Shimla

About Shimla
The summer capital of India during the British Raj, Shimla is now the capital of Himachal Pradesh. It is a popular hill station and believed to get the name from "Shamalaya", an incarnation of goddess Kali, the deity of power and wrath.

The Kali Bari (a temple), Jakhu temple, tara devi temple, the mall road and the marketplaces (for woolen garments) are places of interest to tourists. There's a beautiful wild flower hall, with many wild species of flower, situated at the Mahasu range, 13 km from Shimla. Shimla is located in the Middle Western ranges of Himalayas. The region is a hilly terrain and has evergreen pine trees. Snowfalls are common during peak winter season and hence the place does not have dense forest. Pine trees are abundant and can be seen anywhere in the city.


The Mall- The most prominent attraction of Shimla. Incidentally, the place has nothing special and more of a market place like any other hill station but still the place where everyone loved to there. In British period the place was a posh market place of Britishers. Still today you will witness various foreign nationals strolling on the streets. The place is also popular among tourist, it’s quite common to watch newly wed couples pose for photograph. The place is spotted by colorful markets and commercial plazas. A perfect place for hangout.

Christ Church and St. Michael's Cathedral- The second most oldest church of northern India was built from the duration of 1846 to 1857. The church is glorified with lights in the night. The architecture of the church is Gothic style and the windows are of stained colorful glasses.

Chadwick Falls- The 67 meters high water falls streaming down from a thick forest at a height of 1600 meters. The falls are in the best shape in the monsoons, line of deodar trees line the forest, which makes a picturesque scenery. There are old Hindu temples on the top of the forest and a annual fair is held in April every year.

Jakho Temple- This ancient temple is located in the height of 2438 meters and dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The highest point in the Shimla and a popular spot among tourist not just because of towering height but also for a religious significance.

Tara Devi- The temple is also a popular spot in Shimla but located around 15 kilometers away from it. Perched on Tara Parvat(Tara mountain). The lush green environment makes the temple a scenic place to visit. The temple can be visited while traveling on the Kalka - Shimla National Highway.

Not To Overlook- Excursions From Shimla

Chail - Chail is a small hill station located 45 kilometers from Shimla. Chail is particular beautiful for its natural beauties and wonderful sceneries. The main attractions of Chail are Chail wildlife sanctuary, Sidh Baba Ka Mandir, Maharaja’s Place, Cricket Ground and others. If you are planning to visit the place during winter, there are options of skiing and trekking.

Fagu- This small hill station in Himachal Pradesh is located 22 kilometer from Shimla famous for orchards and valleys. The place is located at 2510 meters above from sea level. Fagu is also a popular among trekkers and also among naturalist. The place is beautifully placed in the slopes of Himalayas and sceneries can easily mesmerize anyone.

Kufri- Britisher discovered Kufri in the year 1819 before it was a kingdom of Nepal and obliterated from rest of the world. The place is situated 19 kilometer from Shimla and renowned for its beauty and snow clad mountains. The place is small and no option of rail or air transport and only reached by road. Best time to visit Kufri is during winter as there are option to skiing and tobogganing. You can also enjoy horse ride and yak ride during summer.

Narkanda- The place is located 2,708 meter high on the top of Himalayas and from Shimla it is around 60 km. Narkanda is in the middle of fragrant pine forest. Awe inspiring view of snow peak mountain makes it a popular place among travelers. In addition Narkanda has an excellent spot for adventure activities. During winters Narkanda is crowded with people coming for for hiking and skiing.



Location : Shimla is located in the northern Belt of India. It is located between 31-degree north latitude and 77 degree east longitude. The nearest large city is Chandigarh, 115 km away on national highway .
Climate : Shimla is one of the coolest places in India. Even in summers the maximum temperature never goes up to 28 degree Celsius. Winter is from December to February, with frequent snowfalls and chilling atmosphere.
By Air : Nearest airport near Shimla is Jubbarhati,which is 23 kilometer from the main city. The airport is linked with Chandigarh, Kullu and Delhi.
By Rail: Shimla is connected with major cities in the country. There is also an option of toy train from Kalka to Shimla, which go through 107 tunnels and lofty arch bridges.
By Road :-Regular bus service from Delhi, Chandigarh and other major nearby states ply to Shimla. There are variety of option of buses ranging from government to luxury Volvo buses.

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