Summer hill,Himachal pradesh,India

The Summer Hill is one of the most beautiful and mesmerizing of the seven hills which make up Shimla, present in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Situated at an altitude of about 2100 feet above the sea level, this spot is frequented by visitors from all over the country for its cool, pleasant atmosphere and the lush greenery which dominates the area. 

The dense forest is a welcome spot to get in touch with nature and to enjoy the most amongst the varied fauna and flora within in.

Summer Hill is the same place where Mahatma Gandhi had visited and stayed at the elegant Georgian House of Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur. The place seems to be fully covered with snow during winter and extremely pleasant during summers. The Himachal University too is located in the stunning backdrop of Summer Hill.

Since this location is more of a leisure spot than a historical one, there are no guides available. The location can be easily navigated with the help of locals and the boards which are present everywhere.

The hill is situated at about 5 kilometers from the famed Shimla Ridge, and has to be visited to enjoy its beauty.

The Summer Hill is a location which can be visited all around the year due to its perfect ambience. The best time, however, would be the summer as the climate is chilly and provides the perfect getaway from the heat of the other regions. The winter in this region is extremely cold with temperatures dropping below the zero-degree mark.

How to Reach

By Air

Located at a distance of 22 km away from the Shimla, the Jubbarhatti airport is well connected to various other cities by air. The other nearby airports such as Chandigarh Airport and Delhi airport can be accessed easily.

By Rail

The nearest station is Kalka which connects the city with different parts of the country by rail line. There are quite a good number of trains from the cities like Delhi and Calcutta. From Kalka station, one can take the pleasure of toy train as well as can hire private cabs to explore the beauty of this city. 

By Road

Public transport can also be used by getting off buses which are prevalent everywhere around the region especially from and to Shimla. Cabs and auto rickshaws are also available in plenty.

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