Shimla

The state capital, and the erstwhile summer capital of the British, Shimla is a charming hill station.

How to reach: Linked by air to Delhi, Chandigarh, Kangra and Kullu. Airport is at Jubbarhati (23 kms). Shimla is linked by a narrow gauge line to Kalka which is connected to Delhi, Calcutta and Amritsar by broad gauge.

Kalka-Shimla is 96 kms only 4 hours by a quaint rail car. It is linked by bus and coach to Delhi and Chandigarh (Punjab and Haryana) as well. Delhi is 370 kms, Chandigarh 117 kms, Kalka 96 kms and Ambala 166 kms.

Where to stay: Hotel Holiday Home, The Cecil, Shilon Resort, The Oberoi Clarkes, HPTDC lodges, Honey Moon Inn, Hotel Asia The Dawn.

What to see: Viceregal Lodge, Himachal State Museum, Jakhoo Temple, Glen, Annadale, Auckland House, Chotta Shimla, Mashobra, Chadwick Falls, Summer Hills, Tara Devi, Sankatmochan.

Excursions: Wild Flower Hall, Kamna Devi, Naldehra (23 kms), Kufri(13 kms), Narkanda (64 kms), Tattapani (29 kms), Chail (43 kms), Fagu (22 kms), Barog (55 kms).

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