Friday, August 22, 2014

Picturesque Shimla


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Shimla also known as Simla, is the capital city of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, located in northern India.

Its name is derived from the goddess Shyamala Devi, an incarnation of the Hindu goddess Kali.


Enroute to Simla in the monsoons


An overview of Shimla in the rains


In 1864, Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British India.
The Viceregal lodge in Shimla is where the British Viceroys stayed and governed.
The India Pakistan partition and the Shimla agreement was executed in this building.


A cafe in the premises of the lodge.


Postmasters flat in the premises of the Lodge.


The Summerhill sub post office at the entrance to Shimla.


Horses on hire for a ride through town.


The Ridge in Shimla is the popular place to hang out. In the centre is the State Library and on the right is the Christ Church.


Smartly turned out Police of Shimla.


Samosa kulcha - tangy street food in Shimla.


Sliced Coconut to chew on is quite popular in Shimla.


The Municipal Corporation building of Shimla.

For details please refer to Wikipedia that has lot of information.
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19 comments:

  1. Yamini MacLeanAugust 22, 2014 at 9:53 PM

    Hari OM
    Hah! That last shot surely shows the British influence with its mullioned windows and Tudoresque frame. Oh...and now I must go make samosa!!! YAM xx

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  2. Tomichan MatheikalAugust 23, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    I was there a few months back. Your photographs recreated vivid memories.

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  3. R Niranjan DasAugust 23, 2014 at 10:58 AM

    Despite getting crowded over the years, Shimla still has wonderful charm. Nice shots.

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  4. Vineeta YashsaviAugust 23, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    Wow... You remind me my trip to Shimal...

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  5. AmitAagAugust 23, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    Simla looks more beautiful through your pics than I found it:)

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  6. Yogi SaraswatAugust 23, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    your pictures are giving all about Shimla , a nice place really

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  7. Rajeev MoothedathAugust 23, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    Beautiful Pics

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  8. Datta GhoshAugust 23, 2014 at 3:32 PM

    You catch Panoramic views to street photography capturing the minute details all the way loved your pics! The coconut one caught my eye

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  9. AnonymousAugust 23, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    Beautiful shots !

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  10. ManiparnaAugust 23, 2014 at 9:11 PM

    Wonderful captures ...reminded me of my visit to Shimla... :-)

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  11. AnonymousAugust 25, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    Wonderful captures. The first one is so inviting!! :)

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  12. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪August 29, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    exposed coconut has not flies?

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  13. RenukaSeptember 25, 2014 at 2:11 PM

    I have lots of memories of Shimla. It was my first destination when I started traveling. It has a certain charm that never fades away.

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  14. UnknownJanuary 23, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    Nice planning to go there soon

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