Located at the foothills of Himalaya Shimla was the summer capital of British India. This pristine hill station is today the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla got its name from Devi Shyamala who is considered to be one of the incarnations of Hindu deity Kali.

Shimla is one of the exquisite hill stations of Northern India. Queen of hills as it is popularly called is sprawled over a 12km ridge. Pines and Deodars are strewn all over Shimla, a splendid views of Mighty Himalayas is presented by these trails. This spectacular hillstation surrounded by seven hills is blessed with many places of tourist interest.

Place of Religious Significance

St. Michaels's Cathedral and Christ Church : Built over a period which is more than a decade Christ Church is the 2nd oldest Church of North India. The main attraction of the Church is the stained glass windows.

Sankat Mochan and Jakhoo Temple : Jakhoo Temple is located on the hilltop which is the highest point of Shimla (8048 kms above sea level). Both these temples are dedicated to Lord Hanuman and present a spectacular view of Shimla.

Kalibari and Tara Devi : The temple of Shyamala Devi called Kalibari and that of Tara Devi are the other places of religious importance in the area.

Places of Architectural and Scenic Beauty

Shimla is famous for its seven hills viz. Jakhoo Hills, Bantony, Prospect Hill, Summer Hill, Observatory Hill, Elysium Hill and Invererarm Hill.

Viceregal Lodge and Botanical Garden : The erstwhile residence of the Viceroy of British India is called the Viceregal Lodge. The botanical Garden is located at a distance of 2 km from the lodge.

Prospect Hill : The temple of Kamana devi is the prime attraction of this hill.

Glenn : Located in the dense forests at a distance of 4 kms from the Ridge is the Glen forest which is the favorite destination for Picnickers because of the fresh water stream flowing through it.

Annandale : It has got an open ground which is a rare sight in the hills and the picturesque location makes it a favorite picnic spot.

Elysium : Elysium hills in Shimla have the famous Auckland house and Longwood.

Shimla has magnificently been holding the beauty of the past with all the modernization. While the cottages and bungalows of Viceroys remind us of the British rule, Mahatma Gandhi's Retreat Georgian Mansion will surely make you emotional with the memories of the Freedom Movement associated with it. The other significant places of tourist interest in Shimla are Chapslee, Churdhar Sanctuary, Hatkoti, Gurkha castles, Padam palace, The Oberoi Clarkes, The Cecil, Tattapani, Kuthar Fort, Himalayan Aviary and so on. The list is endless to make Shimla an ideal destination for spending holidays for couples, honeymooners, adventure and wildlife lovers. Ensure before finalizing your trip that you package tour includes all the significant locations.

The climate of Shimla attracts tourists all through the year while the summers are pleasant as it can give you relief from the scorching heat of the Northern India, the monsoons are romantic as there is greenery all round with drops of water sipping down from the tall pines and deodars. The winters are full with adventure and action with snow all around. Accommodations are available at Toshali Hotels and Resorts that assures excellent hospitality and luxury at rates which fit in your budget.

Shimla can be reached by Bus from New Delhi which is the capital of India. The nearest broad-gauge railhead is Kalka. The track between Kullu and Shimla is narrow gauge and the trains running between these tracks are called the 'toy trains' which makes your travel exciting and is a wonderful segment of Shimla Tourism.