Shimla district — Queen of Hills — Colonial Capital of British India

Shimla District — Queen of Hills — Colonial Capital of British India

Himachal Pradesh · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov, Dec–Feb · 300–3700 m altitude

About Shimla

Shimla served as the summer capital of British India from 1864. The district blends Victorian architecture — Viceregal Lodge, Christ Church, Gaiety Theatre — with dense cedar forests. Beyond the city: Narkanda for skiing, Rampur for tribal culture, Chail for the world's highest cricket ground.

Quick Facts

District HQ
Shimla
Area
5131 km²
Altitude
300–3700 m
Best Season
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov, Dec–Feb
Summer Temp
15–30°C
Winter Temp
-5–10°C
Nearest Airport
Shimla Airport (Jubbarhatti)
From Delhi
343 km

Top Places to Visit in Shimla

Local Food & Cuisine

MadraBabruChha GoshtSepu Badi

Famous For

Toy Train (UNESCO)Viceregal LodgeApple OrchardsSkiing at Kufri

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