Shimla Hotels
Shimla:
Blessed with some of the most spectacular and beautiful
landscapes anywhere, it is a travellers paradise -lofty snow
peaks, deep gorges, lush green valleys, fast flowing rivers,
enchanting mountain lakes, flower bedecked meadows, beautiful
temples and monasteries steeped in time. May it be for relaxing,
sightseeing, trekking, mountaineering, fishing, para-gliding,
skiing, ice skating and golf, Himachal has it all...Come Explore
Shimla!
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More about Shimla
A quaint little hill train chugs up into the Shivalik foothills,
over dramatic loops and high arched bridges to the hill resort
of Shimla (2130 m) - the capital of the mountain state of
Himachal.
Shimla was one a string of hill stations that the British
established to escape from the scorching heat of the plains. The
12 km, crescentshaped ridge on which it is located was first
occupied by the British troops, in the early part of the 19th
century, during the Anglo-Gurkha War.
The little village of Shymala, a retreat for British officers,
soon grew to become the glamorous summer capital of the British,
in India.
Shimla's salubrious climate, easy accessibility and numerous
attractions have made it one of the most popular hill stations
in northern India. The splendid views of the show-clad ranges of
the Himalayas, fine walks through oak and flowering
rhododendron, enchanting resorts within easy reach, golf
Naldehra and skiing at Kufri and Narkanda make Shimala an
attractive destination throughout the year.
HOW TO GET THERE?
Air: Linked by air to Delhi, Chandigarh, Kangra and Kullu.
The airport at Jubbarhati is 23 km from Shimla.
Rail:
It is linked by a narrow gauge line to Kalka which is connected
to Delhi, Calcutta and Amritsar by broad gauge. Kalka-Shimla in
96 km and 6 hours by train but only 4 hours by a quaint rail
car.
Road:
Shimla is well connected by road to most towns within the state
and to all major towns in Punjab and Haryana. It is linked by
bus and coach to Delhi and Chandigarh as well. Delhi is 370 km
away, Chandigarh 117 km, Kalka 90 km and Ambala 166 km.
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