Shimla can be visited throughout the year, as each season has its charm. The snowfall during the winters in Decemebr-January specially around Xmas and New Year attracts many tourists and accommodation can prove to be difficult inspite of a plethora of hotels and resorts in and around Shimla.

    One of the best place to stay in Shimla in on the Mall road, the place where all the action is. Mall road being closed to traffic is very comfortable to stroll around on foot along with the ridge area. Here are some of the Shimla hotels and resorts for New Year 2012 packages and Christmas packages.

Hotel Willow banks Shimla- Situated on the Mall road, Willow was once a heritage hotel and now converted to a luxury hotel. New Year package starts at Rs 12500 for a couple + taxes and supplement which included bf,dinner, spl gala dinner on New year & Xmas with snacks,drinks,live band etc.

East Bourne,Shimla, a pine forest resort- 4 km from the Mall road,a beautiful resort with sun decked terraces and wonderful food. Package starts at Rs 23000/- + taxes for a couple including New year supplement.

Radisson Shimla is a 5 star hotel at Shimla,Himachal. Enjoy celebrations at Radisson starting at Rs 19000/- + taxes and NY supplement with bf & dinner.

Hotel Surya is a economy hotel Shimla with a value for money package of Rs 8555/- with bf and dinner for a couple.

Destination Resorts at Kandaghat, 30km from Shimla is well spread out resort with great gardens, green areas and rooms & food to boot. Package starts at Rs 24000/- + taxes with all meals, snacks,drinks and New year celebrations.

Kufri Holiday Resort, best place around Shimla to catch snowfall. Package starts at Rs 23000/- for 3n/4d with all meals.

Jungle Retreat Chail Packages start at Rs 26000/- + taxes for the rooms for New year.

Hills Pride Kasauli, just 6 hrs drive from Delhi and one hour from CHandigarh. Package startst at Rs 20000/- for 2n/3d/

 Also see New Year Packages near Delhi