Shimla--Switzerland of India

Shimla or sometimes known as Simla, is a very famous place in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. During the British Raj, Shimla was the summer capital—soldiers, merchants, and other British people used to come to this place to escape from the hot season of various parts of India. And, now it is the major hub for tourists coming to Himachal Pradesh—apart from being the popular destination for routine tourists, most newly wed couples love to enjoy their honeymoon period in this hilly place! You can find a number of tourists enjoying the beauty all around the year, but the time periods during mid-April to mid-July and from September to the end of October is considered to be the best times to visit the place depending upon the climatic conditions. However, near Christmas, Shimla experiences snowfall which attracts a huge number of tourists to the place.

The ridge and the Mall are the most famous and major places to spend most of the time during a trip to Shimla. However, you can also plan a trip to a few surrounding places including Kufri while in Shimla—an additional bonanza of enjoyment! Shimla is also well connected with the surrounding places like Chandigarh, Mandi, Manali, and Dharamshala, through National and State Highways, and also through railway networks. The nearest Airport is around 25 Km away at Jubbarhatti. So, you can plan your immediate trip to this wonderful place, as you will not find any difficulty of moving around, accommodation or traffic jams in the city. And, be assured of getting a life time experience by visiting Shimla!