The former summer capital of the British in India, and the present capital of
Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has been blessed with all the natural bounties which one
can think of. It has got a scenic location, it is surrounded by green hills with
snow capped peaks. The spectacular cool hills accompanied by the structures made
during the colonial era creates an aura which is very different from other
hill.
Bulging at its seams with unprecedented expansion, Shimla retains its colonial
heritage, with grand old buildings, among them are the stately Viceregal Lodge,
charming iron lamp posts and Anglo-Saxon names. The Mall, packed with shops and
eateries, is the centre of attraction of the town, and Scandal Point, associated
with the former Maharaja of Patiala's escapades, offers a view of distant snow clad
peaks.
Shimla is ideally located, and though there is an air service to the town, it is
best reached by road that takes in the charms of the HIMALAYAN countryside at its
best. There is a sense of nostalgia about SHIMLA, with its old bungalows and their
gabled roofs and beautiful gardens.