Shimla

Shimla is certainly one of the most famous and visited tourist places of India. Also, one of the best couples trip destinations.  The capital city of Himachal Pradesh is a beautiful hill station and known for some of the wonderful Shimla tour places and scenic locales which makes your vacations remarkable. The unforgettable tourism spot has derived its names from “Goddess Shyamla”. According to Hindu mythology she is supposed to be an avatar of Goddess Kali. During the British era, the magnificent hill station was ‘discovered’ and they were so mesmerized with the beauty of the place that they declared Shimla as their summer capital.
Being one of the top tourist destinations in India, the picturesque city is positioned in the northwestern part of the Himalayan Mountain Range. The mean elevation of the city is 7,234 feet (2,205 meters). Shimla is known for its amazing natural bounty and spellbinding locales. The small hill station is positioned amidst the beautiful snow-clad Himalayan ranges, enclosed within lakes and lush green pastures. The incredible beauty of Shimla woos people from all across the globe to come and experience the stunning wonderland. One of the key highlights of city is that it has still retained its colonial charm. Moreover, there is no best time to visit this traveler’s paradise, as you can plan your Shimla Manali tour and Book Shimla Packages any time during the year. If you are looking for warm, pleasant and cool evenings then Summers are the ideal time, whereas winters are bone chilling as the temperatures can fall below zero. So, Book Shimla Packages For Family & Honeymoon now and pack your bags towards Shimla, the ultimate tourist spot.

Here are some beautiful tourist places in Shimla:

Christ Church
This is one of the most popular and oldest churches in North India. In the year 1857, the church was constructed by the British and is hugely popular amongst the large Anglican British community in the area. It is beautifully constructed in the Neo-Gothic style of architecture and is truly stated as the long lasting legacies of British rule in India. It is also regarded as one of the most famous shimla tour places. Travellers love the serenity and beauty of this old and stunning Church.

Jakhoo Temple
The hugely famous ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Jakhoo Temple is positioned at the Jakhoo Hill, which is almost 2.5 km from the Ridge. It offers stunning views of the Shivalik Mountains. You can also catch the awesome beauty of the nearby town of Sanjauli.

The Ridge of Shimla
If you want to catch the brilliant and panoramic views of the mountain peaks of Shimla then simply head towards The Ridge of Shimla. It is a very large open spacious platform and offers complete visual treat of snow capped mountain ranges which are enclosed in the beauty of the nature. This place is one of the most popular spots amongst the travellers to catch the phenomenal view.

Shimla State Museum
This is one of the major attractions of city as it is the abode of some of the finest and oldest collection of splendid paintings, sculptures, coins, handicrafts, photos, etc. Shimla State Museum comprises of some of the finest collection of not only the state of Himachal Pradesh but outside too. It is constructed in the style of colonial edifice with beautiful sprawling lawns all around. In the year 1974, the museum made its debut.
George Castle
It is popularly stated as the Shimla of Madhya Pradesh. Shivpuri is one of the oldest towns in Gwalior, with thick dense forests where Mughal Emperors used to hunt. Scindia rulers constructed the attractive hunting lodges and palaces. Check out the Madhav National Park which is a world famous hunting preserve of the rulers of Gwalior. Some of the most stunning creations are kept here.

Himachal State Museum
This is another famous colonial building built in a huge lawn. The popular Himachal State Museum is positioned on the Mall Road. Here you would be able to find out some of the brilliant collection of coins, photographs and local handicrafts.

The Mall
This is a complete paradise for shoppers and is also stated as the major shopping area in Shimla. Here you will find some of the finest restaurants, shops, offices and post offices.

Tara Devi Temple
It is a popular ancient temple visited by travellers. The famous Tara Devi Temple is located at a height of 1851 meters above sea level and at a distance of 11 kilometers from Shimla. You can visit the temple by varied modes of commutations such as rail, bus and car. The road is the National Highway 22 (NH 22).

Summer Hill
The famous tourist spot is positioned at a distance of 5 km from the Ridge. It is the beautiful little township of Summer Hill situated at a height of 5600 feet on the Shimla- Kalkarailway line. Another key reason for its immense popularity amongst the travellers is that Mahatma Gandhi used to stay during his visit to Shimla. Himachal Pradesh University is also situated here.

Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex
Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex is another hugely popular historic places in Shimla. This is 122 years old complex. Recently, the complex was reopened to the public. It is constructed in a Gothic Victorial style, whereas most of the significant cultural and literary events are hosted here.

Some other Tourist Places in Shimla

Sankat Mochan
Sankat Mochan temple is positioned at a distance of 7 kilometers from Shimla. It is situated at a height of 1851 meters from sea level. The popular temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and immensely popular amongst Hindus.

Naldehra
Naldehra is a famous tourist spot located at a distance of 23 kilometers from Shimla. One of the key highlights of this popular shimla manali tourist spot is that during the British era, India’s oldest nine hole golf course was laid out by Lord Curzon.

Chail
During the visit to Shimla, you must plan trip to Chail shimla manali tour which is situated at a distance of 45 kilometers from Shimla city. It has the highest cricket pitch in the world and offers some of the finest scenic locales and tourist spots. So you can go and book Shimla packages and Start exploring!

Kufri
Another popular nearby tourist place in Shimla is Kufri! It is also known as winter sports capital. Located at an altitude of 2622 meters above sea level , Kufri is a great place for Skiing. The popular tourist destination shimla manali tour is located at one hour drive from Shimla city. You can Book Shimla Packages with us and Enjoy exploring more shimla tour places.