Shimla Hill Station Tourism and Landslide: Weather and AQI Guide
Everything live for Shimla, in one place.
Overcast expected through the day.
🌬️ Live Air Quality in Shimla
🌦️ Live Weather in Shimla Today: 19°C, Overcast
70% humidity · up 2° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–5 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 2 Sep, 4:04 AM IST · next refresh in ~8 min
⛽ Shimla Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹102.54 and ₹94.52
Petrol down ₹2.79 yesterday
🕉 Shimla Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 5:59 AM · Sunset 6:43 PM · Rahu Kalam 3:33 PM-5:09 PM
🏦 Shimla Bank Status Today: Open
Banks open today · next closure 4 Sep
Banks in Himachal Pradesh are open today.
Next closure: Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi, 4 Sep (in 2 days)🔔 Weather Alerts for Shimla Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Himachal Pradesh right now.
📍 Compare Shimla with Nearby Cities
vs Solan, Bilaspur and 4 more nearby cities
🌾 Live Shimla Mandi Prices Today
PMY Kather Solan7 items
- Cabbage₹2,000/q
- Onion₹4,200/q
- Tomato₹2,500/q
- Bottle gourd₹1,800/q
- Capsicum₹2,500/q
- Pea Pod/Pea Cod/हरी मटर₹11,500/q
- Cucumbar(Kheera)₹3,000/q
📮 Shimla PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
364 post offices across 59 PIN codes in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Showing 91–120 of 364 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Dharara BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171203 | BO | Delivery |
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Dharech BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171209 | BO | Delivery |
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Dhari BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171219 | BO | Delivery |
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Dharogra BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171019 | BO | Delivery |
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Dhawas BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171211 | BO | Delivery |
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Distt Court Chakkar SO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171005 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Dodra BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171221 | BO | Delivery |
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Dofda BO Rampur Bushahr Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
172102 | BO | Delivery |
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DPF JABNA B.O. Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171211 | BO | Delivery |
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DPF JAGTERLI B.O. Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171203 | BO | Delivery |
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Dubloo BO Solan Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
173217 | BO | Delivery |
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Durgapur BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171007 | BO | Delivery |
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Duttnagar BO Rampur Bushahr Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
172001 | BO | Delivery |
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Eera BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171210 | BO | Delivery |
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Fagu SO Shimla Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171209 | PO | Delivery |
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Gadheri BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171019 | BO | Delivery |
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Galani BO Rampur Bushahr Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
172024 | BO | Delivery |
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Galeha BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171204 | BO | Delivery |
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Ganvi BO Rampur Bushahr Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
172101 | BO | Delivery |
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Gaonsari BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171208 | BO | Delivery |
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Garog BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171202 | BO | Delivery |
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Gaura BO Rampur Bushahr Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
172201 | BO | Delivery |
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Gawas BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171207 | BO | Delivery |
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Ghaini BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171007 | BO | Delivery |
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Ghanahatti SO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171014 | PO | Delivery |
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Ghasani BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171203 | BO | Delivery |
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Ghoond BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171220 | BO | Delivery |
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Giahan BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171210 | BO | Delivery |
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Giltari BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171216 | BO | Delivery |
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Gumma BO Shimla Division · Himachal Pradesh Circle |
171018 | BO | Delivery |
🔥 Gas Price
🌐 Recent Earthquakes Near Shimla
Latest: M2.1 near 17km NNW of Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India (1 Sep 2026, 5:28 PM)
- M2.1 · 17km NNW of Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India1 Sep 2026, 5:28 PM
- M2.3 · 19km NW of Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India30 Aug 2026, 5:25 AM
- M2.7 · 66km ENE of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India28 Aug 2026, 7:15 AM
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Shimla?
Petrol is ₹102.54/L, diesel ₹94.52/L, for Shimla. Fuel prices are revised daily and can vary slightly by station. The base crude and refinery cost is the same nationwide - state VAT and cess are what make petrol cheaper or pricier just across a state line.
Why does Shimla's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Shimla's price tracks the same international gold market and the day's USD/INR exchange rate as everywhere else in India.
Are banks open in Shimla today?
Yes - banks in Himachal Pradesh are open today. Next closure: Janmashtami/Krishna Jayanthi, 4 Sep.
What is Rahu Kalam in Shimla today?
Rahu Kalam in Shimla today runs from 3:33 PM to 5:09 PM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Shimla's Weather and AQI?
Shimla, the former British colonial summer capital and now Himachal Pradesh's capital, is one of India's most visited hill stations, connected by the UNESCO-listed Kalka-Shimla toy train railway. Its tourism runs on two very different weather draws: summer visitors escaping the plains' heat, and winter visitors coming specifically for snowfall.
Hill Station Tourism and Landslide Impact
Snowfall directly determines whether winter tourist season delivers what visitors came for, while monsoon rains bring a real, recurring hazard: landslides on the hill roads connecting Shimla to the plains, which can strand traffic and cut off supply routes for days. Track Shimla weather before a monsoon-season drive on the hill roads.
Seasonal Guide
Mar-Jun: Summer Tourist Season - Cool relief from the plains' heat, Shimla's busiest tourist stretch.
Jul-Sep: Monsoon, Landslide Risk - Heavy rain regularly triggers landslides on approach roads; check conditions before traveling.
Dec-Feb: Winter, Snow Tourism - Snowfall draws a separate wave of visitors; check Shimla AQI and road conditions together in winter.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. See Himachal Pradesh weather and AQI for how Shimla compares with other cities in the state.