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City Overview :

Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. The scenic beauty in Shimla is very charming and is best to visit during summers and winters. The temperature of Shimla is chill even in summers and best to enjoy quality time with the loved ones. Many of the adventure sports can be enjoyed like trekking, mountaineering, river rafting etc. even the New Year celebration and Christmas celebration can be enjoyed thoroughly.

Fast Facts :

Local Languages:

Pahari, Hindi and English

Climate :

Summer :

April To June, Cool and pleasant Temperature: 15°C To 28°C

Monsoon :

July To September, Moderate rainfall Annual rainfall - 400 mm

Winter :

November - February, Extremely cold and snowfall is common Temperature: 0°C To 9°C

Clothing:

For summer Light woolens and cottons and in winters heavy woolens are mandatory.

What to See :

The scenic beauty of Shimla is truly admirable. Architectural monuments and the wooden crafts are yet another famous in the city. The sights are Bhimakali Temple, Jakhoo Hill, Summer Hill; and the local markets in the center of the city are very amazing. These places are not to miss while on a Shimla tour.

Getting There :

By Air :

The airport is known as Jubbarhatti which is 30 kms from the city. Taxis and cabs can be hired by the tourists from outside the airport.

By Train :

It is the nearest railway station to the city is Kalka which is at a distance of 92 kms. Trains from Delhi, Chandigarh and Jaipur moves regularly.

By Road :

The NH-22 highway links the city to Chandigarh and similarly NH-1 links to Delhi. It is not advisable to travel during the rainy season.

Where to Stay :

Shimla offers a variety of hotels which consists the budgetary hotels, star hotels. Countless Shimla hotel packages are available for the tourists to find the best accommodation and book onlineShimla hotels...