Shimla
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The capital of Himachal Pradesh and the summer capital of British India, with colonial buildings, the Ridge and Mall Road, and forests of deodar and oak.
Hill stationShimla districtBest time to visit: March to June; December to February for snow
Highlights
- The Ridge and Mall Road, with Christ Church and the Gaiety Theatre
- Rashtrapati Niwas (the former Viceregal Lodge), now home to the Indian Institute of Advanced Study
- Jakhoo temple of Hanuman on the highest hill of the town
- Day trips to Kufri, Mashobra and Naldehra
Significance
Shimla served as the summer capital of British India, and many important meetings were held there, including the Simla Agreement between India and Pakistan in 1972.