Shimla is a beautiful hill town surrounded by pine and deodar forests. It is situated in the north-west Himalayas and is the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh in North India. It is a 18 sq km mountainous region lying at an altitude of 2,213 meters. British coined the term “Queen of the hills” for Shimla. Shimla can be visited in both summer and winter because it has a ideal climate for a hill station. Best time to visit Shimla is between April and October. Temperature is ideal in summers. It is well connected by road to the plains. People are friendly. It is also comparatively safer than other tourist destinations. All this makes it the favorite travel destination of tourists from India and across the world.
Shimla (Jhakri) is my birth place and I love this place. I love shopping on the Mall Road. The Mall is the place to check out for the best in garment and textile industry. Here the State emporium offers the himachali (local) handicrafts and handloom items. The hats that are available in a wide range of charges and colors make the perfect souvenirs. For the dry fruits and natural herbs carrying medicinal properties you may check out any of the local shops in The Middle Bazaar and Lower Bazaar whereas the Lakkar Bazaar is the big market for the wooden items of all shapes and sizes….
