Situated in the north-west Himalayas, Shimla is the capital of Himachal
Pradesh.
Spread across 12 kms along a ridge that overlooks terraced hillsides and cultivations,
Shimla is magnificently robed in dense forests of oak and pine, fur and rhododendron,
and it is best to travel here on the slow train from Kalka.
Shimla also is a convenient base for variety of adventure sports such as Skiing,
Trekking, Fishing and Golfing etc.
In winter, the temperture can drop below freezing point when heavy wollens are
required. Summer temperture are mild and light wollens/cottons are recommended.