Best Places to Visit in Shimla

Shimla capital of Himachal Pradesh is a beautiful hill station with snowy mountains, breathtaking lakes, a pleasant climate, and alluring greenery. It is also known as the Queen of hill stations and the best place to visit with family and also with loved ones. Shimla also has beautiful colonial architecture, a pedestrian-friendly Mall Road, and a ridge lined up with multiple shops, cafes, and restaurants. This city also has an Airport, but there are not everyday regular flights. Therefore,it has the  Best Places to visit in Shimla.

Shimla is such a place that everyone will fall in love with this place with its many sightseeing places, major attractions, and also adventurous activities like trekking and skiing. Visitors enjoy their weekend trip to Shimla to indulge in the beauty of nature and greenery. Shimla tourist spot is the weekend chilling place for many North Indian residents.

Some of the major attractions of Shimla are Kufri, Green Valley, Jakhoo Hill, Chail, Kiala Forest, Mall Road, Shimla State Museum, Christ Church, Kali Bari Temple, Himalayan Bird Park, Viceregal Lodge, Kuthar Fort, Summer Hill, Ride on Toy Train Chadwick Waterfall and still more. There are also neighboring attractions to visit near Shimla – Kufri, Solan, and Kasauli.

Here are some of the best Shimla tourist places that you must visit on your Shimla tour. Come on let us check it out. To get some travel offers and cashback, grab Paisawapas coupons.

Tourist places to visit in Shimla:

#1.Ridge of Shimla:

• Ridge located in the heart of Shimla is the most popular and top tourist place visited in Shimla.
• Ridge is a wide street with a perfectly picturesque place filled with shopping stalls, cafes, bars, boutiques, shops, and restaurants.
• It is also the center for all the tourists which connects the famous Scandal Point on the west end and the east end, it is connected to the Lakkar Bazaar.
• There is also a famous summer festival conducted during the month of April or May, which you can never miss.

• Timing: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Time Required: 2 to 3 hours
• Entry fees: There are no entry fees
• Location: Centre of Shimla, right to Mall Road.

#2. Jakhoo Temple:

• The temple is situated on the Hills of Jakhoo which is the highest point in Shimla and stands almost 8000 feet high. This is one of the famous places in Shimla.
• Jakhoo Temple has the world’s highest statue of Lord Hanuman which is 108 feet and can be seen from any part of Shimla.
• You need to follow the footpath of 2.5 kilometers to reach the temple, and be aware of the monkeys on the way. Later you can enjoy the mesmerizing view from the top of the hill.

• Timing: 6:0M Am to 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
• Time Required: 2 to 3 hours
• Entry Fee: No entry fee
• Location: Jaku, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

#3.Kufri:

• Kufri which is 16km away from the city center of Shimla is a popular tourist place in Shimla.
• This place offers a beautiful sight for visitors. It is refreshingly green during warmer months and turns white during winter due to snow.
• There are a number of adventure sports activities in this hill station for the tourists such as trekking, mule riding, and skiing.
• Kufri is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and there is also a national park with nearly 31 species of animals and over 150 species of birds.
• Also, visit the Kufri Fun World, which is one of the highest amusement parks in the world.

• Timings: Sunrise to Sunset
• Time Required: 4 to 5 hours
• Entry Fees: Rs. 20 per adult and Rs. 10 for children.
• Location: 20km away from Shimla

#4.Kalka Shimla Toy Train:

• This Kalka Shimla Train will take you to a completely different era of history and beautiful scenic views. This is one of the things to do in Shimla when you visit it.
• This train journey runs for 96 kilometers, with 20 stations, 103 tunnels, 800 bridges, and about 900 breathtaking curves, which is a lifetime experience that you can never forget.
• You will have 5 and a half an hour of an amazing journey and melt in the beauty of nature. you can witness the mesmerizing green hills, deodar, and pine forests.
• Kalka Shimla Toy train is considered one of the UNESCO world’s heritage sites. 

• Cost of ticket:  INR 65 to INR 500 (Advance booking is recommended)
• Location: Kalka-Shimla-Kalka.
• Train Timings:
  

  Train Number	Name	Timings
  52457	KLK SML Pass	4:00 AM – 9:20 AM
  72451	Rail Motor	5:10 AM – 9:50 AM
  52451	Shivalik Deluxe Express	5:30 AM – 10:15 AM
  52453	Kalka Shimla Express	6:00 AM – 11:05 AM (Peak Season only)
  52455	Himalayan Queen	12:10 PM – 5:20 PM
  52441	Holiday Special	7:00 AM – 12:10 PM
  52443	Holiday Special	12:45 PM – 6:10 PM

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#5.Chail:

• Chail is the famous world’s highest cricket ground located at an altitude of 2,250m above sea level. It is the best place to visit in Shimla.
• This is completely covered and surrounded by the deodar and pine forests.
• There is also the famous Chail Palace, built by the former Maharaja of Patiala after he was banished from Shimla in the year of 1893.
• Chail also offers trekking, camping, and many other adventurous activities on the banks of the river Sandhupul. Enjoy the view of the city from the top of Chail.
• Travelers can also visit the Chail Wildlife Sanctuary here.

• Timings: Anytime throughout the day
• Time Required: Approx 1 day
• Entry Fees:  Rs 100 per person for the palace

Things to do in Shimla:

1. Do shopping on the Mall Road

2. Visit and enjoy the architecture of the Christ Church

3. Walk through the history of the Military museum at Annandale

4. Try Ice Skating and also River rafting

5. Get the blessings in Tara Devi Temple

6. Visit and shop for some handicrafts in Lakkar Bazar

7. Enjoy the view from Green Valley

8. Birdwatching in Himalayan Bird Park.

9. Enjoy picnic time with family and loved ones in The Glen.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How many days do you need to visit the whole of Shimla?

• 3 days is enough to cover all the popular tourist places of Shimla

2. Which place is better in Shimla?

• Summer Hill is the perfect place where you can stay

3. What is the famous food in Shimla?

• Sidu is the popular dish of Shimla made of yeast-kneaded wheat, mashed boiled green peas, roasted nuts, and paneer.

4. Which month is best for Shimla?

• May to June and December to January is the best time to visit Shimla