Shimla

Shimla also spelt Simla, is one of India’s most famous hill stations was the former summer capital of the British in India, and the present capital of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla offers a wonderful experience to the tourists.

The salubrious air and scenic views of the Himalayas accompanied by the structures made during the colonial era creates an aura which is very different from other hill stations.

Shimla derives its name from Goddess Shyamala, an incarnation of Goddess Kali, the deity of power and wrath. However, unlike its name, Simla 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. Discover the Queen of Hill station on foot, it’s simply the best way. The walking trails are superb with tall pines and majestic deodar and spectacular views of the brilliant Himalayas.

Location		Shimla Weather
Perched at an altitude of 2159 m above sea level, Simla is located towards the southern parts of the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The city spreads over a 12km ridge with just two main roads The Mall which runs from the far west to the lower eastern side, and the Cart Road which circles the southern part of Simla. This is where the railway station and the bus and taxi stands are located....		The temperature range is not very high and the maximum temperature rarely crosses 25°C during summers. Winters are cold due to the chilly winds from the upper Himalayas. Around Christmas, Simla experiences snowfall. Sometimes the temperature goes beyond 0 degrees in the winter months. Heavy woolens are suggested from November to February months....

Simla Tourist Places		Tourist spots around Shimla
Visit Shimla anytime during the year, its forever beautiful. But it surely gets an added charm during the monsoons when the hills turn lush green. Winters too make it brilliant as soft snow covers the land and makes it shine pristine white....		There are a number of tourist spots around Shimla. The following are the most popular and are worth a visit. You are bound to have lasting impressions of these spots in your mind for a long time...

Seven hills in Shimla

Simla is surrounded by seven picturesque hills which are the prime attractions of city tours. These are:

Shimla

Seven hills in Shimla