Hill with Rich Colonial History

Shimla

It is the capital Himachal Pradesh and a popular hill-station for families and honeymooners, couples, and children. Situated at the height of 2200m, it was the summer capital of British India. It still retains its old-world charm with beautiful colonial architecture, pedestrian-friendly Mall Road and the ridge lined up with multiple shops, cafes and restaurants.

Weather: It has a pleasant climate for most of the months with tourists during the summer, snow from mid-December till February end. 4 hours from the nearby city of Chandigarh.

Travel: The city has an airport as well; however, there aren't many daily flights from here. The railway station connects Shimla with the plans and is famous for the Kalka-Shimla train route; a UNESCO listed World Heritage site.

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