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
