About
Himachal's capital and India's most famous hill station at 2,200m. The UNESCO-listed Kalka–Shimla toy train, The Mall Road, Christ Church, colonial architecture, and apple orchards make it eternally charming.
Must-see highlights
Kalka–Shimla toy train
The Mall Road
Jakhu Temple & monkeys
Kufri snow
Christ Church
Scandal Point sunset
Annandale picnic grounds
Viceregal Lodge (IAS Academy)
Chadwick Falls
Green Valley viewpoint
Tattapani hot springs (50km)
Narkanda apple orchards
Mashobra deodar forest walk
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Shimla (Kalka–Shimla Railway) 0km · Shimla Airport / Chandigarh Airport 23km
Nearby attractions
KufriChailNaldehra Golf CourseJakhu TempleTattapani
How to get here
Kalka → Shimla (toy train)
train · 5h
₹400
approx.
Delhi → Shimla
bus · 9h
₹500
approx.
Chandigarh → Shimla
cab · 3h
₹2,000
approx.
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Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
March – June, December – January (snow)
Nearest Transport
Shimla (Kalka–Shimla Railway)0 km
Shimla Airport / Chandigarh Airport23 km
Stay Options
budget₹700/night
mid₹2,200/night
luxury₹7,000/night
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