The capital of mountain state of Himachal Pradesh and main tourist destinationsituated at the height of 2205 meters . Shimla the summer capital of India during pre independence era, is now the capital of Himachal Pradesh. It was an accident of the Gurkha war that the discovery of the thickly wooded spot then known for the temple of Goddess Shyamala and for its healthy environment was the discovery of British army officer Lt. Rose in 1819.In 1966 after the re organization of state of Punjab Shimla become the capital of Himachal Pradesh The climate in summer is quit pleasant and snowfall in winter is enjoyable. |
