Shoghi Tourism, Himachal Pradesh India
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Shoghi Fast Facts
- State: Himachal Pradesh
- District: Shimla
- Famous for/as: Hill Station
- Religions: Hindu
- Altitude: 1798 m
- Language: Hindi and Pahari
- Best Season: Throughout the year
- Weather: Summer 15 to 24°C, Winter -4 to 10°C
- Clothing: (Summer) : Cottons (Winter) : Woolens
- Local Transport: Rickshaw, taxi, Buses
- Pincode: 173219
- STDCode: 0177
Shoghi, India Overview
Shoghi is a small town located at an elevation of 5700 ft in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Situated at a distance of about 13 km from the district of Shimla, this town is one of the popular hill stations in the state. The small town of Shoghi, bounded by oak trees and rhododendrons, is known for its natural beauty. The place is also famous for locally made fruit products like juices, jellies, syrups, and pickles.
Shoghi is not as glamourous as its immediate neighbour - Shimla. Neither does it have the sporting abilities of Manali. In the large sibling list of the Himachal family, it is that reserved cousin, who's most attractive quality is her quietude. In her calmess lies her charm, in her silence lie a hundred poems. It lies 13 kilometres before Shimla on the NH 22 route. You might still end up going to Shimla, for it's human nature to chase, choose dynamism over grace. The pines, the deodars, the oaks shall remain though.
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Shoghi, India History
The history of Shoghi dates back to the 19th century, during the time of the Anglo-Gurkha War. On 15th May, 1815, the Gurkhas had to face defeat in the war of Malaon at the hands of Chieftains. The British and the Chieftains together then forced the Gurkhas to sign the Treaty of Sanjauli according to which, the areas under the Gurkha rule were returned to the original rulers. Later on, the entire region, including Shimla, was gifted to the Maharaja of Patiala by the British in return for his continued services to them.