Shimla Friends Packages

Best Time to Visit

Weather plays a pivotal role in defining whether your Shimla trip with friends is just good or surpasses all levels of being the best trip of your life. The temperature is awesome all year long, changing to minus in winters. The best time to visit Shimla with friends is considered to be from November, which marks the onset of the winter season in Shimla until the onset of summers in May. Though there is no offseason in Shimla leaving the snowy season, people still prefer to go during the spring season due to the surprisingly lost hotel and airfare costs, the summer festival, mild weather and less crowd which serves as an added charm to the trip.

Winter (November, December, January, February)

November- February is the peak season in Shimla. The entire city is painted in a vibrant and joyous vibe with white snow and there is no better time to book a Shimla trip package for your friends. With cold temperatures ranging from 2-16 degrees, accompanied by a cool breeze and mild snowfall Shimla sets the land on fire with snow. Numerous festivals and great celebrations are held during this time which makes it a perfect time for a lovely vacay.

Summers (March, April, May)

This is also touted as the peak season to visit Shimla. The weather is utterly pleasant and you will get the opportunity to indulge in various adventures. Another main reason to visit Shimla in summers is for being a part of art and local cultural programs. ‘Shimla summer festival’ is famous all over the world where some of the international artists even perform. The presence of rhododendron flowers on trees is the first sign of spring approaching. And the cold white sheet of snow invites tourists to enjoy the beauty.

Monsoons (June, July, August, September)

If you are a fan of monsoons then only this is the season for you to plan your trip to Shimla. Most of Shimla tour packages for friends include parties that are commonly hosted to celebrate the beautiful monsoon season in Shimla with mild snowflakes and flower fall. If one wants to witness the different beauty of Shimla, then this is the season to plan a trip. A typical Shimla holiday package for friends costs a lot lesser than that in the peak season of winter. Actually, this season is the most pocket-friendly.

How to Reach

Shimla is a popular destination is well connected to all parts of India through various modes of transport.

By Air:

Air is the quickest mode of transport for those flying from cities like Delhi, Kolkata and other metro cities. For Shimla, Chandigarh is the closest airport spot which is 60 km away from Shimla. The airport has good connectivity with both domestic and international flights and is considered to be the easiest mode of transport for a trip with friends.

By Train:

The nearest broad gauge railway station from Shimla is the Kalka Railway Station which is 90 km away. Chandigarh Railway station is also just 113 km away from Shimla. From both of these railway stations, Shimla is well connected with local buses and cabs. Shimla has its own railway station, but only narrow gauge trains from Kalka arrive here. It takes around 5-6 hours from Kalka to reach here by train, but it's a very beautiful journey with a lot of tunnels and scenery which makes up for the extra time taken on the route.

By Road:

Road trips to Shimla are common for trips being planned with friends. Whether you are planning to drive to Shimla or come here by bus, the connected roads are in not very good conditions during winters but during the spring season will add to the charm of your friends trip to Shimla.