- Location Of Shimla- Shimla is located in North India. It is the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh. This quaint hill station is named after the Hindu goddess 'Shyamala Devi.' This is one of the numerous names for the Hindu goddess, Kali.
- How To Reach Shimla- Shimla can be accessed by air, rail or road. Delhi is linked to the Jubbarhatti airport which, is only 23 km from Shimla is an extremely popular, weekend getaway. . Shimla is linked to Kalka via rail. Regular bus services connect Shimla to Delhi and Chandigarh. You can also reach Ladakh and Leh, through Rohtang Pass, from Shimla.
- Accommodation & Dining At Shimla- From deluxe five star hotels to very affordable budget hotels, Shimla offers a wide range of accommodation facilities to tourists and travelers from all walks of life. There are numerous restaurants that cater to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. 'The Coffee House,' 'The Solitaire Restaurant,' and 'The Embassy Restaurant,' are very popular. 'The Mall, at Shimla has a large number of restaurants to choose from.
- Activities At Shimla- Sightseeing, Shopping and Golfing are among the major activities to be pursued at Shimla. 'The Mall,' is a shoppers' paradise. For the adventurous, Shimla offers trekking, skiing, and fishing. The numerous carnivals are worth visiting. These include 'The Folk Dance Festival,' in June, and 'The Ice-Skating Carnival,' in December.
- Tourist Attractions At Shimla- Shimla offers numerous tourist attractions. To name just a few, Christ Church & St. Michael's Cathedral, The Mall, Lakkar Bazaar, Kasauli, Chail, Narkanda, Renuka Lake, White Flowers Hall, the golf course at Sarol.
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