North India Travel Guide

Shimla Travel Guide

Shimla, one of India's most famous hill stations, derives its name from Goddess Shyamala, an incarnation of Goddess Kali, the deity of power and wrath. However, unlike its name, Shimla is a perfect heaven for the ones in search of tranquility. Nature has blessed this capital city with innumerable gifts and man has used them to make Shimla one of India's best locales. Blessed with some of the most spectacular and beautiful landscapes anywhere, it is a travelers paradise -lofty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush green valleys, fast flowing rivers, enchanting mountain lakes, flower bedecked meadows, beautiful temples and monasteries steeped in time.

Shimla Travel Attractions
The hub of Shimla is the Mall, which runs along the Ridge and is crowded with tourists. It is the city's most famous shopping center, with shops selling all items, from clothes to junk food. The splendid views of the snow-clad ranges of the Himalayas, fine walks through oak and flowering rhododendron, enchanting resorts within easy reach, golf at Naldehra, and skiing at Kufri and Narkanda make Shimla an attractive destination throughout the year with many tourists opting for a dramatic journey over loops and arches on the toy train from Kalka.

Climate
Summer in Shimla ranges from March to May, with temperatures ranging from a maximum of 33°C and a minimum of 15°C. Winter here lasts from October to February, with temperatures rising to a maximum of 8°C and a low of 0°C.
The best time to visit is between April to mid-July and mid-September to the end of October, which is the peak season. November to February are months for the skiers in Shimla. Avoid the monsoon months, from mid-July to mid-September, when the roads get slick and the highway slippery.

Getting there
By Air - The airport at Shimla, 22 km from the main city, has connecting flights to Delhi and Kullu. The nearby Chandigarh airport is, however, more handy.
By Rail - We shall provide you with all India tourist permit vehicles for the local transportations and also for the intercity drives too.

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