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Travel to Shimla
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Pradesh > Hill Stations >
Shimla
 Shimla
was the most important British hill resort, prior to India's independence. It
is named after its patron goddess, Shamla Devi, a manifestation of Kali. Shimla,
located at an altitude of 7,267 feet, is inhabited around a crescent - shaped
ridge, which is blessed with perennially cool air and amazing views. It provides
superb panoramic sights of the valleys, and the lofty peaks of the great Himalayan
range, on both sides.
Snowy peaks, rugged slopes and wide valleys offer splendid opportunities,
not only for mountaineering, rock climbing and skiing, but also for hand gliding
and river rafting. Himachal is an ideal place for trekking enthusiasts, and
the trekking routes in the state take you to remote, undisturbed spots. It is
also a popular site for winter sports. Courses and competitions in skiing and
mountaineering, carnivals, cultural evenings, and open air skating facilities
form the traditional part of winter sports. Recently added attractions are hand
gliding-and river rafting.
Places to visit in Simla:
The main attractions of Shimla, include, the Rashtrapati Niwas, formerly the
residence of the British Viceroy; the State Museum, which has a modest collection
of stone statues from different parts of Himachal Pradesh; Jakhu Temple, dedicated
to Lord Hanuman; Summer Hill; Chadwick Fall; Prospect Hill; Sankat Mochan; Tara
Devi and Windflower Hall.
Places to visit around Shimla:
There are many places around Shimla, which a tourist can visit during the day.
These places include, Kufri, a well - known ski resort in Himachal Pradesh,
is 16 kilometre from Shimla; Craigano (16 km from Shimla), Chail (45 km), Naldera
(23 km), Narkanda (64 km), and Kasauli (77 km).
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