Shimla today is perhaps the beloved hill station in India. This utterly charming resort has been as perennial favourite since British troops set up camp here in 1819. atron goddess of the little village was Shimla Devi, and she gave her name to the settlement that sprang up here.
At an altitude of 2130 metres, the town of Shimla is a quaint and delightful place. It staddles a steepridge with settlements sloping down both sides.
Along the ridge runs the Mall artery of Shimla, along this promenade you will find much that is reminiscent of the Raj stately mansions, curiosity shops and citizens taking air on a Sunday morning!
Shimla was the summer capital of imperial India. A picturesque town in the north-western Himalayas, Shimla was once known for it's high society, gaity balls, gymkhanas, theatre and opulance of colonial life.