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Shimla
India · IXC
Colonial hill station on a Himalayan ridge.
About
Shimla, also known as Simla, is the capital and the largest city of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of British India. After independence, the city became the capital of East Punjab and was later made the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. It is the largest and most developed city of Himachal Pradesh, as well as the state's principal commercial, cultural and educational centre.
Source: Wikipedia — Shimla (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- affordability · excellent
- architecture · excellent
- family friendly · excellent
- hiking · excellent
- historical · excellent
- nature · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan49°F9d wet
- Feb52°F8d wet
- Mar59°F12d wet
- Apr68°F11d wet
- May72°F13d wet
- Jun74°F17d wet
- Jul71°F29d wet
- Aug70°F28d wet
- Sep69°F20d wet
- Oct65°F5d wet
- Nov58°F4d wet
- Dec53°F4d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Into Thin Air Spiti Valley An Epic Motorbike Adventure TourFrom $2,705 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Taj Mahal City Tour by car or train from JaipurFrom $230 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Guided 10 Days Private Himachal Pradesh Tour with Taxi ServiceFrom $385 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Spiti Valley Guided Motorcycle Tour from Shimla–7N/8DFrom $2,056 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private 6 Hrs Shimla City TourFrom $54 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
3 Day Village Homestay Experience with Local Guide from ShimlaFrom $108 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC), about 37 mi away.
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