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• Queen of Hills

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The Scenic Colonial Heritage Shimla

• The hill station Shimla is an impeccable
  destination for tourists across the globe. Shimla
  has beautifully planned well-knit roads,
  proficient administration, and flawless
  cleanliness. Nestled amidst the magical woods and
  stunning hills, Shimla is located at an average
  altitude of about 2206 meters above mean sea
  level. The colonial era is evident from the
  buildings and the historic temples in Shimla.
  During the British period, Shimla was also known
  as the summer capital of British India. Browse
  through this website to have a glance at Shimla
  tourism and know every detail about Shimla.

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History of Shimla

• The history of Shimla reveals that it was the
  summer hideaway of the British Raj. The Shimla
  history greets you with its God gifted beauty and
  flawless surroundings. There is no better retreat
  than Shimla if you wish to escape from the
  annoying summers in the rest of India. When you
  go through the details about Shimla, it shows
  that to stay away from the pollution and dirt of
  the cities, each year several people visit Shimla
  for seeking the divine bliss. Shimla is loved and
  admired by the honeymooners, foreign tourists,
  and families for its amazing atmosphere and old
  colonial heritage and charm. The Shimla history
  and majestic culture pompously exhibit its
  dazzling past through vivid facts about Shimla
  and its over-the-hill structures. It would not be
  an overstatement that the history of Shimla
  appears to be the mortar of each stone and brick
  laid in the city. To understand the best history
  of Shimla, it is essential to be aware of the
  impressive and minute details of Shimla.

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Shimlas Weather

• Shimla weather has remained to be an element of
  attraction ever since the British rule. The
  similarity of Shimla temperature to that of
  Britishers native land forced the exotic people
  to transform the hills covered with deodar trees
  into a small town with marvelous architecture of
  buildings. Temperature in Shimla ever since has
  been appealing and unpredictable at the same
  time. Shimla temperature like other hill stations
  does not reach the extremities especially during
  summer seasons. Average temperature of warm
  months i.e. May, June ranges between 28 Celsius
  to 32 Celsius. However, the same cannot be said
  about weather in Shimla during the time of
  snowfall.

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Snowfall in Shimla

• Snowfall in Shimla is a prime factor for giving
  momentum to tourism based economy of the city.
  Winter sets in the month of October and adieu the
  Queen of hills in the month of March. However,
  the time of snowfall in Shimla is mainly
  restricted within the two months January and
  February.
• The global phenomena of climate change has
  affected Shimla adversely. Shimla weather has now
  undergone a tremendous change. Shimla weather in
  December is not very cold especially during
  afternoons. One may experience low temperatures
  during the morning and evening hours of the day.
  For the last few years, the time of snowfall has
  delayed from December to January. Shimla weather
  now does not allow white Christmas and sometimes
  the new year celebrations also make their way wit
• When the snowfall starts in Shimla, the entire
  scenario changes. Soft, white balls of snow
  silently cover the queen of hills with a white
  blanket. Snow covered ranges of the Shiwaliks,
  pinnacles hanging from the roofs and white trees
  attract tourists from all corners of the country.
  Whereas Shimla snowfall time is fun time for
  tourists, it is very challenging for the natives
  demanding a lot of efforts to carry on daily
  activities hout snowfall.

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Places to visit

• The Ridge Shimla
• While talking or reading about beauty, we often
  come across the famous quote by John Keats,
  Thing of beauty is joy forever. The Ridge
  Shimla is one such spot which forces the
  sightseers to recapitulate the quote and
  experience it when one is roaming on The Ridge
  Shimla anytime, any day and any season.
• Mesmerizing beauty of the Ridge Shimla is
  timeless. Shimla Ridge photos captured at any
  time of the day in any season present the
  aesthetic beauty of the Ridge Shimla in mosaic of
  vibrant hue and colors used by nature in its own
  pattern and design. Dawn and dusk are the best
  times to witness the beauty at its best from this
  open space of the city. During summers, the Ridge
  Shimla is a pleasant space to witness the cool
  breeze of the hills. On the other hand, the space
  is covered with white frozen snow granules in the
  winters. Shimla Ridge history is as old as Shimla
  itself. Each single landmark on the ridge reveals
  the history of the city as well as that of the
  Ridge Shimla.

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Places to visit

• Scandal Point Shimla
• A famous address universal landmark renowned
  moot place for the natives and the most visited
  spot by the tourists is Scandal Point Shimla.
  Scandal Point in Shimla is very popular spot
  amongst the natives and most admired destination
  for the tourists visiting Shimla. Scandal Point
  Shimla is a spot of confluence of Mall and Ridge.
  Some of the other beautiful, local paths such as
  Kalibaari road, City point road begin from
  Scandal Point and end at the wonderful
  destinations. Kalibaari road as the name
  indicates take people to the ancient temple of
  Goddess Kaali. City point road extends up to
  Summer Hill which then opens the way to the
  wonderful and gorgeous human creation and
  natures beauty, Viceroy Lodge now known
  as Indian Institute of Advanced Study.

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Places to visit

• Gaiety Theatre Shimla
• Gaiety Theatre Shimla is a prominent landmark of
  this city of Shimla which is located between The
  Mall Road and The Ridge. Originally, Gaiety
  Theatre Shimla was a part of old town hall
  complex of Shimla and it is an institution in
  itself. Gaiety Theatre Shimla personifies the
  cultural heritage of Shimla and Himachal Pradesh.
• At present the Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex
  Shimla has become an important destination for
  all the art lovers of Shimla and Himachal Pradesh
  at large. In the same manner as this complex also
  runs an Amateur Dramatics Club. Subsequently,
  it has become a gift to the theatre lovers of the
  country. Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex Shimla
  is managed by Gaiety Dramatic Society.

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Places to visit

• The Mall, Shimla
• The perfect place to savour the true charm of
  Shimla is Mall Road Shimla. It is one of the
  major attractions for tourists as well as locals
  for recreational activities. The Mall Shimla was
  built by British during their colonial rule in
  India. Mall Road Shimla has various colonial
  structures, hotels, shops, cafe, restaurants and
  showrooms which make the place unique to hang
  out.
• The Mall Shimla is open on all days thru out the
  year. The good news is that though being a famous
  tourist place there is no entry fee for visiting
  Mall Road Shimla. It is a no vehicle zone as no
  other vehicles except emergency vehicles are
  allowed on this road which serves as an icing on
  the cake. So you can enjoy the pollution free
  environment while strolling without worrying to
  keep a watch on traffic. Timings of the Mall Road
  Shimla are 9 am to 9 pm.

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Places to visit

• Sankat Mochan Temple
• Sankat Mochan temple Shimla is dedicated to Lord
  Hanuman. This temple has been established by Baba
  Neeb Karori Ji Maharaj in 1966. Baba Neeb Karori
  Ji Maharaj came to this place for peace and
  meditation in the 1950s. For being here for 10
  years, he built Sankat Hanuman temple Shimla.
• This temple is believed to be Sankat Mochak of
  the visitors. There are also idols of Lord Shiva,
  Lord Rama and Lord Ganesha in separate complexes
  in the main Sankat Mochan Hanuman temple
  compound.
• The idols have been arranged in such a way that
  temple looks like circular in shape. The temple
  of Lord Ganesha is inspired by the South Indian
  architectural style. Later on Hanuman temple
  Shimla has been expanded by the active
  participation of Government of Himachal Pradesh
  from the tourism point of view.

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Places to visit

• Lakkar Bazar Shimla
• Out of few landmarks that paint the picture of
  Shimla. One old in existence, full of beautiful
  expressions, is Lakkar Bazar Shimla. The bazar
  consists of shops selling wooden items. The
  speciality of Lakkar Bazar lies in its art
  carvings done on wooden platforms.
• Twigs of wood are so molded that they imbibe the
  expressions of love, friendship, remembrance.
  These wooden tokens are the most popular souvenir
  among the tourists. The place seems to have a
  life of its known, enchanting and impressing all
  along.
• Lakkar Bazar Shimla Photos are one of the most
  sought after memento for tourists. Hanging wooden
  key-rings, wooden sculpture of deities, the
  wooden canvas and carvings are a common sight.
  These items not only décor the walls of shops and
  houses of buyers but also act as a reminder of
  the present as well as the archived Lakkar Bazar
  Shimla Photos and views.

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Shimlas Weather

• Shimla weather has remained to be an element of
  attraction ever since the British rule. The
  similarity of Shimla temperature to that of
  Britishers native land forced the exotic people
  to transform the hills covered with deodar trees
  into a small town with marvelous architecture of
  buildings. Temperature in Shimla ever since has
  been appealing and unpredictable at the same
  time. Shimla temperature like other hill stations
  does not reach the extremities especially during
  summer seasons. Average temperature of warm
  months i.e. May, June ranges between 28 Celsius
  to 32 Celsius. However, the same cannot be said
  about weather in Shimla during the time of
  snowfall.
• Snowfall in Shimla is a prime factor for giving
  momentum to tourism based economy of the city.
  Winter sets in the month of October and adieu the
  Queen of hills in the month of March. However,
  the time of snowfall in Shimla is mainly
  restricted within the two months January and
  February.
• The global phenomena of climate change has
  affected Shimla adversely. Shimla weather has now
  undergone a tremendous change. Shimla weather in
  December is not very cold especially during
  afternoons. One may experience low temperatures
  during the morning and evening hours of the day.
  For the last few years, the time of snowfall has
  delayed from December to January. Shimla weather
  now does not allow white Christmas and sometimes
  the new year celebrations also make their way
  without snowfall.

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