Originally, a small town tucked away in the lap of Himalayas, its picturesque beauty has caught the British fancy who developed it into a summer resort to escape the heat of the plains. The essential pedestrian character of Shimla, its verdant and tranquil mountainsides, and quaint buildings were what made Shimla a jewel in the crown of hill stations in India. In 1864, Shimla was officially declared the Summer Capital of British India. The objective of this study is to gain an insight into the perspectives of all tourism stakeholders on environmental problems faced by Shimla and suggests an...