Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, sits at roughly 2,200 m in the lower Himalayas and served as the summer capital of British India. Its colonial architecture, the pedestrian Mall Road and Ridge, and the UNESCO-listed Kalka–Shimla toy train make it one of North India's most popular and accessible hill stations.
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State:Himachal PradeshFamous for:The RidgeNearest transport:Shimla Airport at Jubbarhatti (~22 km) has limited connectivity; Chandigarh Airport (~110 km) is the nearest major airport.
Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, sits at roughly 2,200 m in the lower Himalayas and served as the summer capital of British India. Its colonial architecture, the pedestrian Mall Road and Ridge, and the UNESCO-listed Kalka–Shimla toy train make it one of North India's most popular and accessible hill stations.
Why Visit Shimla
Colonial heritage buildings, the lively Mall Road and Ridge, the UNESCO Kalka–Shimla toy train, and reliable winter snowfall — all within an easy road or rail journey from Delhi and Chandigarh.