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  Shimla:: Travel Guide, Shimla Hotel Reservations
It is a beautiful hill town in the lap of nature, surrounded by pine and deodar forests.
It is a 18 sq km mountainous region lying at an altitude of 2,213 meters.
British coined the term “Queen of the hills” for Shimla.
www.shimla-travel.com   (389 words)

  
  Shimla, Shimla India, Shimla City Guide, Shimla Travel, Shimla Capital of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla Tour Travel
Shimla (also spelt as 'Simla') derives its name from goddess 'Shayamla Devi', which is another manifestation of Goddess Kali.
In 1864 Shimla was declared as the summer capital of India.
After Independence, Shimla became the capital of Punjab and was later named the capital of Himachal Pradesh.
www.indiantravelportal.com /shimla   (247 words)

  
  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Shimla   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Shimla is approximately 115 km (71.4 miles) from Chandigarh, the nearest major city, and 365 km (226.8 miles) from New Delhi, the national capital.
Shimla is one of the districts of Himachal Pradesh.
Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh is situated in the Shivalik hills in the north western Himalayas.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Shimla   (1131 words)

  
 Shimla, Hill Stations In India
Shimla is surrounded by pine, deodar, oak and rhododendron forests.
Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh is situated in the Shivalik hills in the north western Himalayas.
The Church overlooks the ridge and is one of the landmarks of Shimla.
www.visittajmahal.net /city/shimla.htm   (759 words)

  
 Shimla Travel Guide:: History of Shimla
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.
www.shimla-travel.com /history_shimla.shtml   (238 words)

  
 Shimla The Capital City of Himachal Pradesh
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.
Shimla State 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.
hpuniv.nic.in /shimla.htm   (1148 words)

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