Shimla travel guide
Shimla Tourism | Shimla Guide
You're Going to Love Shimla
With a population of 173,503, Shimla is the largest city in Himachal Pradesh, India by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Shimla deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Shimla
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Shimla in June, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 419 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Shimla, with an average rainfall of 12 mm.
How to Get to Shimla
Plane
When flying to Shimla, you’ll arrive at Shimla (SLV), which is located 6 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Shimla
Where to stay in Shimla
Average rates range from around S$ 51 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 132 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Shimla
Most booked hotels in Shimla
Hiring a car in Shimla
Expect to pay S$ 1.71 per litre in Shimla (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 20.44 and S$ 27.26.