Prospect Hill
in Shimla of Himachal Pradesh, India

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
31.095 and 77.142 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 31° 5' 41" and E 77° 8' 31"
Currency and Currency Code:
Rupee - INR
Spoken languages:
English, Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya, Panjabi, Assamese, Bihari , Kashmiri, Nepali, Sindhi, Sanskrit, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:05 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
UTC/GMT offset: 5.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:42 am and 5:27 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-27.155 and -109.432 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hanga Roa
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for India in Southern Asia

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to India.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning India. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Prospect Hill

Prospect Hill in Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) is a city in India about 170 mi (or 274 km) north of New Delhi, the country's capital.

Local time in Prospect Hill is now 09:05 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Kolkata with an UTC offset of 5.5 hours. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Prospect Hill, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in India is Shimla Airport in a distance of 4 mi (or 7 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area in a distance of 57 mi (or 92 km), North-East. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Shimla, Panchkula, Chandigarh, Dehra Dun and Diyag. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 52 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 39%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Saturday, 9th of November 2024

17°C (63 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Sunday, 10th of November 2024

17°C (63 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 11th of November 2024

18°C (64 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Clarke's Hotel Shimla

Address
1,6 mi
The Mall
171001 Shimla
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Shimla Havens

Address
0,9 mi
Gahan, Summerhill, Shimla
171005 Shimla
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Willow Banks

Address
2,1 mi
The Mall, Near Tourism lift
171001 Shimla
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


East Bourne Resort & Spa

Address
1,9 mi
Near Bishop Cotton School
171002 Khallini,Shimla
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Snow Valley Resorts Shimla

Address
0,2 mi
Ghora Chowki, Near Dargah.
171005 Shimla
India

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bridge View Regency

Address
2,2 mi
The Mall Road
171 001 Shimla
India

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Toshali Royal View

Address
1,5 mi
PO Munda Ghat ChailKufri Road Shilon Bagh
171012 Shimla
India

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 10:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Whistling Pines Resort

Address
1,5 mi
Mashobra, Near Naldhera Golf Course
171007 Shimla
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Farmer Nest

Address
2,0 mi
Circular road, Kufri road, GPO, Opp Petrol Pump, Shimla
171012 Shimla
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Springfields

Address
1,6 mi
Opp Tibetan School Chotta Shim, HP
171002 Shimla
India

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Narrow Gauge to Shimla, India

Published: August 25, 2008
Length: 41:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ContemporaryNomad

Train journey from Kalka to Shimla in a narrow gauge toy train. Follow along in the Himalayan Queen as we wind our way through tunnels and over bridges to Shimla (and get a glimpse of what...


Shimla

Published: March 26, 2007
Length: 03:40 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: panthapictures

The colourful and vibrant Indian city of Shimla and Kyabje Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche's monastery in nearby Kasumpti.


360 degree Evening View of Mall Shimla dated 08th March, 2015 (11 )

Published: March 13, 2015
Length: 09:42 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JoinDivineWorldChannel

Dear Divine Friends & Well Wishers; This Video URL :http://youtu.be/07H2BlQEBYM I went to Hill Queen Shimla, the Capital of Himachal Pradesh on 8th March 2015 from Ner Chowk. I have tried...


Kendriya Vidyalaya Jutogh Cantt.Shimla

Published: November 17, 2014
Length: 11:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Nitin Hanoth

Presents: Exclusive Of Annual Function 2014 Bhangra!!!!!!Bhangra!!!!~


Stinking sewerage wrecked roads and ignorant residents thats Totu

Published: March 29, 2014
Length: 24:11 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Himachal Watcher

While the Mayor of Shimla clings to the 'Best City Award' memento, let's take a look at another populated station of Shimla city . The Totu Chowk is covered with rubble eroding out of the ditches...


Wood Gasifier based Crematorium, Shimla

Published: September 26, 2008
Length: 38:41 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: pariwartanindia

Despite of various environmental and social drawbacks of its usage, firewood still remains a cheap and commonly used fuel in India, where a majority of the population depends upon firewood...


Shimla Tour 2014

Published: August 12, 2014
Length: 02:30 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Nitin Bhatnagar

Shimla Trip in short.


Indian Monkey

Published: September 04, 2007
Length: 43:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: okonomiyaki09

Monkey in Shimla, India is eating flour.


India in 30 Days Part 10

Published: April 19, 2007
Length: 17:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: DelzWorld

The train from Delhi to Kalka and then on the Simla mountain railway to Simla. This is the last video of a series of 10.


karizma - R

Published: January 27, 2013
Length: 29:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Saurabh Bhanwal

extreme ride from sankatmochan - tutikandi jungly ground ( bench ) !!!


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Himachal Pradesh University

Himachal Pradesh University (or simply HPU) (Hindi: हिमाचल प्रदेश विश्वविद्यालय) is a public non-profit university located nearly 5 km away from the town of Summer Hill, in the vicinity of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study. It is wholly financed by the Government of Himachal Pradesh and the University Grants Commission, New Delhi.

Located at 31.1115, 77.139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Himachal Pradesh, Education in Himachal Pradesh, Education in Shimla, Educational institutions established in 1970, Association of Commonwealth Universities, Himachal Pradesh University

Rashtrapati Niwas

The Viceregal Lodge, also known as Rashtrapati Niwas is located on the Observatory Hills of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. It was formerly the residence of the British Viceroy of India. It houses some of the most articles and photographs going back to the times of the British rule in India. The Viceregal Lodge was designed by British architect Henry Irwin and built in the Jacobethan style during the regime of Lord Dufferin. Its construction started in 1880 and was completed in 1888.

Located at 31.1037, 77.1419 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Official residences in India, Government Houses of the British Empire and Commonwealth, Buildings and structures in Shimla, Houses completed in 1888

The Ridge, Shimla

The Ridge road is a large open space, located in the heart of Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, India. It runs east to west alongside the Mall Road, and joins it at the Scandal Point on the west side. On the east side, The Ridge road leads to Lakkar Bazaar, a wooden crafts market. The Ridge houses a large water reservoir which acts as the main supply of Shimla town.

Located at 31.1049, 77.174 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Visitor attractions in Shimla

Jutogh

Jutogh is a cantonment town in Shimla district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Pritpal Singh (Raju) & Sachin Puri (International Pastry Chef) also known as Rapper SUCHA FREAK were born in Jutogh Cantt. Jutogh cantonment was established in the year 1843 Cantonment Board, Jutogh is a statutory body constituted under the Cantonments Act, 2006.

Located at 31.1, 77.12 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities and towns in Shimla district, Shimla

University Institute of Information Technology, Himachal Pradesh University

University Institute of Information Technology, Himachal Pradesh (UIIT) is in the Himachal Pradesh University campus at Summerhill, Shimla. It started functioning on 11 September 2000. UIIT has been producing professional leaders in the field of information technology, as well as enhancing technological strength of the region and the country. Well known for its B.

Located at 31.1117, 77.1401 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Himachal Pradesh, Education in Himachal Pradesh, Education in Shimla

Shoghi

Shoghi is a small suburb of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is about 13 Kilometers before Shimla on the Ambala Shimla national highway. The road to the Taradevi temple (hilltop) goes from here which is about 5 km. Shoghi is also famous for bus halts for food as there are many dhabas (local name for food outlets) here. Housing board has also constructed many flats here.

Located at 31.069, 77.1366 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shimla

Himachal Pradesh University Business School

Located at 31.1115, 77.139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Himachal Pradesh, Education in Shimla, Educational institutions established in 1970, Himachal Pradesh University, Business schools in India