Shimla the capital of Himachal Pradesh, India is one of the most sought after tourist destinations.This place is popular as ‘the Queen of Hill Stations’ among the tourists of all over the world.This place was so called by the British as it is blessed with a range of natural and panoramic views.

This exotic place is situated on the north-west region of the Himalayas.This is one of the major tourist places for the people of adjoining states such as Punjab, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir and Delhi.The city derived its name from the word ‘Shyamala’ which is another name for Goddess Kali.The temple of Goddess Kali is situated right in the middle of the forests of Jakhu Hill.

This exotic city is situated on the hill at an altitude of about 2000 meters above the sea level and is spread around the area of 18 sq.kilometers.It is surrounded by the forest of pine, oak and many other rhododendrons.This picturesque city was the summer retreat for the British as it offers undulating hills, pleasant and rejuvenating climate and lush green forests.

One would easily spot the charm of old days as it exhibits a range of colonial buildings, temples and churches.These are the reasons that make the city unique and exquisite.

This beautiful city exhibits an array of tourist attractions along with several inaccessible and breathtaking mountains with pure tradition and culture.This is one of the most sought after destinations during sizzling summers.The entire city is full packed with a range of attractions and one would not feel bore even for a minute during the stay at Shimla.

The must visit attractions include the Shimla State Museum, Jakhu Temple, The Mall and many more to add to the list of attractions.

The Jakhu Temple is one of the must visit attractions of Shimla.This temple is situated at the height of about 2455 meters and is dedicated to Lord Hanuman.This temple is situated right in the middle of the dense forest of Jakhu hills.It is difficult to know about the age of the temple but it is speculated that it is there since the time of Ramayana according to the ancient Hindu texts.

The Mall is like the center of activities in Shimla as it is located right in the middle of the city.This area of the city is flourished with several departmental stores, shopping complexes, restaurants and many more.Besides these one can also visit one of the oldest churches of the area along with the temple situated in close proximity.

Another major attraction is The Toy Train which is known for its unique railway tracks in the world.These railway tracks took around fifty years to get completed.This magnificent rail was included in the Guinness Book on ‘Rail Facts and Feats’ as the engineering achievement in the field of narrow gauge railway track in India.While your journey from Kalka to Shimla, it passes through around 107 tunnels of varying sizes.It takes around three minutes to cross the longest tunnel of Barog.

The speed of the train is round 20 to 25 kilometers offering an opportunity to enjoy the every moment of their journey along with the magnificent views of the Himalayas.

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