Shimla

One of the most famous tourist destinations of India, Shimla located in Himachal Pradesh is a beautiful hill station. Also known as Simla, your travel to this place will be one event of your life that you shall never forget. This beautiful hill station derives its name from "Goddess Shyamla", who is supposed to be an avatar of Goddess Kali. This lovely hill station was 'discovered' by the British who immediately fell in love with this place. In-fact, they went to the extent of declaring Shimla as their summer capital.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Shimla is full of tourist attractions that are worth visiting. They may intrigue some with their rich historical legacy and for some, they are the perfect places to indulge in some good photography. Shimla is a photographer's paradise and you will find some of the most picture perfect shots over here. Read on further about the famous tourist attractions of this lovely hill station of India and plan your tour to Simla.

PLACES TO VISIT IN SHIMLA
1. Mall Road , Shimla
2. Jakhu Temple
3. Tara Devi Temple
4. Prospect Hill
5. State museum and library..
and many more..........

CLIMATE
Shimla's cool climate is the precise reason why it is such a popular summer retreat. Located at an altitude of approximately 2200m above sea level, the region has a hilly terrain and is covered by dense evergreen forests. A few visitors choose to visit Shimla during spring or autumn, when the place is less crowded and the views are too spectacular for words.

**Shimla Season Summary**
Season	Months	Temperature	Conditions
Spring	March-April	10°C to 20°C	Clear skies. Occasional rain and thunderstorms.
Summer	May- June	16°C to 28°C	Generally clear skies. Air might become smoky due to forest fires.
Monsoon	July-September	13°C to 20°C	Cool and humid. Continuous rain.
Autumn	October-November	10°C to 23°C	Skies are clear, chilly evenings.
Winter	December-February	-7°C to 10°C	Generally dull weather. Frequent snowfall.