An Ultimate Guide on Top 10 Places to Visit In Shimla - You Need To Know

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Best place for visit in Shimla

Shimla is the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh in India. It is a very popular holiday-retreat during the summer months and is well-known for its Victorian architecture, which is reflected in certain areas of the Mall and The Ridge.

It is also a famous holiday spot for a honeymoon.

It’s also known for the handicraft shops that line The Mall, a pedestrian avenue, as well as the Lakkar Bazaar, a market specializing in wooden toys and crafts.

 A Beautiful Hills Place To Visit In India. 

• Shimla Elevation: 2,276 m
• Shimla Average summer temperature: 22 °C (72 °F)
• Shimla Weather: 10 °C, Wind W at 5 km/h, 53% Humidity
• Shimla Average annual temperature: 17 °C (63 °F)
• Shimla Average winter temperature: 7 °C (45 °F)
• Shimla population: 1.7 Lakh.

Here is a list of Places to Visit In Shimla

1. Shimla Mall road
2. Shimla Chadwick Falls
3. Shimla Jakhoo Hill
4. Shimla Dorje Drag Monastery
5. Shimla Ridge
6. Shimla Christ Church
7. Shimla lower bazar, The Mall
8. Shimla Viceregal Lodge, The Mall (Atop Observatory Hill)
9. Shimla Water Catchment Sanctuary
10. Shimla Tara Devi Temple

Shimla Mall Road

Shimla Mall Road: The Mall Road is the main shopping center of Shimla. This shopping center has a good number of banks, restaurants, post offices, clubs, bars, and tourist offices.

There is a famous theatre in Shimla called the Gaiety Theatre. The Mall is also the main meeting place for the people of Shimla.

Jakhu Temple, Jakhu Hill. Open every day. It offers spectacular views of the mountains from its location above the town.

According to the epic Ramayana, the monkey god Hanuman rested here during his journey to the Himalayan mountains.

The climb up is a physically demanding one-hour walk. However, you can drive up the hill - a 4WD is recommended.

The temple and hillside are populated with very aggressive and cunning monkeys. Be extremely careful with your camera, glasses, bag and (especially) food.

Entry free, donations welcome (Sticks for warding off the monkeys can be rented at the entrance to the temple for Rs 5).

Shimla Chadwick Falls

7 km away from Shimla, the inviting spot of Chadwick Falls is a premier travel destination. A trip to the Chadwick Falls during the monsoons will be an unforgettable experience.

Located in an incredible landscape, the place is home to some old shrines that are sites of immense significance for pilgrims.

Shimla Jakhoo Hill

Jakhoo Hill, Located at an altitude of 2,445m, Jakhoo Hill, Shimla's highest point, is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Shimla.

From the peak of the hill, one can have a panoramic view of the Shimla town and its surroundings. The landscape all around is a feast to one’s eyes. At the top is an old Hanuman temple.

Dorje Drag Monastery - Shimla

Dorje Drag Monastery, Sarasvati Garden Estate, Kusmuti. A monastery in the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, also known as Thubten Evam Dorje Drag. Entry free, donations welcome.

Shimla Ridge

The Ridge, Jakhu Hill (North of The Mall). Built at the top of the town at 2230m, The Ridge is the center of Shimla's cultural and social life - an excellent place to view the surrounding mountains.

Christ Church - Shimla

Picture Credit to shimlatourism.co.in

Christ Church, The Ridge (Near Municipal Library). Open every day, services Su 8AM-11AM. Constructed in 1846, this is the second oldest church in North India.

The stain-glass windows, representing a charity, faith, patience, hope, fortitude and humility, and 19th-century organ are particularly impressive.

The fresco that surrounds the chapel window was designed by Lockwood Kipling, Rudyard Kipling's father. Entry free, donations welcome.

Shimla lower bazar

Shimla lower bazar, The Mall (Below Central Section). Shops Open Mo-Sa. The Lower Bazaar is home to the city's less expensive hotels, cheaper restaurants and stores, and a congested wholesale vegetable market. 

Although less opulent than its upper neighbor, the Lower Bazaar retains an old-worldly charm and is an excellent place to try some Shimla specialty dishes, like Urad Dal with rice or Shepard's Pie. It also sells clothes and household items.

Viceregal Lodge - Shimla

Viceregal Lodge, The Mall (Atop Observatory Hill), +91 177 283-1375. Open every day (Only the entrance hall and gardens are open to the public).

This lodge is now part of the Institute of Advanced Studies. An imposing British-raj mansion built under the guidance of Lord Dufferin in 1888.

Manicured British style gardens surround the mansion on three sides, while the fourth side is a place to relax and watch the sun dip below the Himalayan foothills.

The teak-paneled interior is impressive and well worth a viewing. Entry Rs 20 per adult. Both still and video cameras are allowed for a fee of Rs. 10.

A guided tour is conducted in a very professional manner and explains the historical importance of the building - worth capturing if you have a video camera.

There are a small book shop and a cafe on the premises. This lodge is a 1-hour walk from the end of the mall, near the Shimla Oberoi hotel.

Shimla Water Catchment Sanctuary

Shimla Water Catchment Sanctuary, A unique, well preserved mixed Himalayan forest with predominantly Himalayan Cedar trees.

Permits are required for entry Rs 50 per person and Rs 200 per car. Monday closed. Though not mandatory its best to hire naturalists to take you into the sanctuary.

Trained naturalists are available at Mountain Guides India ph. +91 9736438061. The forest is home to the barking deer, goral, flying squirrel, pine marten, porcupine, and leopard.

There are also a great number of birds; in fact, there is the highest density of koklass pheasant in this forest.

There is a man-made reservoir in the center of the forest that provides drinking water to Shimla town. The reservoir was completed in 1901 and the water supply scheme from the sanctuary is Shimla's only gravity feed water supply scheme.

The sanctuary is under the charge of the Forest Department (Wildlife).

Tara Devi Shimla

Tara Devi Temple is named after one of the many forms of Goddess Kali. This well-maintained temple is located at the top of a steep hill about 11 km from the Shimla bus stand.

There are stunning views of Shimla town and the Himalayas.

This is a perfect location for people who are looking for some rest and peace at a high altitude, around 6070 ft. The temple is very clean with a beautiful flower garden surrounding it.

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