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Shimla in October: a fine time to go

Excellent time to visit · fit score 90/100Crowds: highStays ~30% pricier than peak

Oct: Peak autumn — ideal weather, clear skies, and comfortable temperatures. Best time to visit.

Weather & what it actually feels like

Oct: Peak autumn — ideal weather, clear skies, and comfortable temperatures. Best time to visit.

What a October trip costs · per person, 4 days, for a couple

Budget

₹8,330 / person

  • Stay · 3n₹2,730
  • Food₹3,600
  • Local + entry₹2,000
MOST PICKED

Mid-range

₹14,180 / person

  • Stay · 3n₹8,580
  • Food₹3,600
  • Local + entry₹2,000

Luxury

₹32,900 / person

  • Stay · 3n₹27,300
  • Food₹3,600
  • Local + entry₹2,000

October multiplier already applied (1.30× on stays). Engine fares: IRCTC tables + median rates, updated 2024.

Every month, scored

Jan
95 · great
Feb
92 · great
Mar
88 · great
Apr
87 · great
May
94 · great
Jun
80 · good
Jul
79 · good
Aug
78 · good
Sep
79 · good
Oct
90 · you are here
Nov
87 · great
Dec
86 · great

October questions, answered

Is October a good time to visit Shimla?

Excellent time to visit. Oct: Peak autumn — ideal weather, clear skies, and comfortable temperatures. Best time to visit.

How much does a trip to Shimla cost in October?

A typical 4-day trip for two costs from ₹8,330 (budget) to ₹32,900 (luxury), excluding travel to Shimla. These are seasonally adjusted for October.

When is the best time to visit Shimla?

The best months are January, May, February.

Nearby, same trip

🎿Manali· in October🙏Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj· in October🏔️Spiti Valley· in October🏕️Kasol & Parvati Valley· in October

Want this as a real plan?

Shimla in October, priced for your group, dawn-starts built in — about 40 seconds.

Plan Shimla in OctoberSee January instead