Simultala Hill Station

Simultala is a small hill station located in Jamui district of Bihar, situated on the border with Jharkhand at an elevation of about 300 metres. Developed during the British colonial period as a summer retreat and health resort, it is known for its undulating hills, dense forests, streams and colonial-era bungalows. Often called the Mini Shimla of Bihar, it offers a quiet, scenic environment away from urban centres.

Visitors can expect a quiet plateau-like hill station surrounded by forested hills, rocky outcrops and small waterfalls. The area features old British-era bungalows and Rajbari ruins, viewpoints such as Lattu Pahar, seasonal streams and rural landscapes. Exploration is mainly on foot or by local vehicle, with opportunities for nature walks, photography and sightseeing of natural viewpoints and nearby dams and falls.

Simultala was developed in the British colonial period as a summer retreat and health resort due to its elevated plateau, dry climate and forested surroundings. British officials built bungalows and residences, and the area served as a sanatorium and recreational hill station. Remnants of colonial bungalows and the Simultala Rajbari reflect its historic use as a seasonal administrative and leisure centre.

Simultala holds local cultural significance as a traditional getaway for residents of Bihar and neighbouring Jharkhand and West Bengal, known for its association with Bengali families who historically maintained holiday homes there. The landscape and Rajbari are part of local heritage and feature in regional tourism promotion as the Mini Shimla of Bihar.