Situated at an altitude of 7,000 feet, far from the sweltering plains, Shimla was once a nondescript village. It was popular with the British in the 1830s and later became the summer capital of the Imperial Government. Enticed by its salubrious character, the British ended up spending more time at this hill station, than at their real capital at Kolkata. Today, it is the capital of Himachal Pradesh and holds the lingering echoes of the bygone era.

Shimla’s moods change with the seasons, each with its own charm. The monsoon provides an opportunity to see some of the most magnificent sunsets in the world.

Woodville Palace has history dating to 1865 when Sir William Mansfield, Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Army, became the first resident of this charming estate. The building was reconstructed in 1938 by Raja Rana of Jubbal State when hundreds of expert artisans were brought from as far as China to ensure the highest quality of craftsmanship. Kanwar Uday Singh, the grandson of the Raja of Jubbal, opened the mansion as a heritage hotel in 1977. Today, the palace is located in four acres of peaceful surroundings allowing for solitude and yet only half-a-mile from the bustling Mall.

How to get there :                                                    
Shimla is well connected by road, rail and air.
By air: Airport at Jubbanhatti, 20 kms from Shimla
By rail: By a broadgauge line up to Kalka. From Kalka to Shimla a                     narrow gauge line 96 km (6 hours). Woodville is 7 kms from the             railway station.
By road: Delhi-Chandigarh-Kalka-Shimla

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