Shimla

General Information
Shimla is the state capital of Himachal Pradesh

State Name
Himachal Pradesh

Distance from Major Cities
Chandigarh >> 117 kms, Manali >> 280 kms, Delhi 370 kms

Weather / Climate
Summers - 25-26°C; Winters - 10-11°C

Population
1.42 lakh

Religions (Major Religion)
Buddhism, Animist-Shamanism

Language
Hindi, Himachali, Garwali, English

Temples
Kamana Devi Temple, Jakhu Temple, Tara Devi Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple

Monuments
Christ Church, St. Michael's Cathedral, Observatory Hill, Viceregal Lodge

Wildlife
Himalayan Aviary

Excursions
Kufri (16 kms), Fagu (22 kms.), Narkanda (60 kms), Chail (45 kms), Kasauli (12 kms)

Area
18 sq. kms.

Shopping
The Mall, Subzi Mandi, Lakkar Bazzar, Tibetan Market

Things To Buy
Handicrafts items including woolen carpets, embroidered handicrafts, carpets & jewellery and woodcrafts items

Airport
Jubbarhati (23 kms), Chandigarh airport (120 kms)

Rail Road
Kalka (90 kms)

Best Season
October - November