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Shimla is a very beautiful hill station in Northern India and therefore is an important tourist hotspot. Shimla was declared summer capital of British India but after independence it became the capital city of Punjab and later when the state of Himachal Pradesh was formed then Shimla became the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. The beautiful hill station of Shimla being an important tourist hub is well connected to the rest of the country as also with the rest of the world by means of roads, railways and airways. People coming to Shimla often need to board the famous Kalka- Shimla railway. This railway carries its passengers through the picturesque landscapes of Shimla as also through numerous dark tunnels. Jabarhatti is the proximal airport in Shimla and is about 22 kilo-meters away from the city centre in Shimla. As of now this airport has infrastructure for domestic flights only. Since this city is located in the hilly areas of Himachal Pradesh therefore it is the most sought after destination for the tourists during the summer season. To cater to the needs of the locals as well as the tourists this city is equipped with a main shopping center also known as Mall where one can find numerous shops, restaurants, eateries, popular roadside dhabas etc. The city has also a meeting place for all the tourists as well as the locals and it is known as the Ridge. One of the centers of attraction in Shimla is the Jakhu Hills and it is also the highest point near the city. On the peak of this hill is a beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman and one can get an excellent overview of the city from here? The famous Christ Church was built in the year 1846 near the ridge. This church is famous for its beautiful stained glass windows. Chadwick Falls is yet another significant tourist attraction located just 7 kilo-meters from the city of Shimla. Apart from these tourist hotspots there are other tourist attractions in the city of Shimla and they include Dorje Drag Monastery, Viceregal Lodge, state Museum. Shimla too has a zoo and it is located at Kufri. This zoo hoses a number of species of animals and therefore it is a popular attraction among the children. Since most part of the city is covered with ice and snow there sports like trekking, ice-skating are common here. There are top restaurants and hotels in Shimla for the tourists to make them comfortable. Some top rated hotels in Shimla includes Hotel Sukh Sagar, Hotel Amber and many others. Most of the Shimla Hotels and restaurants are located near the Mall. These hotels include some of the famous places to eat in Shimla. These hotels offer well furnished rooms equipped with all the basic amenities. They also provide different types of delicacies including vegetarian, non vegetarian, Chinese cuisines, Thai dishes, Mexican dishes apart from many Indian delicacies. Coffee is an important beverage in Shimla. This Article is being submitted on behalf of India's Best travel site. Get More detail about Shimla tourism, How To reach Shimla, Shimla Hotels, Places to see in Shimla .
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