From Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) to Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) the distance is 124
km (77 mi) and you can get there by car in just over 3hr 55min.
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Shimla district.
Shimla district is one of the twelve districts of the state of Himachal
Pradesh in northern India. Its headquarters is the state capital of
Shimla.
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Neighbouring districts are Mandi and Kullu in the north, Kinnaur in
the east, Uttarakhand in the southeast, Solan to the southwest and
Sirmaur in the south.
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Mountain ranges.
The elevation of the district ranges from 987 metres (3,238 ft) to 4,500
metres (14,764 ft).
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Shimla is located between various mountain ranges. The Shivalik
Mountain ranges are situated to the south. The Pir Panjal and
Dhauladhar ranges cut through the region. The Himalayas ranges are
located to the north-east direction of the city.
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Cows roam freely on the roads.
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Flora and Fauna of Shimla.
The natural scenery which comprises the flora and the fauna of Shimla
has always been the main attraction for the tourist.
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The climate is very cold and adds the luster to the vegetation. Simla
is surrounded by the dense forests of the oaks, Deodar, Pine and the
rhododendron. Its forests are very dense and spread all over the
region.
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National parks.
For enjoying the wildlife of Shimla, you should visit the national parks
which are located in and around Shimla.
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In the national parks, you can check some special species, which are
found in this area. They are Barking deer, Gorals, Musk Deer, Cheer
Pheasants etc.
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Climate of Shimla.
As Shimla is located in Himalayan ranges, the climate of the city
generally is cold.
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The summer season in Shimla is from April to June, when the
temperature is ranges from the maximum of the 28°C to 15°C at the
minimum. If you are visiting the city in these months, you should take
the light cotton or woolen clothes with you as the summers are mild
and pleasant.
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The winter season in Shimla lasts from November to February. The
temperature rises to the 8°C to the maximum and falls to minimum 0°C
or minus degrees. The winter season is extremely cold due to the
chilly winds from the Himalayas. You can even experience the snowfall
in this season during Christmas. If you are visiting city during this
season, you should take heavy woolen clothes with you. The city
receives the annual average rainfall of about 166 cm.
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