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Agricultural land price in Shimla
One acre of farm land in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh asks about ₹1.2 Crores (October 2026), and half of the farms for sale ask between ₹50 Lakhs and ₹2.2 Crores an acre. From the asking prices of 29 farms of an acre or more listed for sale in Shimla district. Land near a town or a main road asks more than remote dry land.
Typical asking price per acre
₹1.2 Crores
Half of the farms for sale ask between ₹50 Lakhs and ₹2.2 Crores an acre.
- Per kanal
- ₹15 Lakhs
- Per hectare
- ₹2.97 Crores
- Priced from
- Own listings
Asking prices of farms for sale, not sale deeds or the government value. Refreshed October 2026.
What farm land in Shimla asks, by size
At the typical price of ₹1.2 Crores an acre, with the range half of the farms for sale ask.
| Land size | Typical price | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 acre | ₹1.2 Crores | ₹50 Lakhs to ₹2.2 Crores |
| 2 acres | ₹2.4 Crores | ₹1 Crore to ₹4.4 Crores |
| 5 acres | ₹6 Crores | ₹2.5 Crores to ₹11 Crores |
| 10 acres | ₹12 Crores | ₹5 Crores to ₹22 Crores |
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Farm land prices near Shimla
| District | Price per acre | Distance | Priced from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solan | ₹1.8 Crores | about 23 km | Own listings |
| Bilaspur | ₹99 Lakhs | about 47 km | Estimate |
| PanchkulaHaryana | ₹91 Lakhs | about 55 km | Own listings |
| ChandigarhChandigarh | ₹3.2 Crores | about 56 km | Own listings |
| Sirmaur | ₹23 Lakhs | about 62 km | Own listings |
| S.A.S NagarPunjab | ₹3.3 Crores | about 63 km | Own listings |
Distances are between district centres, in a straight line.
Soil, water and crops in Shimla
General notes for the district. Test your own soil and water before you buy or plant.
Rainfall a year
1000 to 1400 mm
Wetter than 51% of India's districts
Borewells go
50 to 100 ft
Shallower than 75% of India's districts
Water table
Up and down
Water table fluctuates with seasonal rainfall
Canal water
Available
No major canal irrigation, mostly rain-fed
How deep the water is
Typical depth to water for each kind of well, in feet below the ground.
Open well5 to 20 ft
Borewell50 to 100 ft
Tube well100 to 200 ft
Mountainous Soil
Fertility
Moderate
pH 5 to 6.5, acidic
- Well-drained, low moisture retention
- Slightly acidic, non-sodic
- Organic matter about 2.3%
Moderate Nitrogen (N), good Phosphorus (P), moderate Potassium (K), Iron (Fe), Zinc (Zn)
Grows well
- Apple
- Cherries
- Nuts
Sandy Loam
Fertility
Moderate
pH 5.5 to 6.5, acidic
- Moderate moisture retention, fast drainage
- Low salinity, non-sodic
- Organic matter about 2.5%
Moderate Nitrogen (N), good Phosphorus (P), moderate Magnesium (Mg), Boron (B)
Grows well
- Apricots
- Vegetables
- Potatoes
Main crops in Shimla
- Maize
- Wheat
- Potato
Rivers and surface water
Satluj River, local tributaries
Sources for the soil and water notes: ICAR, CGWB, WRD Himachal Pradesh.
Questions about land prices in Shimla
What is the price of 1 acre of agricultural land in Shimla?
About ₹1.2 Crores (October 2026). From the asking prices of 29 farms of an acre or more listed for sale in Shimla district. Half of the farms for sale ask between ₹50 Lakhs and ₹2.2 Crores an acre; a tar road, reliable water and clear papers push a farm towards the top.
What is the price of 1 kanal of farm land in Shimla?
About ₹15 Lakhs a kanal (8 kanals make an acre), going by the typical asking price of ₹1.2 Crores an acre. Small plots near a town are often priced higher per kanal than whole farms.
What is the price of 1 hectare of farm land in Shimla?
About ₹2.97 Crores a hectare (a hectare is 2.471 acres), going by the typical asking price of ₹1.2 Crores an acre. Small plots near a town are often priced higher per hectare than whole farms.
How is the farm land price in Shimla worked out?
From the asking prices of 29 farms of an acre or more listed for sale in Shimla district. For each district Gmore takes the middle asking price per acre of farms of an acre or more listed for sale, and the range that half of them ask. Older listings are brought up to today's prices. These are asking prices, so sellers often accept a little less.
Is this the circle rate of land in Shimla?
No. The circle rate is set by the Himachal Pradesh registration department to work out stamp duty, and it is often different from what farms sell for. Check the official circle rate for your survey number before you register a sale.
How does Shimla compare with nearby districts?
Solan asks about ₹1.8 Crores an acre, Panchkula (Haryana) asks about ₹91 Lakhs an acre and Chandigarh (Chandigarh) asks about ₹3.2 Crores an acre, against about ₹1.2 Crores in Shimla (October 2026).
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Asking prices of farms of an acre or more listed for sale, not registered sale prices or the government value. Older listings are brought up to today's prices. Refreshed in October 2026. Using these figures? Please cite them as “Gmore, Farm land prices, Shimla, October 2026” and link to this page.
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