Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of the erstwhile British Raj in India. A popular tourist destination, Shimla is often referred to as the "Queen of Hills" .The city is famous for its buildings styled in tudorbethan and neo-gothic architecture reminiscent of the colonial era, March 25, 2009.<br />
Bordered by Tibet and Kashmir in the north and Punjab in the south, the mountainous state of Himachal Pradesh lies in the Western Himalayas.<br />
The Mashobra Forest, just outside Shimla is one of the main attraction of the city.