Essential Information About Shimla

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Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India 
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Essential Information About Shimla

Shimla is one of the most popular hill stations in India. Lakhs of tourists visit Shimla every year. It is popular because of its close proximity to major cities like Delhi and Chandigarh. It is very important for the tourists visiting Shimla, to know some important information of Shimla. This will not only help the tourists to plan their trip better, but this will also make their trip more enjoyable and memorable.

There are many interesting facts about Shimla, that the tourists must take a look at in order to have a more enjoyable trip to Shimla.  Let us look at some of the facts about Shimla.  

Shimla is located at an altitude of 2276 m above the sea level. Shimla is located on seven different hills. Shimla is one of the youngest cities in India. The only natural ice skating rink in Asia is located in Shimla. The Kalka Shimla railway has been declared as a world heritage site by the UNESCO. This route has 864 tunnels and 107 bridges.

Let us now look at climate of Shimla. Shimla has warm summers, with the average temperature around 27 degrees celsius. Shimla sees heavy rainfall during the period from July to October. The temperature in Shimla during this period lies between 15-25 degrees celsius. The weather of Shimla is cool during the winters. The main attraction during this period is the snowfall in Shimla. The temperature here can drop below zero degrees celsius during this period.  

Food in Shimla: Himachal Pradesh has some of the best cuisines in India. The local pahari food is famous worldwide. Shimla has some of the best restaurants and hotels in Himachal Pradesh. These hotels offer a variety of delicious cuisines to the tourists. Apart from this there are a variety of food stalls in Shimla. These food stalls offer some of the lip smacking pahari delicacies to the tourists. One of the special food of Shimla is Dham. It is a dish which is prepared by cooking red beans, green lentils and rice in curd. Another traditional food of Shimla is Mittha. It is a local dessert of Himachal Pradesh. Mittha is basically sweet rice mixed with almonds and other dry fruits. Another traditional food of Shimla is Sidu. It is basically bread only, but the way of cooking it is very unique.

Let us now take a look at the different festivals of Shimla.

There is an ice skating festival in Shimla during the period of December, January and February. Tourists can enjoy a plethora of ice sports like skiing, ice skating etc.  

Then there is a summer festival in Shimla. This is an annual festival that is held in Shimla during the month of May. Local People from across the state come to Shimla to showcase their skills. Many local handicraft items and other local produce are available in this festival. There are several stalls which have the traditional food of Himachal Pradesh. This festival is attended by the tourists in large numbers.

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Amitkumar's 12 days trip to Shimla

For Travel in Ease team: We did a 10 day trip with travel on ease from manali to amritsar covering kasol, bir, dharmshala and Dalhousie in between. They provided us with amazing service with a private cab that was with us throughout these ten days and 5 days of hotel stay in which breakfast and dinner was included. The properties that they booked were good except for Dharamshala however food included at each of the properties is worth mentioning. They had a well planned itinerary in which they covered all the attraction points. We had a couple trip and we were so much at ease because of their service. Also will like to say that the driver Ajay Thakur that we got is the best. So professional and humble. If we ever travel to north again we will go with travel ease. Special shout out to Baby Dharta for planning and coordinating the trip. Cheers to Sahil from Admin team and again Ajay for being an amazing driver cum guide. For Travel triangle team: Service needs to improve as there was no person from TT team to coordinate with throughout the trip, kept on calling but no response!

Amitkumar Satnalika Mumbai

Revathysankaran's 5 days trip to Shimla

it was actually a good trip for us..!! it was our first north trip..!! the booking was quite easy and also they did customized as per our request.. it actually a quite fun without knowing their language we managed..

Revathysankaran Chennai

Mardiaakshay's 8 days trip to Shimla

Amazing Trip experience with you all...Specially the Welina Grand Manali Hotel the candle light dinner was done very nicely. Just the complain was of Dharamshala Hotel the room was not so good as compared to all other locations which I want to share. Staff was good everywhere just the hotel at Dharmshala was looking like a Homestay which we didn't like. Rest it was the best memorable trip. And I would recommend Travel Talkies to everyone. And I would also recommend everyone who choose Travel Talkies to go with Driver Ravi Sharma only. He is the best driver and guide I have ever seen. His Speed with judgement and his nature is superb. And very co-operative & Friendly driver who take care of us as his own family members and guide through various things.

Mardiaakshay Mumbai

Sathish's 6 days trip to Shimla

I really like and recommend Turn on vacation. They are provide travelling services in very effective prices. Their drivers is so skilled and they know all routes. I really enjoy with this travel agency on my Himachal trip.

Sathish Kumar Chennai

Shrawan's 5 days trip to Shimla

We had a wonderful trip at Shimla - Manali thanks to Turn On Vacation. One of the best tour and travel agency on travel triangle. They have taken care of all the needs to make the trip memorable. Our driver Aman was excellent and extremely polite during our trip. we are returning with happy memories of this lovely city and wonderful people. We would love to visit again soon. Trip with Turn On Vacation, has taken good care throughout our trip. Hotels provided to us was excellent. Vehicle was maintained well... And Specially Thanks to Anju. Thanking you so much

Shrawan Singh Jaipur

Jigneshsharmaa's 4 days trip to Shimla

Everything was great, But only one thing we hated, we got the same dinner and breakfast for 4 day's continue

Jigneshsharmaa Mumbai

Dubeymohit's 6 days trip to Shimla

Had a wonderful trip, stay was awesome but cab driver behavior was not friendly at all . He was smoking through out trip outside of cab but the smell of it was very bad. He was very rude , if we ask him to go to any place he just start giving excuses. He even bought Liquor not sure if he had it or not. Snow fall at manali and shimla was lifetime memory for us.

Dubeymohit New delhi

Jayanta's 7 days trip to Shimla

Our trip was initially Organised by Pallavi, she gave her best time to make fit as per my request. Since we were travelling with a 3year kid, I request her to make a comfortable itinerary with maximum coverage and I happy to share that she was able to deliver the same. On trip coordination from @Shivam was also good, at last moment he suggested to change one hotel, which I believe correct decision when we saw the location of previous hotel. Overall it's a very satisfactory trip, I will give 9 out of 10. Only things I believe need to improve food quality and varieties in hotels, every next day their food menu was repeating. If we stay for there nights we have to eat same menu for two nights, same things I face for both the hotels in Dalhousie and Mcleodganj.

Jayanta Borthakur Amritsar

Psk's 4 days trip to Shimla

We all enjoyed the trip very much. They arranged a tour package for us and provided us with a good experienced driver and good hotels. We did not get a good hotel in Shimla due to the lack of communication by the package provider. We had a lot of trouble there. However, Shivam garu, the management head, spoke and gave us a small connection in the package. Finally we were very happy. Thanks ideal tour's & travel's

Psk Hyd

Ashutosh's 6 days trip to Shimla

Our recent trip with The Ideal Tours was nothing short of extraordinary. From beginning to end, the experience was crafted with such precision and care that it surpassed all our expectations. Planning & Communication: The booking process with The Ideal Tours was smooth and stress-free. Their travel consultants took the time to understand our interests and preferences, providing expert advice and crafting an itinerary that was perfectly suited to us. Communication was prompt and clear, ensuring that all our questions were answered. Accommodation & Transportation: The accommodations provided were exceptional—charming, comfortable, and perfectly located. We felt truly pampered! The transportation arrangements were flawless, with reliable and courteous drivers making our travels both enjoyable and effortless. Activities & Excursions: The excursions planned by The Ideal Tours were the highlight of our trip. Each activity was thoughtfully selected to offer a mix of adventure and relaxation. The local guides were knowledgeable and engaging, enhancing our experience with their insights and enthusiasm. The balance of cultural immersion and leisure was spot-on. Customer Service: What truly stood out was the level of customer service. The Ideal Tours went above and beyond to ensure our satisfaction, checking in regularly and providing assistance whenever needed. Their dedication to delivering a top-notch experience was evident throughout our journey. Overall Experience: Our adventure with The Ideal Tours was flawless, marked by their meticulous attention to detail, superb planning, and exceptional customer service. We wholeheartedly recommend The Ideal Tours to anyone looking for a well-organized and memorable travel experience. Thank you, The Ideal Tours, for making our trip so special. We’re already looking forward to our next adventure with you!

Ashutosh Oak

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