how can i get information on shimla??

Question

i have to prepare a travelogue comprising details and picture of shimla (himachal pradesh)...mentioning the following points -
1. geographical location
2. topography
3. type of soil
4. climate
5. average daily temperature
6. average rainfall
7. available resources
8. culture and tradition
9. historical or political significance

Answer 1

Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is a historical city founded by the British in the latter half of the 19th century and used to be the summer capital of the British government before India gained independence in 1947.

Shimla is a popular city with tourists. The best months of the year to visit are March-June (spring) September-October (autumn) and December-January (to experience the winter snow fall). Travel by road is the fastest and the most cost effective option although railway and airport is also available. It is 365 km (9 hours bus journey) from Delhi (the route lies mostly in Haryana) and 115 km from Chandigarh (4 hours bus journey), the nearby prominent cities. The railroad from Shimla to Kalka (a place near Chandigarh) is a narrow gauge and there are 103 beautiful tunnels on the way. The train is meant for tourist purposes because although rail travel is very cheap it takes painful 6 hours for the same journey which takes 2 and a half hours by road.

The place is a natural beauty as it is situated in the hills (height from mean sea level is 2,195 meters and latitude is approx 32 degrees north). The snow clad Himalayas are visible from here. The town is surrounded by an ever green cover of pine/fir (Devdaar) trees. Summers are cool to warmish and winters are cold. Snowfall occurs in winter months of December-February.

Answer 2

Go to
shimla-travel.com

Answer 3

Please check the following links:

http://www.himachaltourism.nic.in/shim.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimla

http://www.hill-stations-india.com/shimla/

Answer 4

Dear please find the first link you will find all the point covered in future also please refer to this.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimla


Hi, please find the link.

http://himachal.nic.in/tcp/ShimlaHeritageReport.pdf


This provides you with amenities and details.
http://www.indiasite.com/himachalpradesh/shimla/index.html
http://indoexpedition.com/shimla.html
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010519/himachal.htm