SHIMLA INFORMATION
Welcome to Shimla, Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh state. It is nestled in the middle Himalayas in northern India. The city was built and named by the British after the Gurkha War, on a ridge of the Himalayan foothills some 7,100 ft high. It served as the British summer capital and as the headquarters of Punjab. Because of its cool climate and scenic setting, it is one of india's most popular hill resorts, where tourists flock during summers to enjoy the temperate climate and during winters to enjoy the snow. Shimla is dotted with monuments; imposing buildings with a Victorian aura and often referred to as the hallmark of British rule in India. The Kalka-Shimla rail link, one of the few narrow gauge tracks still operational in India, bears testimony to the engineering excellence of the British.