Here is a Comprehensive Tour Guide to Visit Shimla
Shimla is the hill station in the Himalayan Ranges and it is the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is formerly known as the summer capital of British India and Victorian Architecture can be spotted here.
It is always on the list of local travellers due to its versatile climate and one of the popular Indian holiday destinations among foreign tourists as well.
The Ridge of Shimla is located in the centre of the hill station, besides Mall Road at a distance of 2.1 kilometres from Shimla Bus Stand.
It is the most common and most visited spot in Shimla and this versatile spot is connected to other popular locations like Mall Road, The Scandal Point, Christ Church, and the Lakkar Bazaar, it is also a venue of enthusiastically celebrated Shimla Summer Festival which takes place in April or May every single year.
This location gives you magnificent views of nature and is one of the very picturesque locations in Shimla. Apart from being one of the best places to visit in Shimla for nature lovers, it is also a perfect spot to enjoy shopping, dinner, and nightlife.
Green Valley is located near Kufri and it is one of the most popular spots to visit in Shimla. Photographers and selfie lovers will get everything here to capture. Amazing landscapes, beautiful views of nature, and cool and breezy climate are the things which make you stay long.
This wonderful location is surrounded by Verdant Hills. It gained its popularity due to has been popular shooting spots in some Bollywood movies, articles, and travel books.
Christ Church is located at Lakkar Bazaar, this church came into existence in the British era and it was designed in neo-gothic architectural style and credited as the second oldest of its kind in Northern India.
This church gives a glimpse of rich Christian culture due to its way of construction which reflects faith, patience, fortitude, hope, and humanity. This is a perfect spot to calm the seeker and an ideal location to end your memorable trip.
Chadwick Waterfall is located at New Summer Hill in the corner of Glen Forests. However, the height of the fall is around 100 metres, and to reach here travellers have to trek through the dense forests which covered the whole area.
With the support of pleasant weather, this trek would be amazing for you due to its location and the experience of the wild. This trek can be a memorable experience for any nature lover.
Johnnie’s Wax Museum is located at Mall Road near Willow Bank at a distance of 1.8 kilometres from Shimla Bus Stand. It is recognised as Himachal Pradesh's first Wax Museum.
As the name suggests this museum features the replicas of several famous movie stars and important personalities of India and the rest of the World such as Mahatma Gandhi, Tony Stark, Steve Jobs, Harry Potter and James Bond.
It is a fun place to visit regardless of your age and a good location to spend some time with your family. To make your visit memorable this museum lets you get a wax replica of your hand.
Shimla State Museum is located at Chaura Maidan Road which is approximately 1.9 kilometres away from Shimla Bus Stand and at a distance of 2.5 kilometres from Scandal Point. It was constructed in the colonial era and once serves as a private residence of Lord William Beresford.
In present times, Shimla State Museum displays a vast collection of ancient sculptors, artworks, coins, and photographs from all over the world and particularly dedicated showcases on sculptures, textiles, jewellery, and history.
This museum's library features more than 10,000 books, magazines, and journals on different and important subjects which highlights the historic and cultural importance of this location. No doubt, it is considered one of the best places to visit in Shimla.
Shaily Peak is located Near Mahakali and always appears on the travellers' list of top locations to visit in Shimla. To arrive at Shaily Peak tourists require a hike through Naldehra Hills apart from hiking tourists also can take the pony ride to the peak or also can rent a motorbike for a motorbike trek.
The trekking route to Shaily Peak takes you through lush green forests and splendid landscapes. Entire locations are surrounded by dense greenery and the weather here remains quite cool and pleasant which sounds worthwhile to visit after a long trek. It is an ideal location for travellers to take a break from busy city life and enjoy some time with you and your loved ones.
The Winter Season in Shimla stays from November to February and Shimla's temperature ranges between 25 degrees Celsius to 4 degrees Celsius. Shimla's weather is chilled crispy snow gets to appear and the entire hill station looks like heaven.
This season gives you amazing mesmerizing scenic views of the hill station and locations like Botanical Garden, Kaali Bari Temple, Viceregal Lodge, and Darlaghat are highly preferred to visit and tourists can also enjoy the trekking and skiing kind of activities.
Shimla Winter Carnival is also held this season which features fun activities like skiing, ice skating, and snowman building, this event will be one of the memorable visits you will do to Shimla.
Travellers can also be witnessed various cultural festivals like Navratri, Diwali, Christmas, Bhoj Fair,, and Lohri. It is known as the peak season of Shimla so travellers are suggested to book tickets in advance.
The Summer Season in Shimla is marked from March to June and Shimla’s temperature stays between 37 degrees Celsius to 9 degrees Celsius. Shimla’s weather in this season is filled with warm days and chilly nights which is quite comfortable and pleasant to travellers.
It is a season when tourists can engage in various adventurous activities like paragliding, trekking, camping, hiking and rafting and some of the locations like Kufri, Chharaba, Narkanda or Naldehra are good too and apart from these Woodville Palace, Christ Church, Jakhu Temple are some spots to spend some time with yourself.
Shimla Summer Festival and Sipi Fair are celebrated carnivals here to admire some good performances along with-it Holi and Baisakhi are festivals that bring joy and fun to the locals as well. Travellers are recommended to have bookings in advance to avoid the rush.
The Monsoon Season in Shimla stays from July to September and Shimla’s temperature fluctuates between 32 degrees Celsius to 17 degrees Celsius. Shimla’s weather can be marked with heavy rainfall with humidity conditions and not an ideal season to explore many areas but still, numbers of travellers travel Shimla in this season as well.
Tourists can visit the hill station to admire the picturesque view and simultaneously it is a season to enjoy some delicious cuisines and cafes and restaurants are good options to visit and museums and temples are some other options either to visit.
Tourists can also be witnessed the Rhyali festival which is celebrated actively among locals. However, due to the offseason tourists will be able to find some great deals on accommodations and travel.
Shimla Airport or Jubbarhatti Airport is the closest domestic airbase which resides at a distance of 20 kilometres from the main city and connected to the other capitals such as New Delhi and Chandigarh and as of now travellers will find availability of five flights per week from Delhi and Indira Gandhi International Airport is the closest international airport at a distance of 360 kilometres hence; foreign travellers has to reach Indira Gandhi International Airport first and from there, they can take a connecting flight to Shimla.
Numbers of airline carriers such as Air India, IndiGo, Spice Jet, Jet Airways, Vistara, Go Air operate flights to Shimla Airport, and from outside the airport tourists can easily avail themselves of the services of taxi and cab to reach their destination.
Kalka Railway Station is the nearest railhead to Shimla which is located approximately 96 kilometres away and well connected to other cities like New Delhi and Chandigarh.
Trains such as Shivalik Deluxe, Rail Motor, Shimla Express, Himalayan Queen, and Kalka Shimla Express are some options that travel to Shimla on regular basis. Once you reach the Kalka Railway Station you can hire a cab or taxi to reach Shimla.
Shimla is vastly connected to other major cities via road networks such as New Delhi at a distance of 350 kilometres, Dehradun approximately 230 kilometres away, Chandigarh at a distance of 115 kilometres.
Himachal Road Transport Corporation as well as do provides bus services to Shimla from neighbouring towns and cities and New Delhi tourists can take a bus from Kashmiri Gate ISBT, which approximately takes eight to nine hours travelling. Although many travellers do visit from their vehicle via NH-1 and NH-22 due to well maintained and smooth conditions of roads.
The Oberoi Cecil is located at Nabha at a distance of 610 metres from Shimla Railway Station and gives you the services of Bar, Restaurant, Childcare Services, Paid Pickup and Drop, Gym, Massage and Spa, Tours and Treks and Rental Vehicles and some other services.
The Orchid Shimla is located at Sanjauli and gives you the services of Bakery, Bar, Restaurant, Café, Kids Play Area, Paid Pickup and Drop, Meditation Room, Multilingual Staff and Activity Centre along with some other amenities.
Taj Theog Resort and Spa Shimla is set on the edge of the ridge in Theog and offers you the services of Café, Restaurant, Bar, Currency Exchange, Gym, Barbeque, Concierge Service, Steam and Sauna, Spa and Rental Vehicles and several other basic amenities.
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