Shimla – Most Popular Hill Station

About Shimla

Also spelled as Simla, Shimla is the capital city of the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and happens to be one of the most popular hill stations in the world. It has as its perimeters the towns Mandi and Kullu in its north direction, Kinnaur in its east direction, and the Indian state of Uttarakhand on its south-east direction.

According to the census of 2011 in India, the town of Shimla has a total population of 1,71,817 people. The town is situated at an elevation of around 2,205 meters and the official language of this town is Hindi.

Shimla serves as the prime hub for the cultural, commercial, as well as educational sectors of the state. During the British rule in India, Shimla served as the summer capital of the country.

During the 18^th century, the majority of Shimla’s areas were covered with dense forests, and its soothingly cold climate and peaceful ambiance are what drew the British government to make it a perfect summer capital of India.

The term “Shimla” was coined after a popular Hindu goddess—Shyamala Devi, who was believed to be an incarnation of popular Hindu deity, Goddess Kaali.

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As already stated above, the town of Shimla has a soothingly cool climate throughout the year, wherein during the summer season the temperature ranges between 19 degrees Celsius to 28 degrees Celsius, and during the winter season, the temperature ranges between -1 degrees Celsius to 10 degrees Celsius.

The primary source of economy is totally dependent on the governmental and tourism sectors here, wherein the hotel industry functions in a grand scale, while the rest are fulfilled by horticultural and educational sectors.

While Shimla serves primarily as the local hub for trade and transport, it is also renowned for its health sector wherein it hosts four major hospitals and a famous medical college. Currently, the government aims at transforming Shimla into a full-fledged health-tourism location.

Shimla is known for its unique elements, such as jewelry, paintings, handicrafts, textiles, and has a list of other stuff for a visit when it comes to tourist attractions—such as temples, the Mall, the Ridge, golf courses, etc.