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The summer capital of the British Raj, Shimla is until today, a popular hill station getaway, located in the State of Himachal Pradesh in northern India. Located at the quieter end of the bustling Mall Road, near the Viceroy Lodge, The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla is announced by a crisp, white facade and smart, green terrace railings.
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We repectfully request our guests to refrain from wearing bathroom slippers and flip flops for dinner at the Restaurant. Full lenght trousers and closed shoes are required for gentlemen.
The Oberoi Cecil, Chaura Maidan Shimla - 171 004 Himachal Pradesh, India
Distance 122 km
Driving time 4 hour 
Directions 122 km
From New Civil Air Terminal continue onto Gmada Aerocity (4.9 kms)Head south-east
Turn right at the first cross streetFollow the NH5 to MDR9 in KumarhattiContinue straight onto the NH5 for 4.1 kms
Turn left onto the NH5/NH 7Turn left at Main Chowk to stay on the NH5/NH 7Turn right at J.S Opticians to stay on the NH5/NH 7Continue straight past Projector On Hire onto the NH5Follow the NH5 to Cart Road/Old Bus Stand Road in Shimla for 43.2 kmsContinue on Cart Road/Old Bus Stand Road. Drive to Chaura Maidan Road in NabhaTurn right onto Cart Road/Old Bus Stand RoadTurn left onto Chaura Maidan RoadPass by Vidhan Sabha Parking (on the right)Take a slight left at CPWD OFFICE to stay on Chaura Maidan RoadPass by Government of India Clermont (on the left)The Oberoi Cecil will be on your left
Distance 18 kmDriving time 50 minutes Directions 18 kmFrom the Airport Road follow Shimla Airport Road to SH 16Continue onto Shimla Airport Road for 1.2 kmsFollow SH 16 to the NH22 to Airport Road in Neri for 9.5 kms
Merge onto SH 16Turn right at Bus Stop Kanchi Mod Bharyal onto NH22 to Airport RoadFollow the NH5 to Cart Road/Old Bus Stand Road in Shimla for 4.6 kmsPass by Taradevi Bus Stop (on the right in 350 metres)Continue on Cart Road/Old Bus Stand Road. Drive to Chaura Maidan Road in NabhaPass by CMP Check Post (on the right)Turn left onto Chaura Maidan RoadPass by Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly on the right)Take a slight left at CPWD OFFICE to stay on Chaura Maidan RoadPass by Government of India Clermont (on the left)The Oberoi Cecil will be on your left
Distance 650 metres Driving time 3 minutesDirections 650 metres Drive east on Cart Road/Old Bus Stand Road towards Chaura Maidan RoadTurn left onto Chaura Maidan RoadPass by Vidhan Sabha Parking (on the right)The Oberoi Cecil will be on your left
Shimla is known for its mild summers and long, chilly winters.
| Seasons of year | Season time | Maximum temperature | Minimum temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | April to June | 81°F (27°C) | 59°F (15°C) | Nil |
| Winter | October to March | 30°F (10°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | Nil |
| Monsoon | July to September | 77°F (25°C) | 59°F (15°C) | Heavy |
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