Shimla
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Shimla

Spread across forested ridges, Shimla carries colonial-era architecture, old walking streets and Himalayan views within one of India's most storied hill towns.

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
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LocationShimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Altitude2,200 m
Place typeCity / Town
Best seasonMarch to June and September to December

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The feeling of Shimla

Shimla rises along a series of Himalayan ridges wrapped in cedar, oak and fir. The Ridge, Mall Road and surviving colonial buildings give the city a distinct architectural character, while nearby forests and viewpoints open toward the surrounding mountains. Despite its popularity, early mornings and quieter lanes still reveal the older rhythm of the hill town.

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