The splendid hill town, Shimla is a capital of Himachal
Pradesh, India. The sprawling town is situated among the pine-clad
hills of Himalaya. City gives glimpses of colonial charm with old
buildings and the mall. The city was established by the British
at an altitude of 2,213 and used as summer capital of British India.
The Mall Road is a main hang out place and center of all major activities
in the city. In and around the city has are various place to enjoy
and fascinate. Tourist can find a panoramic view of the city from
Shimla’s highest point Jakhoo hill. Glen Forest is wonderful
picnic spot for hang out. Chadwick Falls and Prospect Hill are other
popular picnic spots near Shimla. Sankat Mochan Temple (dedicated
to the Lord Hanuman), Taradevi Temple (dedicated to Goddess Taradevi)
and Drolma (dedicated to Tibetan goddess) are scared places in Shimla.
Except these there are many other reasons those attract the tourist
around the year. City is very well connected to the other parts
of the country through plane, rail and road transports.
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