One of the seven hills of Shimla, the Summer Hill is located at a distance of 5 km from the main city. It lies on Kalka-Shimla Railway line, at an elevation of 2123 m above sea level. The rich foliage of this forest-covered hill attracts a number of tourists every year. Its lush green forests feature assorted flora, mainly deodar, oats, pines and rhododendrons.

Some of Shimla’s popular attractions are located on this hill. Worth mentioning among them is the famous Monorville Mansion, where Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his Shimla visits. The Himachal Pradesh University, which is a very important educational centre for higher studies, is also situated here.