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Shimla was known as the \u2018Queen of the Hills\u2019 and was the summer capital during British rule in India. Surrounded by steep forested hills falling away on all sides, and with snow-covered mountains as a backdrop, it is little wonder Shimla exerted such a magnetic influence and blossomed into a thriving British hill station.<\/p>\n

Our Holiday Extension to Shimla is available with the following tours: Golden Triangle & Ranthambore<\/strong><\/a>, Indian Wildlife Adventure<\/strong><\/a>, Deccan Odyssey’s Cultural Discovery<\/strong><\/a> & The Brahmaputra River & Darjeeling<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Shimla was known as the \u2018Queen of the Hills\u2019 and was the summer capital during British rule in India. Surrounded by steep forested hills falling away on all sides, and with snow-covered mountains as a backdrop, it is little wonder Shimla exerted such a magnetic influence and blossomed into a thriving British hill station. 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