Shimla
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 Blessed
with some of the most spectacular and beautiful
landscapes anywhere, it is a travellers paradise
-lofty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush green valleys,
fast flowing rivers, enchanting mountain lakes, flower
bedecked meadows, beautiful temples and monasteries
steeped in time. May it be for relaxing, sightseeing,
trekking, mountaineering, fishing, para-gliding,
skiing, ice skating and golf, Himachal has it
all...Come Explore Himachal with himachaltourist...
A quaint little hill train chugs up into the Shivalik
foothills, over dramatic loops and high arched bridges
to the hill resort of Shimla (2130 m) - the capital of
the mountain state of Himachal.
Shimla was one a string of hill stations that the
British established to escape from the scorching heat
of the plains. The 12 km, crescentshaped ridge on
which it is located was first occupied by the British
troops, in the early part of the 19th century, during
the Anglo-Gurkha War.
The little village of Shymala, a retreat for British
officers, soon grew to become the glamorous summer
capital of the British, in India.
Shimla's salubrious climate, easy accessibility and
numerous attractions have made it one of the most
popular hill stations in northern India. The splendid
views of the show-clad ranges of the Himalayas, fine
walks through oak and flowering rhododendron,
enchanting resorts within easy reach, golf Naldehra
and skiing at Kufri and Narkanda make Shimala an
attractive destination throughout the year.
HOW TO GET THERE?
Air: Linked by air to Delhi, Chandigarh, Kangra
and Kullu. The airport at Jubbarhati is 23 km from
Shimla.
Road: Shimla is well connected by road to most
towns within the state and to all major towns in
Punjab and Haryana. It is linked by bus and coach to
Delhi and Chandigarh as well. Delhi is 370 km away,
Chandigarh 117 km, Kalka 90 km and Ambala 166 km.
Within the state, Narakanda is 64 km away, Mandi 156
km, Kullu 240 km, Manali 280 km and Dharmashala 280
km. HRTC (Himachal Road Transport Corporation) has
coaches to all major towns in the area besides
Chandigarh and Delhi.
Rail: It is linked by a narrow gauge line to
Kalka which is connected to Delhi, Calcutta and
Amritsar by broad gauge. Kalka-Shimla in 96 km and 6
hours by train but only 4 hours by a quaint rail car.
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