Queen of Indian hill stations is Shimla. It is a honeymooners, lovers, holiday seekers, high profile dignitaries and winter sports lovers "PARADISE".

In the year 1864 Shimla became summer capital of then British ruler's of India. In the year 1819 this place became known to public when some Britishers discovered it.

Location of Shimla
Capital of hilly Northern state of India- 'Himachal Pradesh'

Best Season to Visit Shimla

• For winter sports and to enjoy snowfall- November to February
• For summer pleasure- mid April to mid June

How to Reach Shimla

By Air
Shimla is well connected by air from New Delhi. Airport Jubbarhati is 12 kms from Shimla.

By Rail
Shimla is well connected by rail. A narrow gauge rail track of 96 kilometers, a heritage track connects this city with rest of India at 'KALKA' railway station with broad gauge track.

By Road
Shimla is very well connected by road with every part of India. Luxury buses, cars and taxis are available from New Delhi, Chandigarh etc.

Popular Tourist Attractions of Shimla

• The Mall- Prime Shopping Center of Shimla
• Shimla state museum
• Christ church
• Indian Institute of Advanced Studies
• Summer Hill
• Tara Devi
• Annandale
• Junga- for Eco Adventure Tourism, also Palace and Museum is here
• Jakhoo temple and hill- Panoramic view of Shimla, also make monkeys your friend here.
• Sankat Mochan- Panoramic view of Shimla
• Chail- 45kms
• Arki- 40 kms, 18th century fort
• Naldehra- 22 kms, marvelous picnic spot, golf course with nine holes
• Tattapani- 55 kms, sulphur springs of hot water and temple
• Mashobra- 13 kms, picnic spots, Sipi fair in June every year
• Summer festival of 4 days in May every year at ridge
• Crafts market at lakkar bazaar
• Kali Bari Temple near the mall

Accommodations in Shimla

• Hotel Combermere
• Hotel Springfields
• Hotel Willow Banks
• Hotel Honeymoon Inn
• Ashiana Regency
• In Peak Season about 50% houses provide paying guest accommodation to tourists.