Pine forests and apple groves, crispy, dirt free air and spectacular views � that is Shimla in a nutshell. Shimla, the largest hill station and erstwhile summer capital of the British in India lies stretched over an area of 12 kms on a hemisphere shaped ridgeline. Coming down in levels from the top of the ridge, at an elevation of 2,213 meters, the city of Shimla straddles several hills, including the Jakhu, the Prospect Hill, the Observatory Hill, the Elysium Hill and the Summer Hill.
Although Shimla town, which is in the present times the capital of Himachal Pradesh, has come a long way from the days of the Raj, the old British edifices, old-fashioned cottages and churches still remind visitants of an era long gone by. In the glory days of the Empire, officers and their wives sauntered down the Mall of Shimla, exchanging small talk with the fellow officers. Many a grass widow spent time wandering along walks through Shimla's pine forests, while handsome Indian princes left many an English lady brokenhearted.
From the days of the British Raj, when it was the well-liked hideaway of the sahibs, Shimla has in the present days become the nucleus of major activities in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Being the seat of government and a major tourist attraction in north India, Shimla has grown to satiated point. During the peak of tourist season, traffic jams and disabling water shortage are familiar. Nonetheless, the fresh air, superb snow peaks and revitalizing green all around make Shimla worth a visit.
There are a large number of Budget Hotels in Shimla which has been set up in order to meet up to the ever growing needs of the tourists visiting the city throughout the year.
Indiahotelandresort.com offers online information on Budget Hotels in Shimla, and other business hotels in India.
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