Shimla

Location: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

Visit Time: The ideal time to visit this place with family is the summer season when daytime temperatures are pleasant and outdoor adventures are plentiful. And the best season to visit this for snow is the winter season, which is between November and February. Snowfall season in Shimla begins in late December and lasts through February.

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Shimla is the capital of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It was the summer capital of British India & it’s declared in 1864. Most of the area occupied by present-day Shimla city was dense forest during the 18th century. The only civilization was the Jakhoo temple and a few scattered houses. Covering an area of 25 sq km at a height of 7,238 ft, Shimla is surrounded by pine, deodar, and oak forests. Its well-developed amenities, easy reach, and various tourist attractions make it one of India’s most popular hills.

Places By City

The Ridge

Shimla

4.7

Reserve Forest Sanctuary

Shimla

4.4

Mall Road Shimla

Shimla

5.0

Jakhu Temple

Shimla

4.8

Christ Church

Shimla

4.6

Near Hotels

Near Restaurant

Himachali Rasoi
The P.L Kitchen – Top Multi Cuisine Restaurants in Shimla
45 The Central
Devicos Restaurant & D Lounge Bar
Rendezvous Bar & Restaurant

How to reach

By Road: There are several bus services including Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) buses as well as private operators connecting this city to the major cities in North India. Chandigarh is at a distance of 117 km, Manali at 260 km and Delhi at 343 km. If you are going from Delhi, you can take an overnight air-conditioned luxury bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate.

By Train: The small railway station in this city is just 1 kilometre away from the centre of the town and is connected to Kalka by a narrow-gauge rail track. The famous toy train of Shimla goes between Kalka and Shimla, covering a distance of 96 kilometres in about 7 hours. Taxi and cabs are available from the railway station to reach your preferred destination.

By Air: Jubarhati, which is about 23 kilometres from the town, is the nearest airport. There are regular flights going from Jubarhati to Chandigarh and Delhi. You can easily get a taxi or cab from the airport to get to Shimla or you can ask your hotel to arrange for an airport transfer.