Shimla former summer capital of the British in India, and the present capital of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is visited by hordes of tourists for its unparallel natural beauty, Known as one of the most popular hill stations of north, Shimla is also popularly called as “Queen of the Hills”.
Shimla was built on top of seven hills: Inverarm Hill, Observatory Hill, Prospect Hill, Summer Hill, Bantony Hill, Elysium Hill and Jakhu Hill.
The Kalka–Shimla Railway line built by the British, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also a major tourist attraction. Advance Study & Jakhoo Temple dedicted to Lord Hanuman is widely visited location by tourists. Mall Road & Ridge are most famous among Tourist coming from all part of the world. Mall road offers lots of eating and shopping options are centre of attraction of the town
You will find pleasant weather in Shimla throughout the Year. Shimla is all around the Year destination
The summers of Shimla stretches from April to June. During the summers, the temperature of Shimla varies between a maximum of 28°C to a minimum of 15°C.
The Shimla climate during the winter is very chilling where the temperature swings between a maximum of 8°C to a minimum of 0°C and may even dip down below that level too.
By Air: The nearest airport is 23 Kms from Shimla based in Jubbarhatti. One can book flight from Delhi or Via Delhi to reach Shimla by Air
By Road: Shimla is Well connected by road. One can reach Shimla by NH5 from Chandigarh
By Rail: Shimla is Connected by narrow gauge line from Kalka. Toy Trains from Kalka are frequent to Shimla
Shimla is throughout the year destination. Though Summer (April-July) are considered best time to visit Shimla as temp remain low comparing to other part of the neibhouring cities. If one like to witness Snowfall or Snow than they can visit in Winters (Dec- Feb)