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Shimla

Shimla

The summer capital of British India, now Himachal's hub

📍 Himachal Pradesh, India⛰ 2,276 m📅 Best: Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan

About Shimla

Shimla, also known as Simla, is the capital and the largest city of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of British India. After independence, the city became the capital of East Punjab and was later made the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. It is the largest and most developed city of Himachal Pradesh, as well as the state's principal commercial, cultural and educational centre.

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🧭Trek & yatra knowledge

Difficulty
easy
Altitude
2,276 m
AMS risk
none
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Fitness required

Mall Road walking is gentle. Kufri + Fagu involve moderate climbs. Snow activities in winter are family-friendly with proper clothing.

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Permits & registrations

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Hotel registration
Hotels typically handle; carry photo ID

Weather & climate

NowUpdated just now
🌙
7°C
Clear
Feels 4°C
💧 70%
🌬 3 km/h
Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF + DWD ICON)📍 31.105°, 77.173°

Next 14 days

Open-Meteo
Tomorrow
20 Oct
☁️
18° 6°
Wed
21 Oct
☀️
19° 6°
Thu
22 Oct
🌦️
19° 7°
Fri
23 Oct
🌤️
18° 6°
Sat
24 Oct
☁️
17° 5°
Sun
25 Oct
☀️
18° 4°
Mon
26 Oct
🌦️
18° 5°
💧 0.6mm
Tue
27 Oct
☀️
20° 6°
Wed
28 Oct
☀️
21° 5°
Thu
29 Oct
☀️
22° 5°
Fri
30 Oct
☀️
20° 9°
Sat
31 Oct
☀️
19° 8°
Sun
01 Nov
☀️
19° 7°
Mon
02 Nov
☁️
19° 7°
☔ 20%

What was the weather like this week?

Averages for the same 7-day window from previous years (Open-Meteo ERA5 archive).

2025
14°C
High 19°C / Low 9°C
💧 24.7mm over 7 days
2024
14°C
High 20°C / Low 9°C
💧 0.2mm over 7 days
2023
14°C
High 20°C / Low 10°C
💧 4.7mm over 7 days

Must-visit attractions

1

The Ridge

Central promenade with colonial buildings.

2

Mall Road

Pedestrian shopping strip.

3

Kufri

Skiing and hill views.

Where it is

🧭What's nearby

Other destinations within 500 km of Shimla.