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The capital of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla has been blessed with all the natural bounties which one can think of. It has got a scenic location; it is surrounded by green hills with snow capped peaks. The spectacular cool hills accompanied by the structures made during the colonial era create an aura which is very different from other hill. It is a beautiful hill town in the lap of nature, surrounded by pine and deodar forests. It is well connected by road to the plains. Shimla hotels, facilities and amenities are good. People are friendly. 

Besides being the ultimate summer retreat it remains an ideal spot for adventure sports. Tourists can go in for the various treks to the Kullu valley or indulge in trout fishing at the Pabbar River. The more adventurous may ski at the Narkanda and Kufri from January to mid-March. The nine-hole golf course at Naldehra is also a major draw for the tourists. 

Places to visit 

Himachal State Museum & Library, Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, Viceregal Lodge & Botanical Gardens, The Ridge, Summer Hill, The Mall, Glen and Tara Devi Temple 

Accessibility 

By Air - Shimla Airport is at Jubbarhatti, 23 kms from city and is connected to Chandigarh, Kullu, Delhi. It has daily flights from Delhi and Kullu.  

By Rail - Shimla is connected to Kalka (96 kms) on Meter Gauge and it takes around 6 hrs from Kalka to reach Shimla. 

By Road - Shimla is connected by road to all the major towns. 

Climate

Summer – 28°C - 15°C

Winters –     8°C - 0°C 

Fairs and Festivals 

Lavi Fair, Summer Festival, Mahasu Jattar, Rohru Fair, Pathar-Ka-Khel-Halog, Winter Sports Festival,

Sipi Fair, Bharara Fair
 

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