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Shimla

Shimla

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

📍 Himachal Pradesh, India2,276 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

Full permit hub →
Hotel registration
Hotels typically handle; carry photo ID

Weather & climate

NowUpdated just now
☁️
18°C
Overcast
Feels 20°C
💧 92%
🌬 5 km/h
Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF + DWD ICON)📍 31.105°, 77.173°

Next 14 days

Open-Meteo
Today
18 Jul
🌦️
23° 17°
86%
UV 6
Tomorrow
19 Jul
⛈️
23° 17°
100%
UV 6
Mon
20 Jul
⛈️
18° 16°
100%
UV 7
Tue
21 Jul
⛈️
18° 15°
100%
Wed
22 Jul
🌧️
20° 14°
98%
Thu
23 Jul
⛈️
21° 14°
100%
Fri
24 Jul
⛈️
18° 15°
100%
Sat
25 Jul
⛈️
20° 14°
100%
UV 6
Sun
26 Jul
⛈️
19° 15°
96%
UV 7
Mon
27 Jul
⛈️
19° 15°
100%
UV 6
Tue
28 Jul
🌧️
19° 15°
100%
Wed
29 Jul
⛈️
22° 14°
100%
Thu
30 Jul
⛈️
18° 14°
100%
Fri
31 Jul
⛈️
19° 14°
100%
UV 8

What was the weather like this week?

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

2025
18°C
High 22°C / Low 14°C
💧 54.5mm over 7 days
2024
18°C
High 22°C / Low 15°C
💧 44.6mm over 7 days
2023
17°C
High 21°C / Low 14°C
💧 35.6mm 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.