Shimla today is perhaps the best loved hill station in India. This utterly charming resort has been as perennial favourite since British troops set up camp here in 1819. Patron goddess of the little village was Shimla Devi. And she gave her name to the settlement that sprag up here. Over the year. The custodians of the Raj fled here from the oppressive heat of Delhi, and the tradition has persisted to this day.

At an attitude of 2130 meters, the town of the Shimla is a quaint and delightful place. It straddles a steepridge, with settlements sloping down on both sides. Winding roads crisscross the hill sides, making for a great many walks.

Along the ridge runs the Mall artery of Shimla, along this promenade you will find much that is reminiscent of the Raj stately mansions, curiosity shops, and citizens taking the air on a Sunday morning ! Here, too, you can amble through Scandal Point, scene of the legendary elopement, or stand in the hushed confined of the Christ Church.

Shimla was the summer capital of imperial India. A picturesque town in the north-western Himalayas, Shimla was once known for it's high society, gaity balls, gymkhanas, theater and the opulence of colonial life. Today as the capital of Himachal Pradesh it still retains much of its old charm. Colonial buildings in a variety of architectural styles, well laid out walks through dense forests rich in bird life, and a mall with shop, theaters, parlours & restaurants.

Summer Hill is a quiet subrub of Shimla, 5 Km. from the ridge and on the kakla Shimlaline. Its peaceful environs & secluded walks were endorsed by a personage no less than Gandhiji, who once made this his retreat.