top 10 places to visit in Shimla

 Shimla also known as the “Queen of Hills “is a famous vacation destination for all of India. It is located in state of Himachal Pradesh. This beautiful town is situated in picturesque foothills of Himalaya. It is a world-famous tourist destination with beautiful hills and amazing climate. The British era architecture adds an old charm to the place. During Summer when whole of North India is scorching in Heat , Shimla is a place to be. The top 10 places to visit in Shimla are as follows.

The Ridge: The vast open space is thew centre of activities in the town. You can

 enjoy breath-taking views of mountains here and see the glamourous sun set in the background. You can enjoy an ice cream here or go for a horse ride too.

The Mall Road: It is a shopping area where loads of shops and restaurants are lined up. It is a great place to buy souvenirs and eat local cuisine. Mall road was constructed during British Colonial rule and is located below the Ridge. Office of Municipal corporation , fire department and Police Headquarters are present at Mall Road.

Christ Church: Built in Neo Gothic style built on Ridge Road is a oldest church in North India. Stained glass windows of this church are famous.

Jakhu Temple: A hanuman ji temple located on Jakhu Hill offers magnificent view of mountains. Everybody advises here to take off your spectacle and mobile here as there are loads of monkey here. The monkeys check the pockets of visitors here and take items of their liking. This temple dedicated to lord Hanuman is located on Jakhu Hill that is Shimla's highest peak. The statue of Hanuman present in the temple is one of the tallest in the World. As per the Hindu scriptures, Hanuman ji stopped at this point to rest while searching for Sanjivini Booti to treat Laxmana. This 108 feet statue of hanuman placed at Jakhu temple was inaugurated on 4 November 2010.  Jakhu temple can be reached on foot or via taxi and a ropeway is also available for this purpose.

 

Viceregal Lodge: Situated on Observatory Hill, this Lodge is a amazing colonial architecture. British Viceroy of India used to live here in summers but today it is a museum and research center.

 

Shimla State Museum: It is situated on the Mall and one can see vast collection of artifacts, painting and sculptures here. It displays the cultural heritage of Himanchal.

 

Kufri: a small hill station situated 16 km from Shimla so it is famous for breath-taking views and adventure where one can do skiing, hiking. Trekking is also done in this area.

Chail : it is charming town 45 km from Shimla. It has the highest cricket ground in the world.

Naldehra : It is situated around 22 km from Shimla known for its golf course. It is one of the oldest and most beautiful golf courses in India.

Tattapani : It is a small village famous for its hot springs.

Which is the best time to visit Shimla?

March to June month the weather is pleasant and good for outdoor activities like paragliding, trekking, camping and rafting. The temperature is in range of 15° - 30° C.

What is Shimla famous for ?

Shimla is surrounded by pine and oak forest , walking among them is a pleasant experience . Shimla is capital of Himachal Pradesh and various hightlights of this city is The Mall, Ridge and Toy Train. The colonial style buildings take us into our past.