Overview

A spectacular abode that lies in the Northern part of India in the Himalayas is the city of Shimla. The capital city of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla (previously called Simla), is located at the height of 2200m, surrounded by snow-clad mountains. The favorite destination for honeymooners as well as adventure lovers, Shimla is known as the “Queen of Hills. ”The enchanting Shimla attracts flocks of visitors every year. The alluring beauty is home to historical temples, churches, and architecture that date back to the colonial era. Take a tour of the city and visit its famous tourist spots, such as the Jakhoo temple, Gaiety theatre, Imperial Viceregal lodge, Gorton Castle, and Christ church. Once you are done visiting these historical places, make sure you shop from the one shopping destination, Mall road.

Bring back souvenirs for your friends and family. You can also enjoy steaming hot local food in the chilly weather. Have an adrenaline rush with various adventure activities like skiing, trekking, bungee jumping, zip lining, and river rafting in Shimla. Tourists in large numbers are seen during the winter and summer seasons. It is at its peak from October to February, when you can enjoy the view with snowfall or from March to June in summer when the weather is quite pleasant. You can also get a varied range of hotels and resorts in Shimla depending upon the choice of category. Get engrossed in the timeless beauty of Shimla city with white snow-covered mountains, green pine and oak trees, and sun kissed weather.

Weather

Summer (March to June): 22 ͦC to 35 ͦC
Winters (November to February): 5 ͦC to 10 ͦC
Monsoon (July to September): 15 ͦC to 20 ͦC

How To Reach

By Air: Shimla airport is located in Jubarbhatti, 23 kilometers from Shimla town. The booked cab will
drive down there to pick you. You even have the option to board the cab from Delhi or Chandigarh
Airport.
By Train: Board the train to Kalka from Delhi, nearest to Shimla. From Kalka Railway station, you
need to take another train to Shimla. The pickup is offered from that railway station. Booked taxi can
even catch you from Delhi, Chandigarh or Ambala railway stations.

Best Time To Visit

Shimla is best visited at any time of the year.