One of the numerous postcard=pretty scenes along the way

The balcony from our hotel affords breathtaking 180-degree views of the lower Himalayas

Buildings and houses spill over the steep slopes. That prominent tower is the church belfry

Mahatma Gandhi , with his trusted staff, really doesn't seem to tire of walking!

This monkey, seated strategically on a tree branch beside the promenade, seemed to enjoy watching people go by

Standing on a bridge downtown waiting for a taxi

The Prince and Princess of Bhutan! Trying out some ethnic wear for fun - costs 40 rupees only per pose

The Viceregal Lodge, an impressive Elizabethan style colonial monument built of stone, once served as the seat of power for the British Raj

Shimla, the summer capital of erstwhile British India, lies on a 12-km. ridge in the lower Himalayas