Shimla Quotes

“If people enjoy walking, they’ll like Shimla.”

“It will not be surpassed by any mountain road in the world.”

“During the Britishers’ time, the Mall was reserved for them;”

“Wikipedia: Shimla”

“Wikivoyage: Shimla”

“In November, 1903, the Shimla Railways was a monumental event that changed Shimla for ever.”

“Wiktionary: Shimla”

“If one was told that monkeys had built it, one could only say, 'What wonderful monkeys — they must be shot in case they do it again.'”

“Shimla is a multi-hazard /multi-disaster prone City and it’s mainly because of its geo-climatic complexities and anthropogenic factors.”

“The British in India had called Shimla by various names — Viceroy’s Shooting Box, Abode of the Little Tin Gods and even Mount Olympus.”

“The enigmatic world that was Simla had the rug pulled from under its feet; the summer capital ceased to be, in the post-Independence India.”

“In 1864, the place was declared colonial India’s official “summer capital.” Later, Shimla came to be known as the “Queen of Hills".”

“The tone of Shimla’s social life in the 19th century was normally set by the Viceroy and his lady.”

“The Public works and other buildings have made Simla monstrous. Too bustling... too public... pomp to irksome, it is like dining everyday in the house keepers room with the butler and the maid.”

“Average Indians couldn’t walk on the Mall. You had to be dressed properly and educated, like a gentleman, because English ladies were on the Mall.lt’s like being in permanent air-conditioning!”

“About centuries ago the area occupied by the modern day Shimla was dense forest. Only the Jakhu temple, which has stood the test of time and a few scattered houses comprised the signs of civilisation.”

“Christ Church, in yellow colour, the most prominent building on the Mall is reputed to be the second oldest church in northern India.”

“Shimla was annexed by the British in 1819, after the Gurkha war. At that time it was known for the temple of Hindu Goddess Shyamala Devi.”

“In 1832, Shimla saw its first political meeting: between the Governor-General [Lord Peter Aoronson] and the emissaries of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.”

“The presence of unattached ladies, bachelors, flirts, match makers gave to Simla its early reputation.... Early evenings on the Mall, was the customary place for building acquaintances.... Eligibles... socially desirables... all were on the Mall.”