Incredible Himachal
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Shimla is the capital of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, in the Himalayan foothills. Once the summer capital of British India, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla Railway, completed in 1903. It’s also known for the handicraft shops that line The Mall, a pedestrian avenue, as well as the Lakkar Bazaar, a market specializing in wooden toys and crafts.
One of my fav drives in Abbottabad area just 15 min drive from my home excellent place to chill and relax :)
Shimla Hill (or Shimla Pahari in the local dialect) is a hill of the Sherwan range extending to the west of Abbottabad, Pakistan. It is not to be confused with Simla / Shimla in Himachal Pradesh, India.
It was my last look at the Srikhand range before I left for Sangla with a heavy heart. I wasn't keeping well and the previous day's weather had been atrocious..
Rashtrapati Niwas (President's House) ,formerly known as the Viceregal Lodge, is located on Observatory Hill, Shimla.It served as the residence of the Governor General of India when the capital of British India moved from Kolkata to Shimla during the summers.It was built between 1880 and 1888 at a cost of Rupees 38 lakhs and the first occupant was Lord Dufferin.The architect was Henry Irwin and it was built in the Jacobethan style.The structure draws inspiration from the architectural style of the English Renaissance and also reflects elements of the castles of the Scottish highlands.The interiors are noted for the intricate woodwork. Teak was brought from Burma and was supplemented by local cedar and walnut. Originally the estate was of of 331 acres but is now reduced to 110 acres.
After indepence ,during Dr.S.Radhkrishnan's tenure as the President of India ,the building was handed over to the Ministry of Education and it now houses the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies.The beautiful gardens are a sight to behold during spring and early summer.
It took me ages to get a shot free from selfie clicking tourists but I finally managed this.:-)
Source :- Wikipedia
Taken on our favourite walk in Shimla today evening.The sun had just set and the lights of Shimla had started twinkling.I normally do not carry my camera on our walks because Sanjay gets irritated by my numerous stops on the way.Today I had taken my camera but I did not take a stand and my hand shook a bit.However,I hope my friends enjoy this beautiful sight.:-) The church to the right is the iconic Christchurch,the largest church in Shimla dating back to the colonial era.
A delivery man carries a Samsung refrigerator on his back as he walks through the City of Shimla, India.
The train from Kalka to Shimla standing in Kaithleeghat station some 15-20 kms from Shimla.
The Kalka_Shimla railway is a narrow gauge railway line connecting Kalka in foothills of the Himalayas to Shimla ,capital of Himachal Pradesh, at a height of around 7116 feet above the sea level.
Shimla became the summer capital of British India in 1864 and was also the headquarters of the British Army.The construction of this (approx 96 km long) railway line commenced in 1898 and was completed in 1903.It was inaugurated by the viceroy Lord Curzon.
There were originally 107 tunnels on this route and 102 are still in operation.The longest tunnel is at Barog.Engineer Col.Barog dug this tunnel from both sides but could not align the meeting and was symbolically fined one Rupee.He could not live with the shame and later committed suicide inside the tunnel.
This railway line is one of the most scenic in India and is a great favourite with tourists travelling to Shimla.
Plenty of cute monkeys waiting to be photographed in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
The famous Kalibari Temple of Shimla is a popular tourist attraction and is situated at a very strategic location. The temple was built in the year 1845 and is dedicated to Goddess Kali who is also known as Shyamala. It is from the name of Goddess Shyamala that Shimla derives its name. The Kali Bari temple of Simla is a very well known religious place of India and people who come to Shimla never miss out on visiting this temple. The Kalibari temple was primarily located in Jakhu hill.
Candid street portrait of a local Man sitting beside his Horse on the ridge of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
A view of the snow-covered Himalayan ranges from Shimla taken while on a walk on the Ridge today afternoon.
Shimla is a hillstation situated at a height of around 7000 feet above sea level in the Himalayas to the north of Delhi in India.It was developed by the British in the early 19th century and served as the summer capital of India from 1864 till independence.It is now the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh.
1.View of Shimla town from tne Ridge.
2.The Mall Road,Shimla.The redroofed building is the General Post office dating back to the colonial era.
3.The Municipal Corporation building another beautiful specimen from Shimla's colonial past.
4.A view of the town.
5.The Ridge,Shimla.One of the heighest points in Shimla at the end of the Mall Road and a favourite spots for hanging out for both tourists ans locals.
I took this shot while on one of our favourite walks in Shimla.We would start this walk somewhere near St.Bede's college and the road winding through woods of deodar and rhododendron would finally bring us to Christchurch on the Ridge (visible to the right of the shot).I remember every twist and turn of this beautiful walk and I miss it so much.:-)
I think I might have uploaded this shot earlier too but since many new friends have joined me since then I thought a repeat would be okay.
I am going on a family holiday and will be off Flickr for sometime my friends.See you all in July.Take care.Will miss you all.:-)