One of the most popular hill stations in northern India. Situated at an altitude of 2,205 meters, it used to be the summer capital of British India with a well-planned architecture.
The town is famous for pleasant walking experiences on hillsides surrounded by pine and oak forests. This capital city of Himachal Pradesh is famous for The Mall, ridge, and toy train.
With colonial style buildings, the town has relics of ancient past that lend it a distinct look. Along a ridge of 12 km, its steep hillsides converge into all directions. The connecting road of the town, The Mall, bustles with locals and vacationers during morning and evening hours.
South Shimla has a market cascading steeply down to the cart road. From mid-July to mid-September, it is covered with a snow blanket making it a muse for all nature lovers.
Major attractions –
VICEREGAL LODGE AND BOTANICAL GARDENS
The Ridge
The Mall
Kufri
Narkanda
Mashobra
How to reach there
AIR -The nearest airport is Jubber Hatti (23 Km) is well connected by flights from Delhi and Kullu.
RAIL -Shimla is connected by a narrow gauge railway line with Kalka (96 km), which is connected with major cities.
ROAD- Shimla is connected by good motor-able roads to nearby towns and major cities in India.
Best time
October to June is the best time to visit Manali. With bright, colourful flowers in full bloom and a pleasant climate with temperatures ranging between 10 degree Celsius and 25 degree Celsius. December to February is the best time to experience snowfall.