Shimla came into existence in 1819, after the Gurkha War, when a thickly wooded spot, then known for the temple of goddess `Shyamala' was discovered by the British.
The Auckland House, one of the oldest houses of Shimla, was a scenario of brilliant balls and theatricals.
Shimla continued to serve as a temporary capital of the east Punjab until the new city of Chandigarh was completed.
Shimla is well connected by air, road and rail with all parts of Himachal Pradesh, and the neighbouring states of Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashimir and the Union territory of Chandigarh.
ShimlaState Museum: The Museum, which was opened in 1974, has tried to project hill-out and the cultural wealth of the state.
The isotherms of Shimla happen to match with that of London throughout the year and is the reason for Britisher's choice of Shimla as its summer capital.