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Shimla Travel Guide

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The beautiful city of Shimla is the capital of the Northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It was formerly the summer capital of the erstwhile British Raj. The British called it the queen of hill stations. Shimla has now becoming an aging queen. Unable to keep pace with modernity, the queen has become a little jaded. But, she still has a lot to offer.
Facts and figures of Shimla
When to go:
April-September
Population:
1,428,121 Inhabitants
Number of tourists per year:
0
Area:
0 km2
Latitude and longitude:
31°07'41"N, 77°07'26"E
Language(s):
Hindi, English and Pahari
Local time (summer):
UTC +5:30  
Altitude (in meters):
2130mt
Telephone code (prefix):
+91-0177
Uniform national police call:
100
Uniform national fire call:
101
Uniform national emergency call:
102
Currency:
Indian rupee (INR)
Official website:
http://hpshimla.nic.in/
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