Cities in India

Shimla

Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh and is a very charming hill resort. It was the favourite summer resort of the British when their troops set up camp here in 1819. At an altitude of 2,130 meters, the town is a beautiful place. With the Mall and Ridge being main attractions, there are also good walking options. You can, for example, start your walk from Scandal point and Ridge, and a 2 Kms walk takes you to the Jakhoo hill which offers an excellent panoramic view of Shimla and the Hanuman Temple.

What to See
Shimla offers many attractions such as the Rashtrapati Niwas, formerly the residence of the British Viceroy, the State Museum, which houses a modest collection of stone statues from different parts of Himachal Pradesh, Jakhu Temple, dedicated to Lord Hanuman, Summer Hill, Chadwick Fall, Prospects Hill, Sankat Mochan, Tara Devi and Windflower Hall. Kufri, a well - known ski resort in Himachal Pradesh, is 16 kilometres from Shimla.

When to Visit
The best time to visit is from October to November. Between December and February, winter sets in with temperatures around zero degree Celsius, and heavy snowfall in the area. April, May, and June are peak seasons for local tourists, when other parts of the country are very hot.

HOW TO REACH
By Rail
You will get the trains from almost all the Main Stations like from Bombay and Delhi to Kalka. Kalka is the railway Staion where you have to get down and change the train from Broad Gauge to Narrow Gauge line. Everyday ,Himalayan Queen and Howrah Express leave from Delhi to Kalka. There is special Coach fitted in this train for a group of 6 to 8. The train passes almost 103 tunnels and so many bridges, that this is a really good experience for everyone, not to miss. From Bombay, You will get Rajdhani Express / A.K. Rajdhani Express / Golden Temple Mail for Bombay to Delhi.

By Air
Indian Airlines, Archan and Jagsons have their regular flights from Chandigarh, Delhi, Dharamshala and Kullu. You will be arriving at "Jubber Bhatti" which is recently constructed airport which is at a distance of 28 Km from the town area.

By Road
You will get Deluxe and Luxury Buses from Delhi, from Kalka during whole day enrouting from National Highway 22. If you are a member of WIAA, You will also get a road map at a nominal fees for Kalka to Shimla or from Delhi to Shimla route.