Things About Shimla That Even Himachalis Hardly Know...!

Shimla is the beautiful place which is located in the beautiful state of Himachal Pradesh.  Shimla is the Hill station which attracts tourist from all over the world. Himachal Pradesh evergreen scenery blow you away, the sunrise peaking through the mountain range and create lively shadows of the pines and rock fissures; It has pleasant weather through out the year. Due to which it is often refer as ‘Queen of Hill Station‘.

Shimla is near about 115 km from the Chandigarh which is the nearest major city  and 365 km from the Delhi. Shimla is covered with the high mountain, unspoilt forests,chilling springs, lakes beautiful weather. Its cool climate is the precise reason why it is such popular among the tourists. That ultimately increases need of hotels in Shimla, It is situated approximately 2200m above sea level , The region of Shimla is covered by dense forests. Due to which A few visitors choose to visit Shimla during spring or autumn, when the place is less crowded and the views are too spectacular for words.

Facts About Shimla

1.  You will get no food in Shimla after midnight

2. The northern slope of Ridge is sinking. 

3. Some Amazing Hindi Songs Have Been Shot In Shimla.

• Behti Hawa Sa Tha Wo – 3 Idiots
• Aaoge Jab Tum Saajna – Jab We Met
• Tera Mujhse Hai Phele Ka Naata Koi – Aa Gale Lag Jaa
• Udja Kale Kawan – Gadar

4. BCS Shimla Is One Of The Oldest Boarding Schools In Asia

5. The Jakhoo Temple Shrine, Believers Say, Holds the Foot Prints Of Lord Hanuman

6. The Town Hall Was Built In 1888. It Is An Earthquake Proof Building

7. Shimla Has The Only Natural Ice Skating Rink In South Asia

8. The Kalka-Shimla Railway Is Recognized As A World Heritage Site By UNESCO.

9. Shimla is Located On 7 Hills 

10. Indian Institute Of Advanced Studies – IIAS Had Power Supply Way Back in 1888.

 Points Of Attraction

• The Mall
• Christ Church
• Jakhu Hills
• Shimla State Museum
• Summer Hills
• Chail  Tatapani