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Tourism Offices in Shimla

Shimla Travel and Tourism Offices: Contact tourist information centers in and around Shimla.

Tourism info

Himachal Tourism Information Centre
Near Victory Tunnel, Shimla
Tel: 0177-2654589

HPTDC, 36, Chandralok Building
Janpath, New Delhi
Tel: 011-23325320, 23325233

Quick Info in Shimla

The British called Shimla the "Queen of Hill Stations." Situated in the north-West Himalayas, Shimla the summer capital of India before independence is now the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla derives its name from "Shyamala";- the goddess Kali, whose temple existed in the dense forest that covered Jakhu Hill in the early 19th century. The English named it Simla. Shimla is well connected by air, road and rail with all parts of Himachal Pradesh, and the neighbouring states of Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashimir and the Union territory of Chandigarh.

Getting Around in Shimla

Find your way through Shimla by air, train, bus and other modes of transportation. Travel conveniently with the latest information on train timings, flight timings in Shimla.

By Air

Shimla Airport is at Jubbarhatti, 23 kms from city and is connected to Chandigarh, Kullu, Delhi. It has daily flights from Delhi and Kullu. On Tuesday and Thursday Jagson Airlines flies Delhi-Shimla-Kullu-Gaggal and return.

Accomodation in Shimla

Find great Shimla accomodation, Shimla hotels, Shimla lodges, Shimla paying guest accomodation, Shimla bacherlor rentals, Shimla backpackers lodging, cottages, resorts. Low prices, best deals on Shimla hotels and accomodation.

Shilon Resort
Shilon BaghKufri
Chail Road
Mundaghat P.O.
Himachal Pradesh - 171062
Telephone No: 0177 - 2733343
Website: www.shilonresorts.com
Tariff: Rs. 6000 - 9000

Peterhoff
Shimla
Himachal Pradesh - 171004
Telephone No: 0177 - 2812236
Website: www.hptdc.nic.in
Tariff: Rs.

Sightseeing in Shimla

Shimla Sightseeings: Museums, Local tours, Forts, Monuments, Historical places, Temples, Amusement Parks, Beaches. A complete Shimla sightseeing guide.

Architectural

Viceregal Lodge

Located on the Observatory Hill at the western end of the Shimla ridge, the Viceregal Lodge is a humongous structure ringed by tall pines. It was built in 1888 as the residence of Viceroy Lord Dufferin. Located 2km further west of the Himachal State Museum, it is now called Rashtrapati Niwas.

Books in Shimla

Shimla Travel Guidebooks: Find advice, information and inspiration to travel nook and corner of Shimla.

Ambey Book Depot
University Summerhill, Summer Hill, Shimla - 171005
Ph:2831315

Apex Stationers
51/1,Vijay Bhawan, Below Indian Overseas Bank,Middle Bzr, Shimla Ho, Shimla - 171001
Ph:+(91)-(177)-2650695

Asha Book Depot
Totu, Shimla - 171011
Ph:2837547

Asia Book House
The Mall, Shimla Ho, Shimla - 171001
Ph:+(91)-(177)-2812217

Bansal Book Depot
Lower Bzr, Shimla Ho, Shimla - 171001

Shopping in Shimla

Shimla Shopping Malls: Shop around, get deals, discounts or buy products at a bargain prices.

Shopping

The discerning shopper would find shopping in Shimla a pleasant experience. Like all hill stations in India, Shimla also has a rich and diverse forestland. One thing that must feature in your shopping cart in Shimla is the walking sticks. The ace craftsmen in Shimla make exquisite walking sticks out of the wood available in Shimla.

Other popular items for shopping in Shimla are woolen shawls and caps.

Entertainment in Shimla

Shimla Entertainment Centers: Explore and enjoy the traditional Music, theatres, cinema halls, dance, cultural programs and more.

Cinema halls

Revoli Theatre
Lakkar Bzr, Shimla Ho, Shimla - 171001
Ph:+(91)-(177)-2658067

Ritz Theatre
Shimla Ho, Shimla - 171001
Ph:+(91)-(177)-2652413

Shahi Theatre
RAM Bzr, Shimla Ho, Shimla - 171001
Ph:+(91)-(177)-2803035

If you are fond of recent Hindi movies, you can attend.

Tour Operators in Shimla

Shimla Tour Operators: Like to take a journey around Shimla, find local tour operators in Shimla.

Himachal Tourism
28,Sda Cplx, Kasumpti, Shimla - 171009
Ph:2625511 , 2625924 , 2625926 , 2625864

Himalayan Snow Peaks Tour & Travels
5, New Shimla,PH-2,Sec-1, Kasumpti, Shimla - 171009
Ph:2656004 , 2623285 , 2670578

Miles Outdoor & Amp Adventurs
Park Cafe, The Mall, Shimla Ho, Shimla - 171001
Ph:+(91)-(177)-2802369

Snow Farms India
Jakhoo, Shimla Ho, Shimla - 171001
Ph:+(91)-(177)-2655631

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