Lets talk about the best places to visit in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is the largest city of Himachal Pradesh. This city is famous for walking experiences and hillsides surrounded by pine and oak. This city is also famous for The Mall, Ridge and Toy Trains.
It is the tourist place and huge crowd can be found here. The best time to visit in Shimla is during May to June and December to January but if you love snowfall then you must visit in the month of mid December to enjoy the snow showers. If you are planning a trip to Shimla, we recommend you the best places to visit in Shimla for 2-3 days.
Best Places to Visit in Shimla
1. The Ridge
The ridge is a large open space in the center of Shimla. Ridge is situated along with the Mall road which is famous shopping spot of Shimla. It gives a beautiful viewpoint of valley. Ridge is famous for tourist attractions. It is one of the most popular tourist places in Shimla. If you want to see the best view point of Shimla you must visit in the evening time. At ridge you can enjoy horse riding, ice cream and photography in Himachali attire. Tourist like to click pictures here.
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2. Mall Road
Mall Road is a major hangout point and shopping center of Shimla. It has a number of showrooms, department stores, restaurants and cafes. The main attractions at mall road is Scandal Point, Gaiety Theatre, Kali Bari Temple and Town Hall.
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3. Scandal Point
At scandal point you can see the statue of the great freedom fighter, Lala Lajpat Rai. You can also enjoy the romantic sunset view in the evening.
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4. Gaiety Theatre
Gaiety Theatre is a tourist hot spot of Shimla. Many people come in this spot to enjoy their evenings. Many events are organized in this theatre if you are interested in drama, comedy, concerts and dance you must visit there.
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5. Kali Bari Temple
The Kali Bari temple is a Hindu temple situated in Shimla. The temple is devoted to goddess kali, known as Shamla Mata. The view from the temple is very beautiful.
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6. Town Hall
The town hall is a Heritage building in Shimla. The building has huge steps at its entrance. These steps are not used by the visitor to sit and chat but it is the favorite place of visitor taking snaps.
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7. Christ Church
The Christ Church in Shimla is the second oldest church in north India. The graceful appearance of the church and its stunning location makes it a top attraction in Shimla. The church has stained glass windows, which represents faith, hope, clarity, patient and humanity. This location is iconic and a popular tourist spot. You will find a lot of food stalls and travelers around the church. There are lots of small shops and outlets from where you can purchase gifts.
Timing: 8.00 am to 6.00 pm
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8. Shri Hanuman Mandir Jakhoo
Jakhu Temple is an ancient temple in Shimla, dedicated to the Hindu god Lord Hanuman. It is on Jakhu hill, Shimla highest peak. It has the world’s largest Hanuman statue. You can do trekking from mall road to temple and you can also take car ride . Beware of monkeys they can take anything away from you in no time. It is a great place to enjoy sunrises and sunsets.
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9. Indian Institute of Advance Study
The India Institute of Advance Study is a research institute located in Shimla. It is one of the iconic place to visit in Shimla. The structure draws attention due to its majestic Victorian style of architecture. This historic building has many unusual features, an impressive garden and views.
Timing: 9.00am to 5.00pm
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10. Jakhu Ropeway
The Jakhu Ropeway is a cable car in the town of Shimla. The ropeway is a popular tourist destination in Shimla giving the beautiful views of Himalayan Hills. It is only 10 minutes ride, one can effortlessly visit the jakhu temple while enjoying the beauty of forests. To enjoy the beautiful views and ride you must visit there.
Timing: 9.30am to 5.30pm
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11. Tara Devi Temple
Tara Devi Temple is one of the most visited religious places of Shimla. The temple is very famous among tourists. It is believed that Goddess Tara brought to the lap of Himalayas in Himachal from West Bengal. The temple is very peaceful and has fresh atmosphere. The Tara Devi is situated at the top of a hill in Shimla.
Timing: 7am to 6.30pm
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12. Lakkar Bazar
Lakkar Bazar is a marketplace adjoining the Ridge in Shimla. It is one of the most popular market to purchase wooden craft items in Shimla. The market is famous for wooden Artifacts, key chains and some specific Himachali woolen items. This is a good market for small gift items to your loved one’s.
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13. The Glen
Glen is a forest area situated in Shimla. Glen is known for its natural scenic views. It is one of the most attractive and the oldest picnic spot. It is surrounded with the dense forest of the pine and the deodar trees. Chadwick Waterfall, which is very famous is located in the forest. It is also famous for the adventure sports such as trekking and hiking.
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14. Himachal State Museum
The Himachal State Museum is a cultural museum located in Shimla. The museum have a grand collection of ancient historical sculptures, coins, paintings and photographs collected from all over the state and country. Gallery has metal, wooden, and stone sculptures. Art and history lovers must visit the museum while touring Shimla.
Timing: 10am to 5pm
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I hope you guys love this list of best places to visit in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. If you have any suggestions. Please let me know in the comment box.
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