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For many years, Shimla was the queen of all hill stations in India. During the British rule, for 75 years, every summer, the entire government moved to Shimla to escape Delhi’s sweltering heat. Since then, it has been one of the most popular hill stations in Northern India, and due to its proximity to Delhi, it is always full of vacationers.

When to go:

You can go there at any time of the year. Summer is nice and cool, in winter the snow gives you ample opportunities to frolic around, and during the rainy season it has a charm of its own.

How to go there:

There are trains that go up to Kalka near Chandigarh, and from there you can take a cab for the 2.5 hours journey up the mountainside. But by far the best way to go there is to take the narrow gauge toy train which meanders through 103 tunnels, at a leisurely pace through some very scenic areas.

Where to stay:

There are hotels and resorts in and around Shimla. You must make your bookings in advance, since during the holiday season, it is packed to the brim.

What should we do there:

Walk around on the Mall road and watch the world go by. Drive up to Kufri and Mashobra, two charming areas near Shimla. Play golf at one of the trickiest golf courses in the world at Narkanda.