Shimla
Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh, India
Shimla, also known as Simla, is one of the largest cities in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. In... Read More
Why is Shimla known
- A moderately populated location
- Friendly locals
- A famous tourist destination
- Hill station with ample scenic beauty
- Heavily driven by tourism sector
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New developments
- A two-laned 37km Kangra-Shimla Road is under construction
- There have been plans to add more residences in the city, keeping in mind the geographical conditions of the place
- Constant initiatives have been made to boost the tourism industry of the city, which is one of the major sources of income
What is good in Shimla
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- Local cabs can easily be booked in the city
- Mall road is the most important road in Shimla
- Roads are maintained well, with consistent efforts being made to enhance safety of the travellers
- Being outside may not be very safe
- Street lights have been added to various parts
- Police patrolling is quite regular
- There are some small parks built but not maintained well
- Garbage disposal and regulated sanitization efforts are made to keep the locality clean
- Due to its hilly terrain and consistent efforts, the pollution is very low here
- The average selling price is 7.3k rising at 3.5% year on year basis
- It is also known for its medical and eco tourism
- NH 205 runs through the city
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What can be better in Shimla
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- Due to the hilly terrain of the city, there are no autos running
- The roads can get slippery during the rains
- The roads are maintained well but extreme weather conditions can make them dangerous
- Being out late at night is not considered safe
- There are not enough street lights to do the needful at night
- Police patrolling is not very regulated
- Parks have insects in them and they need to be taken care of
- The garbage is not disposed off systematically
- The noise pollution has constantly been rising creating discomfort for the locals
- The selling price is quite affordable and rising slowly
- It is well connected with highways
- The rental rates are quite affordable
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