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About Shimla Tourism
A magnificent hang-over of the British Raj, Shimla's
cool environs still remain the biggest magnet for Indian tourists. And
so we have taken the best of what the British created, and mixed it
with the quintessentially Indian - and every summer thousands of people
from the plains enjoy themselves to the hilt in this popular summer
retreat. Independent
India has been generous and not pulled down the remnants of colonial
architecture - instead we have punished it to the extreme by adding
concrete high rises, swanky stores and fast food joints - elbowing out
the colonial shops and tea houses. Life moves on regardless and so does
Shimla.
So in the dizzy 60s it flaunted the joyous cavorting of Bollywood stars
- in the 90s it took a serious look at the ghastly impact of
over-development - and in the 21st century it started
setting in place protective measures for its heritage and environment.
The good thing is that all is not spoilt. There's plenty of the old Shimla, away from the tangled pleasures of the Mall that you can enjoy.Once upon a time, not too long ago,
Food, sight-seeing and shopping Amazing destination for anyone interested in Tibet and the unique form of Buddhism practiced there. Magnificent monasteries perched on mountainsides and ancient meditation caves
Activities & things to do Hiking and trekking, village homestays, cultural performances, visiting monasteries, meditation classes and retreats, thangka painting classes - you name it!
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc. The best way to reach Spiti is a combination of overnight bus from delhi - manali or shimla, then either shared jeep taxi to Kaza
Shimla: The Queen of Hills - The British called Shimla the "Queen of Hill Stations." Shimla, the summer capital of India before independence is now the capital of Himachal Pradesh.
Official Websites
Himachal Pradesh Tourism - Himachal Pradesh Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Himachal Pradesh Entry formalities, Places of Interest in Himachal Pradesh, Lists of Tourist Guides in Himachal Pradesh and Transportation in Himachal Pradesh.
Shimla District Administration - Shimla has seen many important historical events such as the famous Shimla Pact between India & Pakistan which was signed here.
Other Useful Links
Shimla Weather - Weather forecast for Shimla with a fast, easy to use interface. Includes weather maps, graphics and radar images.
Indira Gandhi Medical College - Indira Gandhi Medical College came into existence in the year 1966. There are 31 specialised departments with a 260 strong teaching staff.