India, Shimla, Indian Coffee House ⓒ Julie Mayfeng It had been raining when I arrived in Shimla. Shimla is located in the northwest Himalayas at an average altitude of 2,205 meters. My clothes and backpack got all wet even though I wore a raincoat. My hotel was cold and damp. I needed something warm so I dived into the Indian Coffee House. I waited until this man sat by the window to take this.