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There are loads to see in what the British once considered India’s “Summer Capital.” A variety of temples are open to the public, including the Jahkoo Temple, well-known for its history and its lofty position on Shimla’s highest mountain. The city is also the locale for a number of festivals and fairs, Shimla State Museum, The Mall, a popular shopping district, as well as many other places of cultural and historical interest.

“Shimla - but different”

By Kevin Rushby for The Guardian. First published Saturday, October 18th 2008. ...Of the many examples in India, Simla (now spelled Shimla) was the most famous, a town that began as a tranquil hilltop hideaway for burned-out army officers. In early pri… Read more...

Written by press. See the full article in The Guardian, 18th October 2008

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