Anthropogenic Activities vs Mass Wasting in Shimla City

Encircled by verdant stretches and snow-capped peaks is the highland town of Shimla. Himachal Pradesh's capital, Shimla, is a place of unspoiled natural beauty. It is among the most well-liked travel spots in India. It has several restaurants and motels because it is a popular tourist destination. In addition to the numerous government and private guest houses, there are about 500 hotels in and around Shimla. A population of 25,000 was taken into account when the city was first planned. Not only in Himachal Pradesh but even in Shimla City, the city's climate is being negatively impacted by the sudden increase in human activity due to population growth, which has led to a rising tendency of landslides. . The present paper deals with anthropogenic activities versus mass wasting in Shimla City. The paper is based on secondary data and primary data published in various newspapers namely Amar Ujala , the Times of India and various online publications. The population data is obtained from government organisations of Shimla.