History, Best Places to Visit and Travel Guide of Shimla, Major Tourist Destination of Himachal Pradesh, India
Shimla, being one of the top most famed hill station of India is also capital and important district of state of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is located at height of average height of 2250 meters, surrounded by hills of Himalaya, thus it is famed as Queen of Hills. During the British rule, Shimla was developed during 19th century and served as summer capital of India before independence. Since that time it is important city and center of commercial, education and cultural activities. As Shimla is located just at 340 km form Delhi and 110 km from Chandigarh, thus it becomes weekend gateway as well. Shimla is famed as one of the most popular honeymoon destination of India