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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.
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