Shimla, as told by the Britons, the "Queen of Hill Stations." Shimla was the summer capital of India before independence. It is located in the north-west Himalayas and now the capital of Himachal Pradesh.
Geography
Shimla covers an area of 18 sq. km. at a height of 7,238 ft. Shimla is surrounded by pine, deodar, oak and rhododendron forests. Its well developed facilities, easy accessibility and numerous attractions make it one of Indian's most popular and biggest hill-stations.Climate
Situated in the North-West Himalayas, the climate of Shimla varies from a maximum of 10-11 degrees in winter to a maximum of 25-26 degrees in summers. The temperature never raised above the limit here. Moods of Shimla changed along with the seasons.
Tourism :
Jakhu Hill Jakhu Hill is the highest peak situated at a distance of 2 km from Shimla, at a height of 8000 ft. It offers a beautiful view of the town and of the snow-covered Himalayas.
Summer Hill Situated at a distance of 5 kms. From the Ridge is the lovely township of Summer Hill at a height of 6,500 ft. on the Shimla-Kalka railway line. Mahatma Gandhi lived in these quiet surroundings during his visits to Shimla.
Tara Devi Temple has a temple dedicated to the goddess of stars on top of the hill. It stands 11 km from the bus stop. Tara Devi Temple is an ideal place for a person wanting peace and some rest.
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