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Basic Data 
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| Country |
India |
| State |
Himachal Pradesh |
| District |
Shimla |
| City |
Shimla |
| Location |
On the Mall 13 kms. from Airport
1 km. from Railway Station
1 km. from Bus Stand |
| Rooms |
79 rooms |
| Group |
The Oberoi Group of Hotels |
City Information
Resting at the foothills of the majestic Himalayas is Shimla, the queen of hill stations and once the summer capital of the British Raj. Situated at the quiet end of the city's Mall, Cecil is The Oberoi Group's luxury hotel in Shimla, an example of colonial splendour. Shimla's salubrious climate helps make it a year-round destination.
 There are various travel destinations in Shimla. The Mall: The Mall is Shimla's main promenade. Here, contemporary commercial enterprises rub shoulders with stately colonial edifices, churches and other landmarks of the town. At one end of The Mall is the city's colourful local market, called Lakkar Bazaar.
The Viceregal Lodge: A few minutes from Cecil, is the Viceregal Lodge. Built in 1888 by the British Viceroy Lord Dufferin, the premises also house a museum, and beautifully laid out gardens. Through its grand history, it has also been the Rashtrapati Niwas (The President's residence). Today, it houses the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies.
The Toy Train: The 'toy train' ride from Shimla to Kalka is delightful. The railway line was built in 1903, and it meanders through the Shivalik mountain range, through the foothills of the Himalayas. Cecil organizes special picnic hampers to add to the joys of the journey.
Kufri: An inviting ski destination in Himachal Pradesh, Kufri has lured mountain lovers for decades. The slopes are not for professionals, but the short to advanced runs are tailor-made for the enthusiast. Yak rides for children are an added attraction.
Mashobra: Easily accessible by road, Mashobra is twelve kilometers from Shimla. This quaint little town is a getaway to numerous walks into the forest where you can experience nature at its best.
Shimla was originally a small hill village named after the goddess Shamla Devi, a manifestation of Kali. Discovered by the British in 1819, it became for them a popular refuge from the heat of the plains of North India. By 1830, it had become established as a favourite hill-station. In 1903, a railway line was laid, connecting it to the plains, and thus making it easily accessible. Shimla was the official summer capital of the Government of India until 1947, when India gained independence.
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