Safety - Travel tips for Shimla

  • Take all necessary medicines and prescribed drugs with yourself.
  • Take care of your luggage and watch out for over friendly strangers
  • Do not get illegal stuff or banned substances into the place. That includes other unlawful substance.
  • During the monsoon season (July-August), be careful while driving on the road because of slippery conditions and land-slides/ rock-falls.
  • Keep identity card/passport handy while travelling
  • Some buildings and monuments require permission for photography and filming. Contact the nearest Tourism office or the concerned District Administration for guidance and assistance.
  • Keep your valuables in hotel lockers/safe deposit vaults wherever available.
  • Ensure that your vehicle is securely locked before you leave it. Don't leave cash or jewellery in your vehicle.
  • For electrical appliances, check voltage, 220 V is the standard in the state. Socket type-two pin/three pin.
  • Do not mix drink with driving.