Shimla is one of the few places in the world where an enormous amount of history and heritage has been distilled into such a small place in so short a time. There are quite a few theories regarding the origin of the word Shimla. Locals insist that the name originates from Shyamali Devi, a re-incarnation of the fearsome Goddess Kali. The name Tatta Pani, translates to "Hot - Water" in local dialect. This is about half a square kilometer area on the banks of Satluj River with boiling hot Sulpher water springs. Bathing with this water is known to be good for skin.

The airport is at Jubbarhatti, 23 km away. Shimla is connected to Kalka by an enhancing narrow gauge railway line - where even a quaint rail-car ply. By road, Chandigarh is 117 km, Manali is 219 km, Chail is 45 km and Delhi is at a distance of 370 km. From Delhi, the driving time is about eight hours. From Delhi, Manali and Chandigarh, luxury coaches and taxis ply to Shimla.

Shimla's cool climate is the precise reason why it is such a popular summer retreat. Besides being the ultimate summer retreat it remains an ideal spot for adventure sports. Every year in the month of June, the Folk Dance festival, the "Mushaira" - recitation of Urdu poetry by poets, the Red Cross Fair, Golf and the Flower Show are some of the events held in Shimla, to celebrate Summer Festival. In December, Ice-Skating Carnival is held and then Christmas celebrations overtake Shimla. Tourists can go in for the various treks to the Kullu valley or indulge in trout fishing at the Pabbar River. The more adventurous may ski at the Narkanda and Kufri from January to mid-March. The Shimla Ice Skating Club is said to be the oldest of its kind in Asia. The nine-hole golf course at Naldehra is also a major draw for the tourists.

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