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    Shimla ( English: / ˈʃɪmlə /; Hindi: [ˈʃɪmla] ⓘ; also known as Simla, the official name until 1972) [10] is the capital and the largest city of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British India.

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  3. Shimla. India, Asia. Strung out along a ridge with steep forested hillsides falling away in all directions, the Himachal capital is one of India's most popular hill resorts, buzzing with a happy flow of heat-escaping Indian vacationers.

  4. The Ridge, Shimla. Swathed by cedar, rhododendron, fir and Himalayan oak trees, the state capital of Himachal Pradesh is one of the most popular hill stations of India. Basking in the grandeur of the British era with apparent influences in its architecture, Shimla did charm the British colonisers of the 19th century so much that they elevated ...

  5. Top Things to Do in Shimla, India. Places to Visit in Shimla. Explore popular experiences. See what other travellers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All. Walking Tours (15) City Tours (25) Theme Parks (3) Half-day Tours (13) Private Sightseeing Tours (69) Mountains (5) Nature and Wildlife Tours (20) Cultural Tours (31)

  6. Shimla. Snow-capped Himalayan peaks and green pastures surround Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Enjoy a heritage walk through Shimlas Victorian-era architecture, labyrinthine bazaars and lengthy pedestrian shopping mall.

  7. 6 days ago · Shimla, city, capital of Himachal Pradesh state, northwestern India. The city lies northeast of Chandigarh on a ridge of the Himalayan foothills, at an elevation of about 7,100 feet (2,200 metres). Shimla was built by the British on land they had retained after the Gurkha War of 1814–16 and was