Snow View is situated at an altitude of 2,270 m (7,448 ft) and located atop the Sher-ka-danda Ridge (north by north-east of the town centre) is easily reachable by cable car. On a clear day, it offers spectacular views of the snowbound high Himalaya, including Nanda Devi, Trisul, and Nanda Kot. The best time of the year for viewing the mountains is late October and November.

Snow View Resort in Shimla is one of the best resorts as it is surrounded by the scenic beauty of the Himalayan ranges. You get to see some of the best views of the snow covered mountain peaks from this resort.