Picturesque Shimla

Shimla, also known as Shimla, is the capital of Himachal Pradesh in northern India.

Its name is derived from the deity Shyamala Devi the hindu  the goddess Cali.

Go to Simla during monsoon

Overview of Shimla in the rain

In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of British India.

The Viceroy's Inn in Shimla was where the British Viceroys lived and ruled.

In that building, India, Pakistan and the Shimla Agreement were made.

Coffee in the inn's garden.

Postmaster flat in Lodge area.

Summerhill Second Class Post Office at Shimla entrance.

Horse rental for horse riding in the city.

The Ridge in Shimla is a popular place to relax. In the center is the government library and on the right is the Church of Christ.

Cleverly the Shimla police came out.

Samosa Kulcha - A delicious delicacy in Shimla.

Chewing shredded coconut is very popular in Shimla.

Shimla Municipal Corporation Building.

For more details, see the very informative Wikipedia .

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