Himachal Pradesh Place

Shimla, is the presently capital city of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla,was the Summer capital of India under British rule in 1864 to 1947.Shimla is a popular tourist destination and called as a “Queen of Hills “.Shimla–west Himalayas at between the longitude 77^o-0" and 78^o-19" east and latitude 30^o-45" and 31^o-44" north. It is bounded with Kullu Manali, Mandi, Kinnaur ,Solan, sirmour and Uttarnchal state.

The important hills of Shimla are Jakhu hill (8050 ft) Prospect hill (7140 ft) Observatory hill (7050 ft) Elyysium hill (7400 ft) and Summer hill ( 6500ft).Shimla is drapped in forest of Pine, oak, rhododendron.

Places of Interest in Shimla:-

The Mall: - The Mall is the main place of tourist and shopping street. There is many restaurant, clubs ,bars, and the famous The Gaiety Theatre is also situated there. It is the main meeting and gossip place of tourist and local public. The Ridge and Scandal point are the two main meeting points at the Mall.

Jakhu Hill: - Jakhu hill (8050ft) is 2km from Shimla . Jakhu Hills highest peak of the Shimla and give a beautiful sight seen of town. At the top of hill there is a old temple of Lord Hanuman.

Christ Church:- Church is situated on the Ridge and second highest old church in northern India.

Indian Institute of Advanced Study:- This institute is housed in the Viceregal Lodge, built in 1884-88.

Summer Hill:- Summer hill (6500ft) height and situated of the Shimla –Kalka railway line and 5 km from the Ridge. Himachal Pradesh University is situated here.

Transport:-

You can reach Shimla by three way by Road, Train and Aeroplane.

Airport:- Shimla's airport is at a distance of 23 kilometers at Jubbarhatti. The Airport is well connected to Chandigarh,Kullu Manali and Delhi. Jagsons Airways offer excellent services and connect Shimla to various parts of the country.

Train:- Shimla is located to kalka 96 km on meter gauge and it takes 6 hours from kalka to shimla. The 96 km journey covered by the toy train will take around 5 hours to get completed. However, the journey will present such wonderful vistas of the countryside before you eyes that you will hardly notice the time. There is 4 trains available Kalka to Shimla. One can also travel through Rail car only one piece in India those are running.

Road:- A fine network of roads connects Shimla to all major cities in India. Shimla is situated is near about 120 km from chandigarh, 370 km from Delhi, 170 km from Ambala.