Shimla District is a district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, located in the northern part of India. Shimla City is the administrative headquarters of the Shimla District. In the north direction of the district, Mandi and Kullu are situated, to the east Kinnaur is there, while in the south the district is surrounded by Uttarakhand and on the west it is bounded by the district of Sirmaur. The district is set at an altitude range of 300 meters to 6,000 meters. Shimla District holds the third position in the list of the most inhabited district of Himachal Pradesh, Kangra being the first and Mandi being the second. Hinduism is widespread over the region and majority of the people practice Hinduism. The languages that are spoken by the people of the district are Hindi and Pahari. The economy of the place is dependent on agriculture.

Himachal Pradeshs capital city is Shimla. It was previously acknowledged as Simla. Shimla was made British Empires summer capital in India, in the year 1864. Queen of Hills is the name by which Shimla is commonly acknowledged as. The name was given to Shimla by the British. This place is a well-liked place to visit for a vacation. Buildings constructed in neo-gothic structural design and designed in tudorbethan are quite well renowned in the city of Shimla. In the colonial period these old buildings were constructed. The Kalka-Shimla Railway links Shimla to Kalka city. In India, one of the lengthiest narrow gauge railway paths, which are still functioning in the present day, is the Kalka-Shimla Railway. The distance between Mandi and Shimla is 145 kilometers and between Shimla and Chandigarh is 100 kilometers. Chandigarh is the closest city situated near Shimla. Again, Shimla is located at a distance of 365 kilometers from Indias capital city, New Delhi. From the name of the goddess Shyamala Devi, who is the incarnation of the Hindu Goddess Kali, the name of the city of Shimla is derived.

Shimla History

Shimla was made Indias summer capital in the year of 1864. Post independence, Punjabs capital was Shimla. Afterwards it was made Himachal Pradeshs capital. Kalka and Shimla were linked with the aid of a railway line constructed in the year of 1903. At a picturesque setting Shimla is positioned. Lush green meadows and snow covered mountain peaks encircles the place.  Shimla is considered to be gifted with beautiful natural bounties that one can ever imagine. Unlike other hill stations, an atmosphere quite distinctive and unique a generated by the hills along with the architecture from the colonial period, prevails in Shimla. Still keeping hold of the majestic ancient buildings like the stately Vice Regal Lodge, appealing lamp posts made of iron and Anglo-Saxon names on one hand, Shimla seems to burst with unparalleled growth and development on the other. The Mall situated in the town of Shimla is major crowd puller.

It is full of shops and places to eat. Linked with Patialas earlier Maharajas many escapades, another much popular place is the Scandal Point. From this point, one can enjoy a scene of snow covered mountain peaks. Shimla was a host to the leaders of the Indian Nationalist movement in the year 1946. The conference that was held here during their visit smoothed the journey of Indian independence. The British Raj in India left its mark on the town of Shimla, some visual glitch; a capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh in the country of India, but still has the appearance and ambience of a Northern Englands village.

The towns improvement and progress got a boost, when the construction of Kalka-Shimla was finished in the year 1903. To begin with, Shimla was the capital city of the state of Punjab; however in 1966, when the state of Himachal Pradesh was formed, it was made Himachal Pradeshs capital.

Shimla Climate

Under the Koppen climate categorization, the weather of Mandi represents the qualities of a subtropical highland climate. Mostly during the winters the weather remains cool and during the summer months the climate stays reasonably warm. Throughout the year the temperature stays within the range of −4 C to 31 C. In the months of summer the average temperature stays within 19 C and 28 C and during the winter season it remains between −1 C and 10 C. In the month of November, the monthly rainfall is around 15 millimeters and whereas in August it is 434 millimeters. During the winter months and spring the monthly rainfall remain around 45 millimeters and in June, when the monsoon draws near, the monthly rainfall is around 175 millimeters. 1,575 millimeters is the average rainfall per year. The amount is less when compared to other hill station, but when compared to plains, the amount is greater. Snowfall is now occurring in the months of January or at the beginning of February each year, however historical records show snowfall used to occur in this area in the month of December.

Shimla Culture
 
Shimlaites is unofficial the name given to the people of Shimla. An array of celebrations and festivals take place, where a large group of multi-ethnic people comes together. Each year a summer festival takes place, known as the Shimla Summer Festival. It goes on for 3 to 4 days and occurs during the peak time during the vacations. Concerts by famous singers, from the entire part of India, form the best moments of this occasion. Numerous locations are there in Shimla to go to, including mall road and ridge, which are local retreats located in the center of the city. The initial tudorbethan structural design of the ancient traditional buildings are still maintained and conserved.

Shimla Tourism

Shimla is the British Indias summer capital and the in the present times, it is the capital city of the state of Himachal Pradesh. Lush green meadows and snow covered mountain peaks encircles the place.  Shimla is considered to be gifted with beautiful natural bounties that one can ever imagine. The place is set at a picturesque spot. Unlike other hill stations, an atmosphere quite distinctive and unique a generated by the hills along with the architecture from the colonial period, prevails in Shimla. Still keeping hold of the majestic ancient buildings like the stately Vice Regal Lodge, appealing lamp posts made of iron and Anglo-Saxon names on one hand, Shimla seems to burst with unparalleled growth and development on the other.

The Mall situated in the town of Shimla is major crowd puller. It is full of shops and places to eat. Linked with Patialas earlier Maharajas many escapades, another much popular place is the Scandal Point. From this point, one can enjoy a scene of snow covered mountain peaks. The location of Shimla is perfect. The most excellent means to arrive at Shimla is by roadways, although an air service is available in the town. It is for the reason that, while driving through the winding roads of the Himalayas, one can enjoy and absorb the magic and captivating scenery of the countryside, to the fullest. With its ancient bungalows and mansions, along with their gabled roofs and excellent gardens, Shimla creates a feeling of reminiscence.

Tourist places in Shimla
Christ Church & St. Michael's Cathedral
Jakhu Temple
Sankat Mochan
Tara Devi
Kali Bari
Himachal State Museum & Library
Viceregal Lodge & Botanical Gardens
Indian Institute of Advanced Studies
The Ridge 
Prospect Hill
Summer Hill
Potter Hill
Glenn
Annandale
Elysium Hill
Recreation
Rampur
Wild Flower Hall
Mashobra
Kufri
Narkanda
Fagu
Chail
Sarahan
Tattapani
Naldehra
Kotgarh
Hatkoti

Trekking Routes 
Shimla to Kullu over the Jalori Pass (3300 m)
Shimla to Kullu via Bashleo Pass (3250 m)
Shimla- Rohroo- Sangla
Sarahan to Sangla.
Shimla to Hatupeak
Shimla to the Shalipeak,
Shimla to Churdhar
Shimla to Chail,
Shimla to Junga
Shimla to Tattapani