Shimla is the tourist destination most favorite among people from all over the world. The hill station was once the summer capital of British Empire who discovered the place back in year1819. Being capital of Himachal Pradesh, it was given the name of Queen of Hill Stations by the British because of its charismatic beauty, salubrious climate and amazing surroundings. The best thing about Shimla is that it is visited by tourist throughout the year and there is no particular season to visit.
Shimla got its name from ‘Shayamla’ another name for Goddess Kali. The hill station is located at about 343 kms from Delhi, capital city of India. Situated at about 2100 meters above the sea level this hill station is spread over an area of about 25 square kilometers. The geographical conditions around Shimla are responsible for its amazing climate that draws tourists to this place in every month of the year.
Its proximity to the lower ranges of the Indian Himalayas gives the most picturesque view of the valley. Tourists can not resist themselves from the apple orchards, dense pine and oak tree forests, towering Deodar tree jungle and the mesmerizing charm about Shimla plant life. The place is an ideal getaway for a great weekend for people from north India as it can be easily accessed through road.
The special feature that needs to be discussed on Shimla is the toy train journey that is nothing less than sheer thrill for the first time visitors. The Kalka-Shimla mail offers a glimpse into the magnificent Himalayan range passing through tunnels and taking steep curves. It has been declared the World Heritage Site by UNESCO as it is 100 years old and runs on the same old tracks till today. It was constructed in 1903 and connects major cities of Himachal Pradesh.