About Shimla
British colonial villas cling to pine-clad slopes where the Raj elite escaped the Delhi heat, their gabled roofs and ivy-covered walls a transplanted Surrey in the Himalayas. The Ridge—a wide promenade lined with deodars—becomes a social hub as monkeys leap between branches overhead. Snow caps the peaks in winter; apple blossoms explode across orchards in spring.
Country
India
Best months to visit
Year-round
Currency
INR
Language
Hindi, Punjabi, English
Things to do in Shimla
Walking the Ridge promenade through towering deodars to the mall
Riding the UNESCO toy train from Kalka through 103 tunnels
Trekking to Jakhoo Temple with panoramic Himalayan views
Visiting colonial-era Christ Church and Viceregal Lodge
Exploring the heritage bazaar for local handicrafts and Himalayan art
Picnicking in apple orchards or visiting nearby Kufri adventure park
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