District in India
Shimla is a district, the capital and the largest city of Himachal Pradesh state in India.
Shimla is bounded by Mandi and Kullu in the north, Kinnaur in the northeast, Uttarakhand state on the southeast, Sirmaur district on the south. Solan district to the west.
How to reach Shimla
By Air: Shimla airport (IATA Code - SLV) is 20 km away from Mall road.Buy cheap air tickets with your credit card from the comfort of your home from the app below, or find out the ticket price in Indian Rupee. Or check airfares in other currencies - USD, Canadian Dollar, Euro, Russian Ruble, Bangladeshi Taka.
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By Bus: From Delhi, there are direct bus available.
By Train: There is a Toy train from Kalka railway station to Shimla.
Hotels in Shimla
Shimla is the most popular tourist place in Himachal Pradesh state in India. So there are lots of hotel from different ranges.Book your hotel online now and pay later at the hotel.
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Tourist Places in Shimla
Day-1:
Start from Shimla Railway station.
Chadwick Falls
WaterfallHow to go: It is near summer hill. Chadwick Falls is about 6 km away from Mall road and 4 km away from rail station, Shimla. The road leads to via Himalaya Bird Park and about 2 km away right side road from Viceregal Lodge/ Rastrapati Niwas.
Viceregal Lodge
Historical ArchitectureAlso known as Rastrapati Niwas. The Viceregal Lodge construction started in 1880 and was completed in 1888 in British period. In the mid 1960’s when Indian Presidents used the lodge as their summer retreat. Now the part of the building are using as The Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS), which is a research institute. Ministry of Education, Government of India setup this in 1964 and it started functioning from 20 October 1965.
How to go: Rastrapati Niwas is about 4 km away from Mall road and 2 km away from rail station, Shimla. The road leads to via Himalaya Bird Park.
Sankat Mochon Temple
Hindu TempleVisiting Time: Temple remains close from 12 PM – 4 PM.
How to go: About 5 km away from Viceregal Lodge.
Bird Park
ParkVery small with few birds. You can omit this or take a 5 minutes tour at Bird Park.
Entry Fee: 15 Rs.
How to go: About 650 meters walking distance from Viceregal Lodge.
Student
Architectural buildingEducational facility housed in an Indo-Gothic mansion. It offering tours to the public.
How to go: Near Bird Park few meters through Peterhoff Road.
State Museum
MuseumVisiting time: 10 AM to 5 PM
Entry Fee: 10 Rs for Indian and 50 Rs for foreigner.
How to go: About 1 km walking distance from Bird Park and about 1 km from rail station.
Army Heritage Museum
MuseumEntry Fee: 20 per person for Indians and 100 for Foreigners. For Photography 50 Rs for Indians and 100 Rs for foreigners.
How to go: 1.2 Km away from Cart road or rail station and about 2 km from State Museum.
Day-2:
Gorton Castle
Architectural LandmarkGorton Castle was built in 1904 and designed by Col. Sir S. Swinton Jacob.
How to go: It is situated uphill about 1 km distance from railway station towards Mall road.
Victory Tunnel
Tunnel RoadVictory Tunnel is a small tunnel road you can use this road to go to Mall road from Rail station. It is only 164 feet away from Mall road.
Kali Bari Temple
Hindu TempleHow to go: After crossing Victory Tunnel you have to walk about 250 meters through Mall road.
Bantony Castle
Architectural LandmarkHow to go: Straight from Kali Bari Temple through Kali Bari road, walk about 250 meters.
St. Michael’s Catholic Cathedral
ChurchHow to go: About 150 meters walking distance from Bantony Castle near DC office.
Scandal Point
Historical PlaceThe name of the Scandal Point still the mystery. No one can knows the original truth. Most of the people know the history is that there was a king of Patiala, named Bhupinder Singh, who eloped with British Viceroy’s daughter in 1892 at this point. So that Bhupinder Singh was banned by the British from entering Shimla. So this point name is Scandal Point.
But history says that at that time Bhupinder Singh age was only one year old.
So it can be another story is that about King Rajindra Singh, father of Bhupinder Singh. From a record, it says that Rajindra Singh had an English wife and a son. But no record for that where his wife and son disappeared.
So the name of Scandal Point is still in mystery.
How to go: Straight about 280 meters from Bantony Lodge through Kali Bari Road.
State Library
Architectural BuildingHow to go: Behind the Scandal Point.
Town Hall
Old ArchitectureTown Hall was built in 1908 by Scottish Architect James Ransone.
How to go: Straight about 100 meters from Scandal Point through Kali Bari Road.
Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex
Cultural CenterGaiety Heritage Cultural Complex designed by Henry Irwin and opened on the 30th of May in 1887.
Visiting time: 9 AM – 5 PM. Saturday and Sunday remains close
Entry Fee: Rs. 10 for Indians and Rs. 25 for foreigners.
How to go: It is situated near Town Hall.
Jwala Devi Temple
Hindu TempleHow to go: It is situated near Town Hall.
Ridge
Open PlaceThe Ridge road is a large open space. Which is the famous shopping center of Shimla.
How to go: It is situated near Town Hall.
Christ Church
ChurchHow to go: 150 meters away from Ridge.
Hawa Ghar
Open SpaceHawa Ghar is placed at Lakkhar Bazaar best for sightseeing.
How to go: Behind the Christ Church.
Rani Jhansi Park
ParkHow to go: About 250 meters walking distance from Christ Church towards Jakhu Hill.
Day-3
Peterhoff
Luxurious HotelIt was built in British period for viceroy’s residence. After damaged it was rebuild to a new design as a luxurious hotel.
How to go: It is situated about 3.3 km away from Shimla on the way of Dorje Drak Monastery. About 2.5 km away from Jakhu hill
Dorje Drak Monastery
Buddhist TempleHow to go: About 8 km away from railway station. From old bus stand, by bus go to Panthaghati bus stop. From there just walk 100 meters to the temple.
Johnnie’s Wax Museum
Wax MuseumStatue of Narendra Modi, Salman Khan, Iron Man, Michael Jackson, Lionel Messi, Paul Walker, Harry Potter and many more.
Entry Fee: 250 Rs. and entry Free for children below 5 years.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 10 PM every day in a week.
How to go: About 280 meters from Rani Jhansi Park through Mall road.
Shimla Heritage Museum
MuseumHow to go: It is situated near at Johnnie’s Wax Museum
Jakhu Ropeway
Cable CarIt connects Jakhu temple up on the hill and Mall Road. It is 6-7 minutes ride will save your uphill journey both time and energy.
Cost: Rs. 250 for adult and Rs. 200 for below 12 years one way.
How to go: It is near Rani Jhansi Park.
Jakhu Temple
Hindu TempleHow to go: It is situated up on the hill Jakhu. You can go there by cable car.
Hanuman Statue
StatueHow to go: It is situated up on the hill Jakhu. You can go there by cable car.
Jonang Monastery
Buddhist TempleA small Monastery with about 100 monks.
How to go: It is situated at Dingu Bawri, Sanjauli, Shimla.
Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife SanctuaryNice place for Bird lover.
Entry Fee: 100 Rs. and 50 Rs for student
How to go: About 30 km away from Shimla at Charabra Mashobra towards Kufri.
Day-4:
Himalayan National Park Kufri
ZooIt is established in 1992.
Visiting time: Winter – 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM, Summer – 9 AM to 6.30 PM. Tuesday remains close.
Entry Fee: Adult – 30 Rs. Children 20 Rs and for camera – 50 Rs.
How to go: It is situated at Kufri.
Kufri Fun World
Amusement ParkThere are many exciting rides and games.
Visiting Time: High and Low Season – 9 AM to 7 PM, Winter Season – 9 AM to 6 PM
Ticket Price: Games are categories in bundle as different color band.
Yellow Band - Sky swinger, Frish Bee, Swing it, Bungee Ejection. All are unlimited time except Bungee ejection – 700 Rs.
Blue Band - Dashing Car, Haunting House, 5D Theatre, Mirror Maze, Infinity Room and Revolving Tunnel, all one time – 800 Rs.
Orange Band - Wave train, Mini skater, Bungee trampoline, Moon walker, and kangaroo jump. All are unlimited except Bungee Trampoline – 500 Rs.
Red Band - Go-Kart for adults - Single seated 6 laps/double seater 4 Laps – 800 Rs.
Purple Band - ZIP LINE, Valley Crossing, Burma Bridge, Balancing Rope, Bamboo Bridge, U Rope Bridge and Commando Net etc. – 1000 Rs.
Gray Band - Snow skiing for half an hour. We have best slope for beginners with well trained staff. Only during snow seasons (Dec- Feb) – 600 Rs.
Pink Band - Snow skiing, adult rides indoor & outdoor, go-karting, adventure activities all one time only – 2600 Rs.
Pink Band - Adult rides indoor & outdoor, go-karting, adventure activities all one time only – 2200 Rs.
Buffet Luanch (Veg) – 375 Rs. + tax.
Buffet Luanch (Non-Veg) – 425 Rs + tax.
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