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Shimla or also known as Simla is the state capital Himachal Pradesh and is a popular destination during the summer months and for its Victorian architecture. In addition, many couples choose this city to go in Travel honey moon, so the atmosphere is always romantic and inspiring.

This town rises majestically above the valleys around and was chosen by the British as summer capital of India. European influences are much in this city, the majority of Victorian buildings, which have Indian bazaars and restaurants.

The traffic is prohibited in the area historic center, Also known as mall, which translates into a calm and cool air where you can walk admiring the beautiful architecture without having to worry about pollution or to end run over by a car.

In Shamli also recommend visiting the Jakhu Temple offering spectacular views towards the mountains and the city, being located on a hill. According to the epic story Ramayana, The monkey god Hanuman rest there on their way to the Himalayas. The ascent to this temple can leave little weary visitors as it is an hour's walk. This site and its surroundings are inhabited by monkeys can become aggressive, so be very careful.

It is also very popular Dorje Drag Monastery which is of the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and there is free entry but donations are received. And La Cima is at the tip of the city about 2230 meters above sea level and is the center of cultural and social life of Shimla, besides being a great place to see the surrounding mountains.

One of the best plans to do in Shimla is to take a quiet walk through the mall has 7 miles of historic Victorian buildings and still has much room at the time of British Raj. To get there lifts to prevent the visitors are tired on the rise. This is one of the places to be with the elite of the society of Shimla and is recommended to stop at the Hotel Clarkes to take a break and a coffee.

For the adventurous and fit are recommended hiking the local mountains and meadows of Annadale, 5 km from Shimla; Glen, Which is further west and is a popular spot for picnics, and farther north Wildflower Hall, Which was the retreat of Lord Kitchener.

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