ShimlaSituated at about 6 hours drivefrom New Delhi, Shimla was oncethe summer capital of British India.One of the best tourist places inIndia, it is still every Indian’sfavourite hill station. One can seethe glimpses of the colonial era inthe architecture and buildings ofthe city. The main attractions ofShimla include Mall Road, JakhooTemple, Christ Church, The Ridgeand many more.

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Welcome to the "Queen of Hills", a namewhich is rightly given toShimla. The picture-perfect beauty and thebeautiful colonial structures add charm tothis lovely place. Nice walking trails linedwith majestic Deodar and tall Pine trees giveyou a spectacular view of the brilliantHimalayas.

Nature has blessed this beautiful hill stationwith countless gifts. Exploring Shimla'snatural beauty on foot is the best way toknow the city. Every Indian family's favouritesummer vacation retreat, Shimla is one ofthose hill stations that are on the brink ofmodernisation but are holding on to thenostalgia of the British Raj. The beauty ofShimla cannot be captured in words--fromthe dizzying peaks to the lonely walks, fromboarding schools to old-world cafes, Shimlapromises a love affair with the past.

Shimla, one of the most popular hill stations,also happens to be a favourite movielocation among filmmakers. Movies like Jab

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We Met, 3 Idiots, Black, and Gadar: Ek PremKatha have been shot here. The picture-perfect beauty and the beautiful colonialstructures add charm to this lovely place.

It is one of the perfect summer retreats withpure mountain air, cerulean skies and snowcovered peaks. The long and winding MallRoad is sure to take you down the richcultural and historic past of the city. TheMall, as it is fondly called, has an array ofshops to the south of it. The bazaar isbustling with activity and goes down till theCart Road. Vehicles are prohibited in thecentre of the town, so most of the travellinghas to be done on foot. A tram car facilitytakes passengers from Mall Road to CartRoad.

The most famous place in Shimla, probably,is the Scandal Point! The history behind itsetymology goes such that the King ofPatiala, Bhupinder Singh had eloped withthe daughter of the British Viceroy in 1892.The place where he eloped with her--theconfluence of the Mall and the Ridge, cameto be known as Scandal Point. He wasbanished from entering Shimla, so inretaliation, he made a new summer capitalfor himself in Chail!

The feeling of wonder and exuberanceevoked by the spectacular landscape couldlast a lifetime. So it's time to pack your bagsand surrender to the breathtaking views andmagical surroundings of Shimla.

When To

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What To

SEE5 Sights

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1 Viceregal Lodge

Observatory Hil, Shimla, HimachalPradesh 171001, India

The Viceregal Lodge in Shimla is animposing British-raj Palace constructedunder the supervision of Viceroy LordDufferin in 1888, who used to live here.Today it is known as Rashtrapati Niwas andis located on the picturesque Observatoryhill of Shimla. The palace is constructed inthe famous Jacobethan style, which is apopularEnglish architectural designdepicting the Renaissance revival.  

Visiting the Viceregal Lodge, which is nowthe Institute of Advanced Studies, is likely totransport you into the fantasy world of

Harry Potter. Huge hallways paneled in teak,an imposing facade, sprawling greens andstate of the art technology here all contriveto take your breath away. The ViceregalLodge also houses photographs and textsfrom the times of the British colonial rule,which are of much interest to the historybuffs. It is best to visit Viceregal lodge duringthe day as your beautiful views may beinterrupted by the darkness of night. 

2 Jakhoo Temple

Jakhu, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh171001, India

Dedicated to Hindu God, Hanuman, this Jakhoo Temple in Shimla is a steep 45-mintrek from the Mall Road. The most attractiveaspect about this temple is the 108 feet tallstatue of Lord Hanuman that adds to thesacred environment of the temple. Legendhas it that the place where the temple isbuilt has the foot prints of Lord Hanumanand this temple was built aroundit to pay respect to the almighty. It is a

highly revered place for people from theHindu community. 

Be careful with your kids when you arehere for this place is infested with monkeysof all sizes. These animals are not violentand the most they do is snatch eatablesfrom your hand, but it is still advisable tonot agitate them. Do carry your waterbottles, they come in handy. If you are notup for the physically challenging task, youcan also drive to Jakhoo Temple, buttrekking up is the best way to enjoy thebeautiful scenery of Shimla.

3 The Mall

Mall Road, Main Street, Shimla,

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Himachal Pradesh 171001, India

Once you are at the Mall in Shimla, you willwitness the myriad of activities happeningall around the street. Tourists roamingaround scrutinizing the place, locals busywith their daily activities, enthusiasticgroups enjoying street food, others activelybargaining at the roadside stalls and manysuch scenes are a regular part of a normalday at the Mall. 

Vehicular movement is restricted inside theMall Road to maintain a pristineenvironment as well as for the shoppers'and tourists' convenience. It is the mostimportant place of the city with thepresence of places like the Viceregal Lodgeand the Cultural complex. Spend somequality time at the mall road on your visit toShimla. Be it shopping or eating at yourfavourite food joints, Mall road will offer youwith some memorable momentshere. 

4 Tara Devi Temple

Kalka - Shimla National Highway,Himachal Pradesh, India

Tara devi temple is an age old temple inShimla, dedicating to Goddess Tara whichlocated some 11 kms away from the cityatop a small hill. The most unique thingabout the temple is its history on which thetemple was built. It is said that a locket ofGoddess Tara that passed on fromgenerations after generations in the Sendynasty of West Bengal was the reason whythe temple was built. The story takes placeonce when Raja Bhupendra Sen visitedHimachal Pradesh and went out hunting inthe Juggar forest. After a tiring hunting dayhe dozed off under a tree, with the locket ofMa Tara tied on the upper torso of his arm.It is now when Goddess Tara with herconsorts Dwarpal Bhairav and LordHanuman comes in his dream and wishes tobe unveiled infront of thecommon populace ofHimachal. Thus respecting the wishes of thegods, Raja Bhupendra Sen builds this templeon around 10 acres of land introducingGoddess Tara to the people ofHimachal. 

The temple is today a highly revered placefor both locals of the place as well as

outsiders. The attractive part about thetemple is its seclusion in the serene andbeautiful environment of Shimla. Just bystepping inside the temple you will feelspiritual and pure.

5 The Ridge

Mall Road, Shimla, HimachalPradesh, 171001, India

A wide open street in Shimla lying next tothe Mall Road adjoining the Scandal Pointis  he Ridge . A hub of all activities, this place also offersa panoramic view of the snow-cappedmountains around Shimla. The ageold Christ church is also located on the ridgewhich is yet another reason for the touriststo swarm the place during the peak season.Moreover, just like the Mall road no vehiclesare allowed on the ridge. This place is alsowhere festivals like Summer Festival, Newyear's Eve and Christmas are celebrated

with much fervor and joy.

Where To

Eat5 Places

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1 Cafe Simla Times (Cafe,Bakery,Bar)

The Mall Road Shimla, Near HotelWillow Banks

2 Ashiana & Goofa

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The Ridge, Lower Bazaar, Shimla,Himachal Pradesh 171001, India

+91-177-2621572

The cozy ambiance and the beautifulsetting of Ashiana & Goofa invites you for adelectable meal that you will not forget inyour lifetime. Run by the HPTDC, Ashianaand Goofa serves delectable food in a lovelysurrounding at Scandal Point.  

This is one place where you can enjoyauthentic local (read Himachali) cuisine. Thetwin-restaurants are managed by HimachalTourism and attract lots of visitors who wantto enjoy stunning views of the adjoiningareas over great food and refreshing drinks.You can also try Chang, which is a type ofrice wine (a local beverage). 

3 Wake & Bake Cafe

34/2, The Mall, Shimla, HimachalPradesh, 171001, India

+91-177-2813146

A small but beautiful cafe located at theMall Road, Wake & Bake Cafe is perfectfor a sip of simmering coffee and a quickbite. The picturesque surroundings of theplace adds to its charm. The only place inShimla where you can have delectablebacon and pancakes. Gorgeously paintedinteriors of the place and the laid backambiance of the place is there to steal yourheart.

A shaky, but classic set of stairs lead to thiscafe. It is a perfect place to hang out andenjoy chats with travellers, musicians andlocals. From top floor of the cafe you canhave a nice view of the Mall in Shimla. Trytaking one of those corner seats to have awonderful time. The serene charm and thecozy atmosphere are so enchanting thatyou'd want to spends hours after hours inthe place. 

4 Qilaa

The Mall Road, Below SyndicateBank, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh,171002, India

+91-97366-91209|+91-177-2652784

Another restaurant located at the Mall,Qilaa is based on Arabic styling and is aleisure themed restaurant. The groovyArabian music adds to the aura of theplace. 

Indian, Lebanese, Chinese and Italiancuisines are the speciality of this place. Thefalafel is a must have when you visit thisplace. The ambience and the price of foodhere makes it a must visit place when youtravel to Shimla.

5 Cafe Sol

Hotel Combermere, Tourism LiftStreet, Mall Road, Shimla, HimachalPradesh, 171001, India

+91-177-2651246

A perfect place to enjoy Italian, Mexicanand Mediterranean cuisines, Cafe Sol islocated on the roof of Hotel Combermereon the Mall Road. It is delight for the foodbuffs and people who love to discover newplaces. 

The pizzas and the fish and chips served inthis restaurants are a must have. It is a cozyand comfortable place to hang out withfriends and family.

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SeeA: Viceregal LodgeB: Jakhoo TempleC: The MallD: Tara Devi TempleE: The Ridge

AccommodationF: Agro Stone CottageG: AgyaatvaasH: Subhita BnbI: Agro Stone CottageJ: AgyaatvaasK: Subhita BnbL: Agro Stone CottageM: AgyaatvaasN: Subhita Bnb

FoodO: Cafe Simla Times (Cafe, Bakery,Bar)P: Ashiana & GoofaQ: Wake & Bake CafeR: QilaaS: Cafe Sol