Shimla-Overview

Near Delhi-NCR, Shimla is a tourists' preferred hill station in the circuit of Himachal Pradesh. Its distance from New Delhi i only around 340 km, via the Delhi-Chandigarh highway linked to the Kalka expressway (NH5). This town got its name from Shyamala Mata, an avatar of the leader of goddesses, Maa Kali. Kaali Bari temple, located nea the Ridge, has been sanctified to Shyamala Mata, where people come to worship the deity. Shimla was once acted as the summer capital of British. It was designated so due to its favorable climate unlike the warn northern plains of India in summers. Due to one-time British domineer, neo-Gothic and Tudorbethan buildings could be seen in the city. The Christ Church, Gortor Castle Viceregal Lodge, and Auckland house are a few of many structures representing the imprints of the colonial era. A union of climate, cultural richness, enthralling sightseeing, architectural heritage, and availability of all up-to-date amenities makes Shimla a striking tourist destination, not just in summers, but all around the year. The city has South Asia's only natural ice-skating rink, which is looked after by the Shimla ice skating club. The club arranges a fair every year inviting people to partake in the decorative dress competition and other fun activities. During winters, the temperature here drops below zero, and the city gets heavy snowfall. The snow covers the city in a white veil booming the beauty, which appeals to many tourists to Shimla. Additionally, Kufri town that is very near Shimla entices tourists in winters to partake in skiing and other winter games. Likewise, Mashobra, Chail, and Naldehra are equally attractive places to explore near Shimla.