There are around 7 famous hills in Shimla and Summer Hill is one of them. If there is any best place to witness the majestic beauty of Shimla then it is the Summer Hill and one of the major tourist attractions. It is also known as the Potter hill. In the Olden Days, the potters made pottery at this place altogether, hence the name. This quaint little town is a distance of around 5km from the famous Ridge. The Summer Hill, Shimla is on the Shimla railway line, at an elevation of 1,283 meters above the sea level.
The beautiful town is full of greenery all around which offers spectacular views of the valley. You can see a mind-blowing view of the town from the top of the Summer Hill. Visitors can take a nature walk in the quiet setting of this beautiful place. Tourists can see the amazing views of the Sunrise and the Sunset. The Manorville Haveli and the 'Himachal Pradesh University' are located on this hill with the spectacular background view of the enchanting hill. This place is full of pine and deodar trees, nature lovers enjoy the great sight. The snowcapped mountains are a remarkable sight which makes you fall in love with the place over and over again.
Visiting the Summer Hill, Shimla gives a welcome change and a sense of satisfaction away from the stressful daily routine. The place is visited by a large number of tourists. If you are going to visit Shimla, do not forget to see some spectacular views from Summer Hill. It was here that Mahatma Gandhi paid a visit to the well-designed Georgian House belonging to the Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur and stayed there. The snow is entirely covering the place during the winters and is very pleasing in the summers.
Tourists from all over the country and abroad visit the Summer Hill, Shimla for its picturesque scenery and tranquility. The thick greenery dominates all of the Summer Hill throughout the year. The surrounding thick jungles is a great place for nature lovers to get closer to the flora and fauna. The White Mountains that upsurge tall, provide a faultless sublimity in such a site for the tourists to relax. Tourists can indulge in a lot of adventure activities such as trekking and walking around the area. You can also ride a horse passing the thick jungles. There are several cafes where they serve the ethnic and authentic cuisine and then indulge in some shopping in the local markets.
Summer Hill Shimla Timings: 24 hours
Summer Hill Shimla Entry Fees: Nil
