Tour overview
Shimla is among the most popular hill stations in India, located at a distance of 342 km from the national capital, Delhi. Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh widely known for adventure activities and natural wonders. Shimla is refreshing in its very existence and loaded with beautiful, dense forests of Pine, Oak, and Deodar.
The winter season starts in the month of October and lasts till February. The temperature drops to a minimum of -2° C, making the air all cool and pleasant for people to rejoice. This is perfect time for snowfall lovers to enjoy the ski, trekking, tobogganing.
March to June is the best time to visit Shimla when the weather during daytime is pleasant and not too cold.
Shimla gathers a deluge of tourists and adventure lovers during its two main festivals.
Skiing In Kufri, Winter Sports Festival
Kufri has one of the oldest ski slopes in Himachal Pradesh. You can enjoy fun activities such as skiing, trekking, tobogganing etc. Popularly known as “Switzerland of the East”, the beauty of Kufri hill station of Shimla will definitely leave you spell bound.
Shimla Summer Festival
Shimla Summer Festival celebrates the coming of Summer, in the form of cultural attractions, folk performances, local handicraft exhibitions, as well as with quirky activities like fashion shows and dog shows.
This Festival is organised every year in the month of May/June. The localites sing and dance in gratefulness to the glory of God thanking for the rich harvest and crop. The cultural events such as folk dances, food festival, flower shows, ice skating festival and even a Himachali Film festival.