Shimla District, Administrative district in Himachal Pradesh, India
The district covers 5,131 square kilometers of mountainous terrain with green hills and snow-capped peaks in the northern region of India.
The district gained prominence in 1822 when Charles Pratt Kennedy constructed the first British summer residence, leading to its development as a colonial retreat.
The International Lavi Fair in October brings together local merchants, artisans, and visitors to exchange goods and celebrate regional traditions.
The district contains 3,358 villages, one municipal corporation, 412 panchayats, and 26 administrative subdivisions to serve its population of 814,010 residents.
The Kalka-Shimla railway line, constructed in 1906, continues to operate through 103 tunnels across the district's mountainous landscape.
Location: Himachal Pradesh
Capital city: Shimla
Shares border with: Kullu district, Dehradun district, Sirmaur district
GPS coordinates: 31.10333,77.17222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:57
Great Himalayan National Park
107.5 km
Kalka–Shimla Railway
182 m
Yamunotri
118.7 km
Jakhu Temple
947 m
Shrikhand Mahadev
76.4 km
Rashtrapati Niwas
3 km
Pin Valley National Park
65.7 km
Mall Road, Shimla
187 m
Mahasu Devta Temple, Hanol
73.6 km
The Retreat Building
7.3 km
Churdhar Sanctuary
33.4 km
Christ Church (Shimla)
380 m
Tara Devi Temple
6.2 km
Annadale, Shimla
1.5 km
Lakhamandal temple, ruins and images
95.1 km
Shri Hanuman Jakhu
1.1 km
Bhimakali Temple
74.6 km
Kasauli Brewery
29.2 km
Shivalik Fossil Park
57.6 km
Peterhoff, Shimla
1.7 km
Gaiety Theatre, Shimla
214 m
Raj Bhavan
1.8 km
Army Heritage Museum, Shimla
1.4 km
Mohan Park
23.2 km
Himachal Pradesh state museum
2 km
Himalayan Bird Park
2.4 km
Statue of a Dog, Kasauli, India
30.1 km
Crow Borough Building
1.4 kmReviews
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