Shimla city travel guide in India

India

Scenic spot introduction:

Shimla is the capital of the northernmost state of Himachal Pradesh in India and is a famous summer resort and tourist city. Located in the Himalayas 280 kilometers north of Delhi, with an altitude of 2,205 meters, it was founded in 1819 as a British army camp and later gradually became a summer resort. It became the summer capital of India from 1865 to 1939, and the capital of Punjab from 1947 to 1953. The illegal "Simla Treaty" on which more than 90,000 square kilometers of territory is currently occupied by India was signed here on July 3, 1914. Determined. Shimla is a mountain city. The entire city is located on the mountain, and the main roads also spiral up the mountain road. It is particularly beautiful when viewed from a distance.

Attractions distribution:

The main attractions in Shimla include the Governor's Residence, Seda Mansion, Christ Church, Hilltop Square, Library, Assembly Hall, Hanuman Temple, Monkey God Statue, Shimla Railway Station, Himachal Pradesh Museum, etc.

Scenic spot features:

photography, exotic, culture, history, architecture, summer vacation, city, architecture, culture

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Asia>India

How to get there:

Train: Take a train from DELHI MAIN STATION (old) Delhi Railway Station (ten hours) to KALKA, then take a small train (TOY TRAIN) to Shimla, which takes about 5 hours. The narrow gauge Garga → Shimla Railway connects Shimla to the major railway network across the country through Garga. Traveling by train is slower, but the scenery and 103 tunnels along the way entice many tourists to try it.

Highway: The nearest big city to Shimla is Chandigarh, which is 115 kilometers along National Highway 22 and 365 kilometers away from New Delhi. The public Volvo buses operate on the route from Delhi to Shimla via Chandigarh. The journey takes 7-8 hours in total and there are many buses.

Airplane: There is a small airport in Jubal Hadi, 25 kilometers away from the city, with a private flight to Delhi every week.

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Shimla ticket prices:

free

Scenic area opening hours:

Open all day

Travel Tips

travelling guideline:

Shimla is the center of cultural activities in Himachal Pradesh. It is very famous for its Summer Festival held in May and June every year. Many cultural activities and festivals last for 2 weeks. Many big artists have performed at the festival, such as Jagjit Singh, Ghulam Ali, etc.

Best time to visit:

Shimla has cool summers, with an average temperature of 20°C in June and abundant precipitation, with an annual precipitation of 1,550 mm. With lush forests and beautiful scenery, it is a famous summer resort.