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Shimla also offers fun and adventure along with scenic beauty .If you want to add more fun and adventure to your trip to Shimla, you can try your hand at Ice Skating. Shimla has the largest Ice Skating Rink in India .It attracts many tourists and locals who enjoys Ice Skating

The Kalka Shimla Railway line is recognized as world Heritage site by UNESCO. The rail line was built to connect Shimla during British Raj with the Indian Railway system. “The Guinness book of Railway facts and feats “ records Kalka Shimla Railway as the greatest narrow gauge Engineering in India.

Shimla’s name is derived from the Goddess Shyamala Devi, an incarnation of Hindu Goddess Kali.

Every place of India has its own interesting story. Shimla is no exception.The famous Scandal point in Shimla is where the Ridge road meets the Mall road.There is an interesting story about how it got the name, Reportedly the Maharaja of Patiala fell in love with the daughter of the then Viceroy of India and without wasting much time he eloped with her from this very point. As a consequence of this the British Government banned him from entering Shimla. The Maharaja responded by building himself a new summer capital in nearby Chail and thus thumbed his nose at the British not once but twice.

Shimla is Earth quake prone Hill station. It falls in Seismic Zone IV .It cannot withstand high intensity Earth quake. A survey conducted by United Nations Development programme revealed the most buildings in the city, constructed in recent years were structurally unsafe and posed threat to local population.

Maria Brothers is a Antique bookstore on Mall road which has unique collection of treasure of old books. Some of the books in the collection include “Arya Ashta Sahasrikas Prajna Paramita”of 16-17th century compilation in Tibetan script.It is actually written in gold and silver ink. John Milton’s Paradise Lost and Paradise regained,10 volumes of KathaSaritsagara and many more precious books.

This city is one of the youngest city (population wise) in the country. 55% of the population is in the 16- 55 age group. And 28% of the rest is below the age of 15 .

The ‘chudail baudi’ is situated between the part of the Shimla highway from Navbahar to Chota Shimla . It is the place where the speed of your vehicle will automatically slow down, no matter how fast you were driving or how hard you press the accelerator of your car.

Many people have seen a lady with long black hair covering her face and wearing a white Saree. She asks for a lift from people traveling especially at night. And even if you don’t stop for offering lift she seems to be sitting in the back seat of your vehicle for some time. Some people even meet with an accident due to this distraction.

place is birth place of many famous actor and actress like Anupam kher ,Yami Gupta ,Prem chopra, Kangna Ranaut, Preity Zinta .It is also birth place of Ruskin Bond famous writer.

Shimla has been choice for many movie makers in Bollywood. Its stunning locations and pleasant weather make perfect background for romantic songs .The lush green countryside and snow clad mountains has been attracting filmmakers since the black and white eras and continue to do so till now. Many amazing Bollywood songs has been shot here

Shimla and its surrounding areas, including Kufri, used to be part of the Kingdom of Nepal. During the Sugauli Treaty, this region was then given to the British Raj. The whole area remained untouched and undiscovered by the rest of the world until the British supposedly found it in the year 1819. In 1864, Shimla was stated as the summer capital of India and it stayed that way until 1939.

BCS ( Bishop cotton School ) is the oldest boarding shool, Its been founded on 28th July 1859 by Bishop George Edward Lynch Cotton.The school has produced many army officers, ambassadors, judges, ministers and politicians.

In 1948, after independence, the state of Himachal Pradesh was formed as a result of the integration of 28 princely states. Apart from its natural beauty, Shimla also has many architectural attractions and sightseeing spots that drew in visitors from all over the world.

The Peterhoff was a building in which has housed at least Seven Viceroys and governor general during the British Raj.. It has been built in typical Tudor style – all wooden frames. After India ‘s Independence from British Empire, the building served as Punjab High Court. It was at Peterhoff where the trial of Nathuram Godse who assassinated Mahatma Gandhi took place in 1948-49.

As Shimla grew in popularity, Kufri also started gaining recognition as a place to visit to beat the summer heat. However, the reputation of Kufri a tourist destination grew only in the past few decades. What was once just a ‘kufr’ or lake is now famous all over the country as a holiday spot and an adventurer’s paradise.

In 1971, when Himachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state, Peterhoff served as the Raj Bhavan (the Governor’s residence). The building was destroyed in a fire on the night of 12 January 1981 .Subsequently, the Raj Bhavan was shifted to the Barnes’ Court building. The Peterhoff was rebuilt to a new design as a luxury hotel in 1991

The Hill Station Kufri is just 16 kms from Shimla, at the height of 2,633 mts, famous for its trekking and hiking trails. It is also known for nature parks and picnic spots. It also has a Potato Research Station. It is famous for winter sports.

This place is also full of lush green hills. The region around Shimla including Kufri was once a part of the Kingdom of Nepal. This region remained obscure from the rest of the world until the British discovered it in 1819.

Kufri is a tiny hill station located near Shimla. It is famous for its trekking and hiking trails. Adventure-seeking travelers throng Kufri in winters to enjoy skiing and tobogganing along its snow-covered slopes

The British made Shimla their summer capital in 1864 and it remained so until 1939. As Shimla gained importance, Kufri also began to be recognized as an important place to visit.

Kufri is also famous for its nature parks and picnic spots. Kufri's proximity to the hill station of Shimla makes it an important place to visit.

Kufri is a small hill station. It is famous for its beautiful and cool refreshing atmosphere that pervades it. In summers, travelers can enjoy the panoramic view of the surrounding verdant valleys and snow-capped peaks. There are a number of picnic spots, hiking and trekking trails in and around Kufri.Travelers can explore Kufri and its surrounding areas also on horseback. They can hike through thick forest around Kufri to the Mahasu Peak.

Kufri Fun Campus an amusement park to enjoy the whole day. a lifetime experience of adventure at the height of 9000 feet.

ufri is located in the southern part of the state of Himachal Pradesh, in the northern region of India. It is perched at an altitude of 2,510 m above sea level amongst the foothills of the Himalayas. It is 13 km from Shimla.