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Shimla Introduction
India Travel ForumShimla is the State Capital of Himachal Pradesh, with its population around 1.6 lacs (Shimla town). It was the Summer Capital of India under the British rule. Shimla has witnessed many important historical events, such as the famous Shimla Pact between India & Pakistan, which was signed here. The place is also famous for its natural beauty, architectural buildings, wooden crafts and apples.

The british empire may have ceased to exist, but its echoes linger, on in Shimla (22050. As the summer capital of the British in India, this was the country focus for the better part of every and now, it is state capital of Himachal Prdesh today it has well developed facilities easy accessibility and numerous attractions make it one of India's most popular hill resort.

Placed in the lower ranges of the Himalaya mountains, it is surrounded by pine,deodar, oak and rhododendrom forest. Towards the north lie the now-covered high ranges while the valleys breathe whispering streams and swaying fields. Within the town are host of splendid colonial edifices quaint cottages and charming and walks. Shimla holds a variety of shopping ,sport and entertainment.

Situated in the north-west Himalayas, Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Spread across 12 kms along a ridge that overlooks terraced hillsides and cultivations, Shimla is magnificently robed in dense forests of oak and pine, fur and rhododendron, and it is best to travel here on the slow train from Kalka. Shimla also is a convenient base for variety of adventure sports such as Skiing, Trekking, Fishing and Golfing etc.

How to Reach Shimla
The airport is at Jubbarhatti, 23km away. Shimla is connected to Kalka by an enchanting narrow gauge railway line- where even a quaint rail-car plys. By road, Chandigarh is 117 km Manali is 280km,chali is 45km and Delhi is at a distance of 370km. From Delhi, the driving time is about eight hours from Delhi, Manali and Chandigarh, luxry coaches and taxis ply to shimla.



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Tour To Shimla With Friends
Hi Friends; In The End Of The February I Went To Shimla. It Is A Very Charming And Lovely Place In North Of India. I Went There With My Friends. We Stayed In Hotel Victory Which Is Provided By The Travel Company Www.antilogvacations.com. We Stayed There For 3 Days N 2 Nights. We Visited All Charming Places Of Shimla Like Kufri, Mall Road And Ridge Etc. We Also Went To Jakhu, Where The Biggest Statue (108 Ft.) Of Shri Hanuman In Asia Is Present. All Of Us Enjoyed Our Tour To Shimla. It Was Great Experience With Antilog Vacations. Thanks
, , 28,Sep 2011