to Visit: |
April
to August and from December to January. |
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Shimla
Shimla is a small hillstation located in
Himachal Pradesh. Its name
has been derived from the godess Shyamala
Devi an incarnation of goddess Kali.It was
a part of Nepal until it was discovered
in 1819. Under the British Raj it was declared
the summer Capital of India in 1864.
Post independence it became the capital
of Himachal Pradesh.
Shimla has abundant scenic beauty. It gives
beautiful views of the snow covered mountain
peaks of the higher Himalayas and is surrounded
by dense vegetation. It is known for its
leisurely nature walks and beautiful landscapes.
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Attractions
in Shimla
The prime attractions of Shimla are Shimla's
Malls, Gaiety Theatre, Annandale, Chadwick
Falls, Chapslee, Christ Church And St Michael'S
Cathedral, Churdhar Sanctuary, Gurkha Castles,
Jakhu Temple, Karyali Lake, Kotesvara Temple,
Mahatma Gandhi's Retreat: Gorgian Mansion,
Padam Palace, Shirigul Temple, Tattapani,
The Cecil, The Holme, Viceregal Lodge, War
Memorial, Bharari Spur, Chander Naun and
The Ridge.
The various excursions from Shimla include
Chail, Kasauli, Kufri, Solan, Barog, Nahan,
Narkanda, Renuka Lake, Sarahan and Sarol.
The colonial lifestyle can be reflected
through its buildings and planning of the
town. It still bears the air of the British
period. The rich heritage of pre independent
India is well preserved in Shimla.
Visit Time
It is located at an altitude of 2159 meters
and the best time to visit is from April
to August and from December to January.
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