SHIMLA Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. 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 the Hills. GEOGRAPHY Shimla lies to the north of the western ranges of the Himalayas. At an average elevation of 2397.59 m (mean 7866.10 ft above sea level), the city stretches on a mound. TOURISM Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh and the summer capital of the British era, is the most important tourist center of the state. The place is named after Goddess Shyamala who is an incarnation of Kali. Shimla is situated at an altitude of about 7267 feet and it is situated in a semi-circle shape, which is blessed with cool breeze blowing throughout the year. It has a beautiful view of the valley and the peaks of the great Himalayan ranges are visible all around. To its north, the snow is frozen