Shimla, Capital city in Himachal Pradesh, India
The city spans across multiple hills at an elevation of 2,205 meters, surrounded by dense forests of the Himalayan mountain range.
The British established Shimla as the summer capital of India in 1864, following their retention of the land after the Gurkha War of 1814.
The Mall Road functions as the central social hub, containing numerous shops, traditional restaurants, and structures that display colonial architectural elements.
Travelers reach Shimla through a network of mountain roads connecting to major cities, with regular bus services from Delhi and Chandigarh.
The Kalka-Shimla railway line, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, navigates through 102 tunnels across the mountainous terrain.
Location: Shimla District
Elevation above the sea: 2,205 m
Website: https://hpshimla.nic.in/
Part of: Shimla District
Website: https://hpshimla.nic.in
GPS coordinates: 31.10415,77.17097
Latest update: May 28, 2025 20:10
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