Shimla Overview

India is a vast continent of different colors, cuisines, weather and attractions. Its numerous cities, towns and villages give it a unique characteristic appeal. Come to India and explore this rich land throughout the year. A good place to beat the summer heat is to travel to the many cool hill stations of India. The state of Himachal Pradesh in northern India is the place to be. No discussion about its beauty is complete without a Shimla Overview. Shimla is its famous hill station and is extremely popular with locals and tourists alike.

Shimla is the capital city of the state of Himachal Pradesh and is situated in the shimla district. It is situated on an altitude of 2159 metres from sea level. It is well connected by National Highway NH-22 to the nearest city of Chandigarh and to the rest of the country. It is well connected through a network of state highways to the towns of Mandi, Manali and Dharamshala. It also has an airport which is 25 km from the city and connected with the city of New Delhi and other cities.

It is beautifully surrounded by picturesque snow capped peaks and green pastures. It's no doubt that Shimla became the summer capital of the British Raj. Every summer the British civil servants, merchant, soldiers escaped from the heat of the plains to this cool paradise. And that is the reason you will find numerous colonial structures dotting the region and the city.

Shimla Overview is incomplete without visiting its attractions. While staying here you should visit the Mall. Here you can roam and visit the numerous clubs, bars and restaurants or simply meet sit and pass your time. The two main meeting points here are The Ridge and Scandal point. Pass some tranquil time at the beautiful Christ Church. This church is situated on the Ridge and is also the second oldest church in North India.

The church has awe inspiring stained glass windows representing faith, hope, charity, fortitude, patience and humility. On Observatory Hills is located one of the most beautiful colonial building, the Viceregal Lodge. It was the former summer residence of the British Viceroys. It was built in the Elizabethan style in 1888 and its grace and splendor can still be seen. It now houses the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies. Visiting these places will give you a Shimla Overview in reality as you can see them in real life.