Shimla, Himachal Pradesh(Shimla is also spelled as Simla)
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Erstwhile Nepalese state Syamala, it gained prominence as a most sought after hill station under the auspices of the progressive British officers who had acquired its control in the year 1819. The snow-capped mountains, quaint surroundings and the mighty formations of Victorian style that blotches the city, reverberates the colonial texture of the city. It is not just the substantiation of some grand monuments and colonial architecture that Shimla offers, it also boasts a wide range of minuscule travel places with the most pleasing meanders and the never ending charm of the city facilitates some excellent adventurous activities to the challenging freaks. Like the other Indian cities, fairs and festivals are the highlights of Shimla tourism. The awesome British populations of the yester years make Christmas a fanfare of the valley. The most significant event in the valley is the Summer Festival organized by the Government in the month of June, which showcases the rich culture and tradition of the Himalayan states. This largest fun fare of the hilly states grabs people with the colorful performances of folk dancers and other activities based on the rich rustic tradition. In Autumn, Shimla looks gorgeously beautiful and when the days are balmy and dazzling and the night’s crunchy and chilly. A typical hilly terrain with a picturesque countryside, wonderful climate and viable social standards, it is quite natural that this hill station has been acquired the status of a preferred and much loved picnic spot in India. Must See/Do: Dorje Drag Monastery, The Ridge, Viceregal Lodge, Himachal State Museum, Rothney Castle, Scandal Point
Wear comfortable shoes while taking the rugged paths in the hills. Avoid slippers.
On nature hikes its always best to be accompanied by a local guide, this can be arranged by the hotel you stay in.
HistoryEarlier known as ‘Shyamala’, the present day Shimla came into existence after the British invasion in the year 1819, during the Gurkha war. The first British cottage to have been built in Shimla was in the year 1822 by Scottish civil servant Charles Pratt Kennedy. History has it that the present day Shimla district derives it name from the small town called Shimla Village that was reorganized by the district of state on September 1st 1972. Prior to the year 1819, Shimla was under the governance of the Gurkhas. After losing the battle at the hands of the Sikhs, the Gurjhas built many forts around the city. It is said that the present day Jutogh cantonment (located near the city of Shimla) draws its origin from the then established Jagatgarh fortress. The British under the generalship of Major General 'Sir David Ochterlony, annexed the city from the hands of Gurkhas and established it as their territory. The cool and serene atmosphere of the city impressed the British and they made it their ‘summer capital’ in 1864. After independence in the year 1947, Shimla was declared to be a capital of Punjab but in the year 1966 it was affirmed as the capital of Himachal Pradesh.
This little hill town was the summer capital of the British, with influences all around you from the Viceregal Lodge, to the state museum and the Ridge.
HotelsYou can find 116 hotels in Shimla under following categories:
BlogsMasti in Mashobrashalinistravelogue.blogspot.comMonkeying around in SHIMLAwww.travelblog.orgSpiti to Kinnaur trek: Getting there - Shimla to Kazafeeds.feedburner.com |
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whY DON'T YOU SUCK MY DICK ??? SHIT PLACE
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Shimal is good to visit in the month of Dec?
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why u say that dec time is so bcoz i want 2 plan going in sept...........so can u tell me better time
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i have booked the ticket for shimla(mashobra) for 29th august to 31 august i want the weather details
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I am planning to visit simla on 20th august 2010 for 5 days. So kindly give the whether details.
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I WANT TO VISIT IN SHIMLA ON-5/11/2010 & WANT TO STAY AT KALIBARI IN SHIMLA WITH MY FIVE FAMLY MAMEMBER FROM-5/11/2010 TO 7/11/2010.
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CAN I VISIT SIMLA WITH MY FAMILY AT THE END OF OCTOBER.MY GRAND MOTHER WIIL GO WITH US.SHE IS NOW 70.I ASKED."IS THE AGE 70 CREAT ANY OBSRACTION"?I KNOW THAT SIMLA IS A HILL CITY.SO PLEASE TELL ME.I AM WAITING FOR YOUR ANSWER.
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On 16/10/2010 i am comming to Shimla ( 3 people) so can we book one room for one night?
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Shimla Valley and its whole rout from Parwanoo to Shimla is excellent with breath-taking view on both sides of the road, specially the folks are labourious & nice.
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it's a very very nice.& wonderful
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