Shimla Tourism: Facts Locals Mightn’t Know
by India by Car and Driver India by Car and DriverThe capital
of Himachal Pradesh, and the most beautiful hill station in India, known as
Shimla, the Queen of Hills, is the most well-known tourist destination in the
country. Home to many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, it will leave you speechless
on your visit. However, there are facts locals mightn’t know about the place
where they reside, but now you will after reading this article.
Set on seven hills: There it is. The first
and the most exciting fact about Shimla is that it’s set on top of the seven
hills. These beautiful hills are called Prospect Hill, Summer Hill, Observatory
Hill, Bantony Hill, Jakhu Hill, Inverarm Hill, and Elysium Hill, out of which
the highest is the Jakhu. So climb your way to your destination Shimla.
The only place with a natural ice skating rink:
You
must have heard of and skated in artificial ice skating rinks in India, but a
natural skating rink will give you a unique experience. Where? Of course,
Shimla, the fun place, was founded in 1920 during the British rule and, to
date, is the most popular tourist destination in Shimla, which many tourists
visit every year to enjoy skating on ice.
Home to the oldest post office: India is home to
several ancient places, including ancient cities, monasteries, universities,
and even lakes, so how about a post office? Yes, you heard it right; Shimla has
the oldest post office in North India. Inaugurated in 1882 in Conny Cottage, a
small building, this post office is believed to be the oldest. Although it is
not a tourist spot, curious people and history lovers visit it a lot as there
is a lot to be explored.
The mysterious Chudail Boudi: Among the believable
facts about Shimla, here is an unbelievable one. Did you know that it also
houses several haunted destinations? As per the locals and the tourists’ spooky
experiences, Chudail Boudi, situated on Shimla Highway, is one place where your
vehicle will automatically slow down. Even if you are driving there at racing
speeds, it doesn’t matter. It is scary but true. This fact makes you curious to
visit Shimla, isn’t it?
The story of Shimla Mirch: Firstly, if you don’t
know it already, you should learn that capsicum is locally known as Shimla
Mirch in India, but do you know why is it so? The British started the
plantation of capsicum in India for the first time, and the destination was
Shimla. Hence the name Shimla Mirch. Amazing, isn’t it?
The second oldest church in North India: You know that Shimla is famous for housing the oldest post
office, but it’s also renowned for being the residence of the second oldest
church in North India. The Christ Church, constructed in 1857, is known for its
architectural excellence with praised glassworks. This is because so many
ordinary tourists and architecture lovers visit it. Plus, it’s also a
picturesque place.
Most polluted hill station: They say everything has
a price, and so does popularity. That’s what Shimla is paying for being famous.
Over the last two decades, Shimla has become well-known amongst local and
global tourists. Thus, more restaurants, hotels, and recreational clubs are
taking over, causing air and water pollution.
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