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Introduction 
Situated in the north-west
Himalayas, Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Visitors
come to Shimla to walk down its famous Mall Road and also to
experience Shimla in its many hues from spring flowers to autumn
leaves, from the soothing green & gentle breeze of summer to its
Winter snows. It is truly a "Destination for all seasons."
Shimla also is a convenient base for variety of adventure sports
such as Skiing, Trekking, Fishing and Golfing etc.
History
Before the British discovered it in
1819, Shimla was a small village that was part of the Nepalese
kingdom. In 1830, the local Raja was persuaded to part with the land
by the British and the settlement became the subcontinent's most
fashionable summer resort. In 1830, the local Raja was persuaded to
part with the land by the British and the settlement became the
subcontinent's most fashionable summer resort. Shimla was declared
the summer capital of India in 1864. After India's independence,
Shimla became the capital of Punjab till 1966, when it came under
Himachal Pradesh.
Festival
The festivals celebrated in Shimla
are :- Sipi
Fair :-
Summer
Festival
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Dussehra
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Best Season
The weather in Shimla is alpine.
Around Christmas, Shimla experiences snowfall. The best season to
visit Shimla is between September and November.
Travel Links of Shimla 
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