The capital city of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla is one of the most visited hill stations of Northern India. The city showcases a magical blend of serenity and buoyancy, with snow-capped Himalayan peaks, lush green valleys, busy markets and vibrant culture. The presence of elite colonial architectural buildings and ancient temples display the historical aspects of the city distinctly.
Best Time to Visit
The months from March to June are considered the ideal months to visit this hill station when the weather is pleasant and worth enjoying. From budget to luxury Goibibo has a wide range of
Shimla hotels.
Places to Visit
Summer Hills,
Jakhoo Hills and The Scandal Point Ridge are some of the famous points in Shimla that offer picturesque views that are cherished by nature lovers. The Shimla State Museum,
Christ Church, Viceregal Lodge are some of the historical buildings that portray excellent Victorian architecture at its best. Chadwick Falls, Naldehra and Shaily peak, Green Valley and Tara Devi Temple are some of the other interesting tourist spots.
The Mall Road and Lakkar Bazzar are the two main local markets where you can shop for Himachal handicraft products, woollen wear, wooden home decor pieces, woven carpets, hats, and some traditional jewellery.
Hotels and Restaurants
The Himachali cuisine offers some extremely flavoursome dishes such as
Channa Madra,
Siddu,
Sepu Badi Madra that you must try. Some of the popular restaurants that you can visit are Baljees, The Devicos, Indian Coffee House and The Lutyens Room.
Shimla offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from
Budget Hotels in Shimla to
Luxury Hotels in Shimla /
Resorts in Shimla, from
5 star Shimla hotels to
service apartments, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like
couple friendly hotels in Shimla to
hotels preferred by Business travellers in Shimla, similarly
hotels preferred by students and also the ones
preferred by women. Popular locations in Shimla for stay are
near Shimla Airport,
The Mall Road,
Main Town,
Shoghi and
Chotta Shimla. It is very easy and convenient to compare and
book hotels online on Goibibo.
Transportation
With a well-planned and systematically designed transportation network, the city is accessible from all parts of the country. Located at a distance of 22 km from the main city, the
Shimla Airport (SLV) serves domestic flights and streamlines the air connectivity of the city with Delhi. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for
cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online.
Shimla Railway Station is also listed as a World Heritage Site and there a few express and passenger trains that operate between Shimla,
Kalka and Delhi. Also, there are plenty of state-run
HRTC and private buses that connect Shimla with cities like Chandigarh, Kalka, Ambala and other nearby interstate and neighboring state locations.