Is It a Dry Day in Shimla Today?
Dry days in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Shimla follows Himachal Pradesh alcohol and dry-day rules. This calendar uses the three national dry days. Hill stations can still get extra closures for local fairs, elections, or public-order orders.
On declared dry days, licensed liquor shops and alcohol-serving venues generally cannot sell or serve alcohol.
Legal drinking age note: 18 in common guidance.
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The word toddy comes from tadi, a term used for palm sap that naturally ferments into a mildly alcoholic drink. Toddy traditions are still found in parts of India, especially Kerala, where toddy shops are also known for spicy local food.
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