Check out facts and figures of Shimla and know
about interesting facts of Shimla.
Shimla Facts
One of the most beautiful hill stations of India,
Shimla is a place that should not be missed at any cost if you are
visiting India. This beautiful hill station was a small, unknown village
before the British discovered it in the year 1819. Around the year 1864,
the British declared it the summer capital of India. Even today, it is
one of the most preferred hill stations for tourists. In order to know
more about this place, check out this section on "Shimla facts and
figures" that will tell you interesting facts about Shimla.
| Area: | 25 square kilometers |
| Altitude: | 2130 meters above sea level |
| Currency: | Indian Rupee |
| Language spoken: | Himachali, English and Hindi |
| Location: | 31.06° North to 77.13° East |
| Population: | 163,000 (according to 2001 census) |
| Religion: | Domination of Hinduism |
| STD (Standard Trunk Dialing) Code: | 0177 |
| Summers: | April to June (16o - 28o Celsius) |
| Monsoons: | July to September (12o - 22o Celsius) |
| Winters: | November to February (-7o - 10o Celsius) |
| Time: | IST (Indian Standard Time) +5.5 hours |