Shimla is also known as Simla, the official name until 1972 is the capital and the largest city of the Northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of British India. After independence, the city became the capital of Punjab and was later made the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla has several places to visit. Local hangouts like the Mall and the Ridge area in the heart of the city.
Most of the heritage buildings in the city are preserved in their original ‘Tudorbethan’ architecture. Shimla arts and crafts are highly in demand by tourists. Shimla is full of pine and deodar trees and you can explore nature with the Shimla Manali Package from Delhi. Enjoy a heritage walk through Shimla’s Victorian-era architecture, labyrinthine bazaars, and a lengthy pedestrian shopping mall. Don’t cause too much trouble taking in the town from Scandal Point, a large, open square; keep in mind that Shimla was a retreat destination for Mahatma Gandhi.
