General Information
shimla "Queen of all Hills Stations", " the former summer
capital of the British in India", and "the present capital of Himachal
Pradesh", has been blessed with all the natural bounties which one can
think of. It has got a scenic location, it is surrounded by green hills with
snow capped peaks. The spectacular cool hills accompanied by the structures
made during the colonial era creates an aura which is very different from other
hill.
This is situated in the north-west Himalayas. Visitors come to Shimla to walk
down its famous Mall Road and also to experience Shimla in its many hues from
spring flowers to autumn leaves, from the soothing green & gentle breeze
of summer to its Winter snows.
Facts and Figure :
Area
Altitude
Temperature
Language
STD Code
Best Time Of Visit |
18 sq. km
2202 Meters
Summer : 15oC - 27oC
Winter : 0oC - 17oC.
Himachali (Pahari), Hindi and English
0177
April to August and December to January |
Shimla Sightseeing :
»Tattapani
»The Mall
»Glenn
»Summer Hill
»Potter Hill
»The Ridge
»Naldhera
»Prospect Hill
»Indian Institute Of Advanced Studies
»Lakkad Bazaar
»Viceregal Lodge & Botanical Gardens
»Tara Devi Temple
»Himachal State Museum & Library
»Michael's Cathedral
How to Reach Shimla :
Air : Shimla does have its own airport, 26 kms from the city,
which is connected to Delhi and Kullu by Turbo- prop aircraft.
Rail : Kalka, the nearst main line rail station for Shimla,
is connected to Delhi by Superfast Shatabdi Express trains.
Road : Shimla is well connected by road with Kalka (100 kms),
Chandigarh (120 kms) and Delhi (385 kms).