Shimla

Well, back from the Jeepsafari, we enjoyed 2 relaxing days in Shimla (altitude 2250 meters). This place is famous, because during the British colonial time it served as summer capital. When it got too hot in Delhi, they moved everything to this hill station where it was more comfortable to live. In the center of the town the remainings are visible, many houses are like in England, it's very clean (compared to the rest of the country), car free and smoking and littering are prohibited!!


Shimla is a town in the mountains, the center is on the top and to get there you either have to climb up steep stairs or get them down.


Some British buildings in the center. On the Ridge is the church with an organ inside and nice windows. Along the Mall are more building, this one of the fire brigade and also the post office. Further away is the palace of the Viceregal (also called Viceroy, the representative of the English king/queen in India).


On the top of the highest hill (Jakhoo temple) is the Hanuman temple. This temple is full of monkeys and they are quite aggressive... they even had stolen Laura's sunglasses!!


Sunset from a viewpoint above the Ridge.