Shimla Tour Packages from Chennai

Interesting Facts about Shimla

• Another name for Shimla is "Simla"
• Shimla is also known as "Queen of Hills"
• The largest city in the state of "Himachal Pradesh"
• Coordinates: 31°6′12″N 77°10′20″E
• It has an elevation of 2,276 m
• Hindi, English is the Official languages
• Winter season temperature falls at 7-degree Celsius
• Summer season temperature falls at 22-degree celsius
• 8,000 ft highest peak Jakhoo Hill is a famed tourist attraction

Places to visit in Shimla

Visit Shimla and burst out your stress and get relaxed and travel through wonderful places in Shimla. There is much number of places to see in Shimla and considered to be the best tourist spot in Shimla. Traveling is not only travel, its a fun moment and soul relaxing journey. Seeing the amazing best tourist attraction in Shimla will bring you to blast experience eventually. Here are some Shimla sightseeing/points of interest for your glance. Here are some best tourist spots in Shimla.

Shimla points of Interest

• Summer Hills
• Indian Institute of Advanced Studies
• Annandale
• Jakhoo Hill
• Christ Church
• Himalayan Bird Park
• The Scandal Point
• The Shimla State Museum
• Naldehra and Shaily Peak
• Tara Devi Temple
• Chadwick Falls
• Mall Road
• Johnnie’s Wax Museum

Places near Shimla

• Kullu-Manali
• Kasauli
• Chakrata
• Dehradun
• Dharamsala
• Mussoorie
• Delhi
• Parwanoo
• Kanatal
• Naldhera
• Chail
• Kufri
• Solan

Seasons and the Best time to visit Shimla

April to June
Its a summer season with a 15-degree temperature suitable for adventure sports like camping, trekking, and paragliding for sports lovers.

July to September
This season is not recommended for any travelers. Tourist people are not encouraged to visit Shimla by this season.

October to March:
Temperature falls in the range between 2 to 8 degree Celsius. You can expect snowfall in December month. Oct to Mar will be the best time to visit Shimla for newly married couples/honeymooners.

Things to do in Shimla

• Camping
  This 2 days 1-night stay camping passing through huge mountains and tallest trees price starting from INR 1600. Camping is must experience activities to do in Shimla. If you are a traveler, you have to pick and explore real nature via some best sightseeing places like Shoghi, Sarahan, Sandasu, and Chirgaon. You can select from budget or luxury camp which gives you offbeat experience in between the most alluring hills. Forest camping, cottage stay also available at the cheap price per head.
• Shopping at Lakkar Bazaar
  Have some dry fruits and buy shawls, woolens and handicrafts apparels for which the place is famous for. December and January is the best time to visit this bazaar. For the second duration, April to August will be the best season to visit Shimla.
• Ice skating
  Ice skating is one of the best adventure activities to do in Shimla. If you are a sports lover and love to ride, ice skating will be a thrilling experience for all tourists like you. Skate in the natural ice skating rink which attracts "N" number of tourists and travelers to Shimla
• Indulge in Rafting at Tattapani
  One of the famous adventure activities to do in Shimla if you are a watersports lover. You will be rafting in river Sutlej which takes you from Chabba to Tattapani. Explore the power of water for 2-hour timespan @ affordable cost based on the package you will choose.
• Paragliding
  If you fond of fly high, then this must be one of the most addictive sports forever. Yeah, try paragliding in Kangra valley to realize the thrilling experience. Kangra valley is one the famous paragliding destination in Shimla.
• Toy train traveling
  One of the best things to do in Shimla is Toy train ride from Kalka to Shimla. It will be one of the memorable things for kids. Enjoy the green hills and mountains on the fun toy train ride.
• Rafting
  Best adventure activity for sports person running at tattapani. The cost of having this ride will be around INR 1,500 per head. This place is very well known for its hot water springs, green valleys. Adventure lover must take this ride for sure..!!
• Trekking to Jakhu Temple
  Jakhu hill considered to be the highest peak in Shimla which withstands at an elevation of 2,455 meters above from sea level. You can take a trek here. Trekking can be varied based on the person and their capability. Climbing will bring you the finest experience and never miss seeing anything around you. There are shelters avail for your convenience. You have to take a break in the meantime and get refreshed and begin your trekking.
• Cycling
  You can't stop your car and watch the real beauty of nature. cycling is the best viable option to experience the chill breeze, drizzling rain, tallest mountains, fogs etc.,