When a whole town springs up on the location on which someone building a holiday home, then you know it’s a place worth visiting.

And that is precisely what happened with Shimla, when the British arrived in 1822.  During 1822, a civil servant by the name of Charles Kennedy built his summer home in Shimla.  At the time Shimla was known as Shyamala, a sleepy little glade named after Kali, in the local tongue, who is the Hindu goddess, the destroyer of evil.

From then Shimla grew, and grew. But from its beginnings it grew great things. Shimla is still a holiday town even if an overgrown one. A number of prestigious schools are here and the center has some quintessentially quaint British era buildings.  There are some beautiful forest walks nearby and the mountains are covered in snow from april-june and October-November. Shimla has climate that attracts tourists who want to run away from high tempeartures during summer, but many who love skiing and ice skating chose Shimla as their final destination for their India Tours during winter months too.

Stunning Shimla, India                          

A beautiful hilltop town, Shimla is a tourist destination that just begs to be noticed. India Tourism boosts of many beautiful places, but Shimla really is exeptionaly beautiful. Surrounded by pine and deodar forests and crisp, high peaks covered in snow make it a stunning spot to visit. The temperature is very comfortable in the summer and tourists swarm here in very large numbers so it is highly advisable to get your India Tour booked on time.

Found in the north west of the Himalayas this is the capital of Himachal Pradesh and was nicknamed queen of the hills by the British.  Today, Shimla tourism is the main income source for local population.

Tourism in Shimla, India

As with many of the hill and mountain towns Shimla is set perfectly for those wanting to get into a bit of adventure tourism.  There are various treks into the Kullu valley, trout fishing in the Pabbar River a nine-hole golf course or for the more adventurous tourist you could try the skiing at Narkanda or Kufri from January to mid March. Those who enjoy treeking should not miss the chance and book Shimla tour.

Local Treasures in Shimla, India

On of the most amazing experiences people have connected with Shimla is actually the way they arrive. Shimal is connected with Kalka with a narrow railroad that goes mostly trough mountain regions. It has 103 tunnels and has recently been granted with a title of UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will never forget the beauty of landscapes during your journey to Shimla.

Shimla has a number of interesting places to visit. Local hangouts like the Mall road and Ridge are in the heart of the city. Most of the heritage buildings in the city are preserved in their original architecture. The city is famous for its buildings that are styled in Tudor-bethan and neo-gothic architecture that dates from the colonial era. The Viceregal lodge which houses the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, and Wildflower hall that is now a luxury hotel are some of the famous buildings that can be found in Shimla. A collection of paintings, jewellery and textiles of the region can be found at the State Museum which was built in 1974. 

Make sure to take the time out during your India tour, and take a walk along the Mall which is 7km of Victorian architecture just oozing raj-era charm.  To get there you can take an amazingly ingenious lift system that was invented to save the pedestrian having to walk.  Be sure to take a camera for snippets of the absolute best views to be found in Shimla, a great reminder of your Shimla- India tour package.

For those who love exciting walks, a visit to Jakhu Temple, located on the Jakhu Hill is recommended. After an hour of quite demanding walk you will be ewarded with one of the best views this area can offer. The legend says that on this very spot Monkey God Hanuman rested on his way to Himalayan Mountains. Today, area is populated by monkeys knows for their mischiefs, so watch your belongings, they just might decide to steal your bag or camera.

Close to Shimla is a very famous temple, Tara Devi, dedicated to one of many forms of Godess Kali, very peaceful place and situated 6070 feet abowe the sea level.

Shopping in Shimla, India

If you would like to buy some souvenirs as a reminder of your India Tour, we recommend local handicrafts that can be found Lakkar Bazaar, on the Mall Road. Numerous shops are selling wodden handicrafts, but also products made of wool. Very popular among the tourists are walking sticks, shawls, and Tibetan carpets.