Shimla

Shimla was the summer capital of British India but now it is the capital of Himachal pradesh, India and is one of the most popular hill stations in India. Shimla is surrounded by rhododendron,deodar and oak forests. Within the city you come across reminiscences of colonial era. There are a number of cottages and splendid colonial edifices reviving the memories of British India. In Shimla there are a variety of sport, shopping and entertainment means.

Temperature

summer: Min 12 °C Max 28 °C winter: min 4 °C max15 °C

Getting There

Airport:
Kalka-Shimla railway connects Shimla to the main railway network at Kalka away.
By Rail:
Kalka-Shimla railway connects Shimla to the main railway network at Kalka away.
By Road:
Easily accessible by road. From Chandigarh it is 115 km away and from Delhi it is 365 km away.

Best Season to visit

april to august, december to january

Tourist Attraction

Christ Church & St. Michael's Cathedral, Himachal State Museum & Library, Viceregal Lodge & Botanical Gardens, The Mall, Prospect Hill, The Ridge, Jakhu Temple, Sankat Mochan, Tara Devi, Chadwick Falls, Fagu (22-Km) 2,450m, Bharari Spur, Institute Of Advanced Studies, Annadale, Summer Hill, Himalayan Aviary