The enchanting beauty, bracing climate and soothing greenery of the Himalaya make this one of the most striking places in India. This is an area of vast panoramas, dotted with villages and hill stations, and of mountain slopes covered with rhododendron and teak forests. The towns of Shimla, also known as the summer capital of “British India” and Dharmsala are set against the stunning Himalayan backdrop and are perfect for a summer retreat from the heat.