Shimla - originally called Simla, is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, is named after the goddess Shyamala Devi, an incarnation of the Hindu Goddess Kali.In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India. A popular tourist destination, Shimla is often referred to as the "Queen of Hills" Shimla has seen many important historical events such as the famous Shimla Pact between India & Pakistan which was signed here. The place is also famous for its natural beauty, architectural buildings, wooden crafts and apples .

The city Shimla was annexed by the British in 1819 after the Gurkha War. At that time it was known for the temple of Hindu Goddess Shyamala Devi. The Scottish civil servant Charles Pratt Kennedy built the first British summer home in the town in 1822. Shimla is located in the north-western ranges of the Himalayas. At an average altitude of 2397.59 meters (7866.10 ft) above mean sea level, the city is spread on a ridge and its seven spurs. The city stretches nearly 9.2 km from east to west. The highest point in Shimla, at 2454 meters (8051 ft), is the Jakhoo hill. The main forests in and around the city are that of pine, deodar, oak and rhododendron. The climate in Shimla is predominantly cold during winters, and moderately warm during summers. Snowfall in the region, which usually took place in the month of December has lately (over the last fifteen years) been happening in January or early February every year.

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