Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, is a hill station in the north-west Himalayas. Originally the summer capital of the British Raj, it remains the terminus of the Kalka-Shimla Railway, one of the world's oldest mountain railways.
At an altitude of 2,205 metres (7,232 ft), Shimla is a popular tourist destination, with over 1 million visitors arriving every year. It is also a hub for religious tourism with many temples and shrines in the city.
Average temperatures during the day in Shimla.
