43 Places to Visit in Shimla

43 Places to Visit in SHIMLA

OTHER HILL STATIONS HIMACHAL PRADESH

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TOURIST PLACES IN INDIA

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SHIMLA - the capital of the State Himachal Pradesh, India, is located on The Seven Hills namely Observatory Hill, Prospect Hill, Inveram Hill, Summer Hill, Elysium Hill, Bantony Hill and Jakhoo Hill. It is believed that the name Shimla is derived from the name of The Hindu Goddess ''Shyamala Devi'' who is considered as an another form of Goddess ''Kali''. Simla known for its Culture, Commercial and Educational principles. During British Period, because of the climatic conditions, they made Shimla as the Summer Capital of British India. Shimla is located at an altitude of 2213 meters and there is no ideal time to visit this place as this Hill Station is always pleasant. During Christmas and New Year time, you get to see the heavy snow fall. Buses, Taxis and Autos are available to move in and around the place without any difficulties. Local languages spoken here are Himachali, English and Hindi. Hinduism is the religion followed here widely. Always travel with warm woolen's like Jackets and Shawls during your travel to this Hill Station. The economy largely depends on Tourism, Education and Horticultural production. Locals here are referred as Shimlaites. 

Famous 20 Fairs & Festivals of Shimla are Ice Skating Carnival, Rhyali Festival, Summer Festival, Baisakhi, Bhoj Fair, Christmas, Diwali, Lavi Fair, Lohri, Navaratri, Baba Nath Fair, Nalwari Mela, Rafting Cup Event, Spring Festival, Rohru Fair, Mahasu Jatar, Patar Ka Khel, Bharara Fair, Dussehra and Sipi Fair. There are Four Major Hospitals with all facilities to meet the emergency situation in Shimla namely Indira Gandhi Hospital, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, Kamla Nehru Hospital and Indus Hospital. 

Shopping lovers have plenty of options to shop here. The 9 things to buy in Shimla are  Home Made Unique Handicrafts, Woolen Garments, Wood Items, Traditional Artifacts, 
Homemade Wooden Tables, Old Treasures, Beautiful Jewelries, Himachali Hats and  Himachali Handicrafts. Next question comes to our mind is where to shop? The following are the 9 Best Place to Shop in Shimla, They are The Mall Road, Dockers San Francisco, Tibetan Hand loom Shop, Ashish Apparel, Minchy's In, Lakkar Bazaar, Tibetan Market, Himachal Emporium and Lower Bazar. 

The famous 15 Local Foods in Shimla are Channa Madra, Dhaam, Chicken Anardana, Siddus, Sepu Badi Madra, Auriya Kadoo, Tudkiya Bhath, Bhey, Chha Gosht, Babru, Aktori, Kullu Trout Fish, Tibetan Dishes, Mittha and Kaale Channa Ka Khatta. You can try the taste of local cuisines in the following 25 Famous Restaurants in Shimla namely, Hide Out Cafe, Cafe Simla Times, Wake & Bake Cafe, Eighteen 71 - Cook House, Cafe Sol, Indian Coffee House, Honey Hut, Himachali Rasoi, Central Perk, Sony Dhaba, Cafe Under Tree, Sita Ram & Sons, Guptajees Vsishnav Bjojnalaya, Baljee's Restaurant, Ashiana & Goofa, Moti Mahal Delux Restaurant, Sagar Ratna, Dimsum Chinese Fast Food, Hotem Combermere, Alfa Restaurant, Mehru Halwai, China Town Restaurant, Nathuram Lachmann Dass, Prem Chat Shop and Tara Bhojanalaya. 

43 Places to Visit in Shimla: 

43 Interesting Picnic Locations in Shimla are Kalka - Shimla Railway, Jakhoo Temple, Mall Road, The Ridge, Rashtrapati Niwas, Shimla Heritage Museum, Johnnie's Wax Museum, Himachal State Museum, Baba Bhalku Rail Museum, Shimla Glen, The Army Heritage Museum, Christ Church, Kali Bari Temple, Himalayan Nature Park, Scandal Point, Kufri Fun World, Chail Sanctuary, Sankat Mochan Temple, State Museum, Jakhu Hill, Chail Palace, Gorton Castle, Kamna Devi Temple, Himalayan Bird Park, Prospect Hill, Shimla Reserve Reserve Forest Sanctuary, St. Michael's Cathedral, Nagsons Amusement Park, Chadwick Falls, Bantony Castle, Tara Devi Temple, Hawa Ghar, Shaily Peak, Heart of Himachal, View Point, Vaishno Devi Temple, Green Valley, Apple Point, Daulat Singh Park, Rani Jhansi Park, Shimla Kufri Park, Water Catchment Sanctuary and Ram Mandir. 

THE KALKA - SHIMLA RAILWAY is one of the UNESCO's World Heritage Sites . It is a Narrow Gauge Mountain Railways of India. This railway passes through 107 Tunnels and 864 Bridges. Total length of this railway operation is 96 Kilometers. The route covers 18 stations namely Kalka, Taksai, Gumman, Koti, Sonwara, Dharampur, Kumarhatti, Barog, Solan, Salogra, Kandaghat, Kanoh, Kathleeghat, Shoghi, Taradevi, Jutogh, Summer Hill and Simla. 

JAKHOO TEMPLE, located on Jakhoo Hill is one the ancient temples, dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Jakhoo Mandir is situated at an altitude of 8,000 Feet. Dussehra is one of the main festivals celebrated with full enthusiasm and devotion every year. 

MALL ROAD is a Shopping Paradise. There are several Showrooms, Departmental Stores, Shops, Cafes and Restaurants in the Mall Road. It is one of the best places to purchase local designed Woolen Clothes, Branded Clothes, Pottery Items, Wooden Products and Jewellery. Other major attractions includes Scandal Point, Gaiety Theater, Kali Bari Temple and Town Hall. 

THE RIDGE ROAD is an important tourist spot for those who are interested in Local Cultural Activities. It is located very near to Mall Road. This Ridge Road connects other major places of this beautiful city like Snowdon, Mall, Jakhoo Hill and many more interesting places. Many Government Functions and Fairs are held here. Summer Festival is one of the famous festivals that takes place in Ridge Road every year which attracts thousands of visitors across the globe. Formerly the Residence of the British Viceroy of India, 

THE RASHTRAPATI NIVAS, is now known as Viceregal Lodge. It is located on the Observatory Hills of Shimla. This building was designed by Henry Irwin who was a British Architect and the construction took place for 8 years from 1880 to 1888. 

SUMMER HILL attracts many visitors annually for its lush Green Environment. It is a town located on a hill at a height of 2,123 meters above the sea level. During olden days, Father of Indian Nation Late Mahatma Gandhi used to stay at Georgian Mansion in Summer Hills whenever he visits Shimla. The other name of Summer Hill is POTTER'S HILLS. Indian Institute of Advance Study is located here and it offers various post graduate programmes. 

THE STATE MUSEUM was established in the year 1974. Museum building, was once an old Victorian Mansion. There are more than 10,000 antiquities and artifacts like Sculptures, Paintings, Anthropology, Numismatics, Arms and Manuscripts are found here. There are several Galleries like Archaeology, Pahari Miniature Paintings, Rajasthan Miniature, Bronze, Wall Paintings, Wood Carvings, Arms, Numismatics, Anthropology, Jewellery, Drawings, Himachal Sculptures, Contemporary Paintings and Decorative Arts. There are many facilities available in this state museum like Library, Laboratory, Seminar Hall, Exhibition Hall and Sale Counter. 

KUFRI is one of the favorite picnic spots and it is well known for its unique surroundings and breath taking views. It is situated around 19 kilometers from the city. Kufri is popularly referred as The Switzerland of the East. Winter season is the best time to visit this place. It is an Ideal spot for adventure sports and skiing lovers to visit between November and February. 

GREEN VALLEY is a famous tourist destination and as per its name, the surroundings are entirely green and it is well known for its photographic points. Many Bollywood movies shooting takes place in this nature divine location. A rare wild animal, ''yak'' can be seen wandering in this location. Though all 12 months are best time to enjoy the lush green environments of green valley, the ideal time would be from July to October and February to April. 

ANNANDALE, an another interesting tourist attraction, is a flat terrain. It has been developed as a playground to play the game cricket. Other games like Golf and Polo too are played here. This place is open all the time and many facilities are available to take care of the visitors. Annandale is beautifully surrounded by Deodar Trees, Oak Trees and several other trees. If you are visiting Simla between November and March, then never miss to visit 

THE JAKHOO HILLS which is the Highest Point of Simla. This Hill is fully covered with Alpine Trees. Jakhoo Temple is situated on the top of Jakhoo Hill. Also seen is the statue of Lord Hanuman. It is one of the best locations for those who enjoy Calm and Peaceful atmosphere. To reach the top of the Hill, one may have to walk for around half an hour. This Hill stands at the height of 2,455 Meters above the sea level. 250 years old, 

TARA DEVI TEMPLE is located at a distance of approximately 11 kilometers from the main city. It is situated on the Kalka - Simla National Highway. Goddess Tara Devi is the main deity of this temple and this divine place is situated on the top of a hill. You get to enjoy the lush green environment. It is believed that the idol of the main deity is brought all the way from the State West Bengal, India. 

KALI BARI TEMPLE attracts many pilgrims every year. This mandir was constructed in the year 1845 and Goddess Kali is the main deity. Kali Bari Mandir is located on Jakhu Hill. This Mandir is open all days. 

KIALA FOREST is Photographers exotic location and it is situated in Kothai Valley. It is an very interesting location to visit that is well known for its scenic environment, beautiful landscapes and wild animals. Facilities like Restroom and Lockers are available. Visitors can avail the locker facility to keep their luggages safe. Best time to visit Kiala Forest is during day time from the month of March to October. 

KUTHAR FORT is an 800 years old historic Fort that spreads across 53 square kilometers of public land. This Fort is located between beautiful Gardens and Pools. There are many fresh water springs that can be seen near the fort area and this place is surrounded by Furkha Fort and Kasauli Hill Station. 

THE SHAILY PEAK, a beautiful tourists attraction, is formed by thick green forests. It is situated at the distance of around 23 kilometers from Naldehra. Highlight of Shaily Peak is the presence of Dense Forests as well as the Rocky Trails. Best place to click photographs of the nature at its best. Best time to visit Shaily Peak is during morning on all days. Never miss to see the sunrise and sunset which will look exceptionally amazing. 

MANJATHAL SANCTUARY is one of the best place for Nature Lovers and this Sanctuary attracts many visitors from all parts of the world. It is located on the Simla - Bilaspur Highway. This place is a habitat for many unique species of animals like Mountain Goat, Cheer Pheasant and many more. There are no resorts or hotels available near this sanctuary. 

CHADWICK WATERFALLS, falls from a distance of around 86 meters. Falls area is surrounded by Hills covered with Pine and Deodar Trees. It is situated on the beautiful dense Glen Forest. 

Interesting 20 Facts about Shimla: 

Indian Institute of Advanced Studies (IIAS) was built in the year 1888 as a Residence for Lord Dufferin. Peterhoff Hotel was once Residence for Seven Viceroys and the Trial of Naturam Godse took place here. Prior to British Rule, Shimla was ruled by Nepal's King Prithvi Narayan. Biggest Racing Event namely Mountain Biking Race in South East Asia takes place every year in this beautiful location. UNESCO has recognized The Kalka-Shimla Railway as one of the World Heritage Sites. The Kalka - Shimla train route passes through nearly 864 Bridges and 107 Tunnels. There are many old houses near Viceregal Lodge and one of residences once belonged to Muhammad Ali Jinnah. This place is famous for its Handmade Chinese Shoes. Natural Ice Skating Rink is the only Natural Ice Skating Rink in entire South Asia. 

Annandale Ground hosted The Durand Football Tournament way back in 1888. Lord Combermere holds the record of The First Commander In Chief of Indian Army to Visit this Picnic Place in the year 1828. A O Hume, who was the founder of INC (Indian National Congress), was residing at Rothney Castle during his life. The Town Hall which was constructed in the year 1888 was built with an Earthquake Resistant provision. On 11th May 1921, Shri Madan Mohan Malviya and Shri Lala Lajpat Rai accompanied Mahatma Gandhi during his first visit to Simla. It is believed that the Foot Prints in The Jakhoo Temple is of Lord Hanuman. Simla Akhbaar was the first News Paper published in the year 1848. Butchery was the first shop opened in Simla by Barret & Co. In Asia, The BCS is the Oldest Boarding Schools. The First Road was constructed in the year 1828 in Simla. Its difficult to get food after midnight in Simla. 

OTHER HILL STATIONS HIMACHAL PRADESH

HILL STATIONS IN INDIA

TOURIST PLACES IN INDIA

TOURIST PLACES IN THE WORLD