The Seven Hills of Shimla

Elysiyum Hill - Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

The queen of hills, Shimla, is itself supposed to be built upon seven hills. Of course now that Shimla has exploded in every possible direction, there are many more hills in Shimla but these seven hills were the original hills that constituted Shimla during the time of the British Raj.

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5 Easy Treks Around Shimla Town for Everyone

Treks Around Shimla | Image: Hill Post

If you’ve been feeling wound up and want to go out in nature but don’t have the time to go on a long multiday trek, then you can choose one of the easy treks and walks that abound in and around Shimla town. It is said that Shimla is best enjoyed by walking; read on to know why.

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Why British Chose Shimla as Summer Capital

Oberoi Shimla

Shimla was one of the most favorite places in India for the British. They flocked here in hordes during the summer months. They governed the country from here for most of the year. They helped develop the infrastructure and brought in the latest technology with them. Read on to know why they chose to do all this here in Shimla of all places.

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