Shimla Tourism, Himachal Pradesh

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Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India 
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About Shimla Tourism

Popularly known as ‘Queen of Hill Stations’, Shimla is one of the most traveled destinations in India. Colonial attractions, natural beauty, and scenic views of the valley are highlights of Shimla tourism. The enchanting tourist places in Shimla such as The Mall road, Kufri, Green Valley, Christ Church, and the Ridge Shimla attract a large number of tourists to this hill station. Being one of the most popular hill stations in India, Shimla sees a huge footfall of tourists every year.

Shimla is surrounded by lush green hills and snow-capped mountains. Many tourists like to have beforehand information about Shimla tourism. This Shimla travel guide will prove to be very useful for the tourists who are visiting Shimla. Make sure to find out the best time to visit Shimla, best ways to reach the hill city, and other vital information about Shimla tourism before booking your package.

Famous Hill Stations Near Shimla

Narkanda and Kufri lie less than a 3-hour drive from the main centre of Shimla. Tourists can explore Kufri which is located only a short drive from Shimla. This place is popular for a zoo and an amusement park to entertain people of all ages. Solan is a peaceful town on the way to Shimla from Chandigarh. Narkanda and Mashobra lie en route to Kinnaur Valley. Soghi is also a popular camping spot near Shimla in Himachal.

Honeymoon Destinations in Shimla

A ride on the Kalka Shimla Railway is also a good option for honeymooners. Other romantic places in Shimla include the Ridge, the Mall Road, and Himalayan Nature Park. A romantic getaway to Shimla is perfect for couples who are looking forward to enjoying the natural beauty and want to spend some time together.

Places to Stay in Shimla

Hotel Sanskar, Dolphin Cottage Homestay, Hotel Surya, and Hotel Shimla View are good options for budget travellers. On the other hand, Evoke Shimla Heavens Resort, Zurich Resort, Woodville Palace Hotel, and Radisson Hotel Shimla provide luxury accommodation. There are numerous hotels, resorts and guest houses in Shimla for all kinds of budgets. These hotels offer some of the most pleasant stays to the tourists. 

Adventure Tour in Shimla

Trekking in Shimla can be enjoyed on a few single-day treks to mountain peaks and hilltop temples. Tourists with family and frineds can plan a day trek to Tara Devi and Jakhoo Temple from the ridge in Shimla. Trek to Chadwick Falls and three temples of Dhanu Devta are also popular for nature lovers.

Paragliding in Shimla is famous during the summner months of March through June. Waknaghat is the spot where several local tour operaters provide paragliding services. Tourists can catch a wonderful 360-degree view of the hill station by soaring above the hills. Camping in Shimla is an emerging activity. Shoghi town is the best spot to enjoy camping in Himachal. There are several tour operaters that offer tent or camp stay for both luxury and budget travellers. Narkanda is another great spot for camping in Shimla.

Shopping in Shimla

The local traditional items of Himachal Pradesh are available at most of the shops in Shimla. One can find Wooden Articles, Toys, Kullu Shawls, Caps, Tibetan Carpets and other handicraft items in Shimla. The Mall Road is the best place for honeymooners and families to shop for local items.

Religious Places in Shimla

The Jakhoo Hill is the highest hill of the majestic hill station of Shimla. Jakhoo hill offers a spectacular view of the surrounding hills and the snow-capped mountains. It also offers a splendid view of the entire city of Shimla. A 108 feet tall statue of Lord Hanuman is situated a top the Jakhoo Hill. It is located at an altitude of about 8500 feet above the sea level and stands 108 feet tall. This majestic statue of lord hanuman has special sensors to drive away the birds. Kamna Devi Temple and Kali Bari Temple are other notable shrines in Shimla.

The Christ Church in Shimla is popular for its stunning colonial charm and architectural style. Opened in 1857, it is the second oldest church in North India after Meerut. Daily mass at Christ Church is conducted in both Hindi and English. Nearby tourist attractions from Shimla include Chail, Kasauli, Solan, and Mashobra.

Trekking in Shimla

Shimla features a few rewarding nature trails offering delightful views of fruit orchards in the valley and snow-capped peaks. A trek to temples such as Kamna Devi and Jakhoo Temple allows memorable views around the year. Both treks can be enjoyed by people of any age group. A meandering 4-km-long trail to Tara Devi Temple is a great experience for trekking in Shimla.

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The nearest airport from Shimla is in Jubbarhatti and it is located at a distance of 22 km from the main city. Delhi (DEL) to Shim

la (SLV) flight is operated by Alliance Air and it takes about 90 minutes to travel by flight. There are flights connecting Jubbarhatti to New Delhi, Kullu, Chandigarh on a daily basis. Many shared cabs are available from Jubbarhatti airport to Shimla. 

The iconic Kalka Shimla railway line connects Shimla to Kalka. This railway line has been declared as a world heritage site by the UNESCO. It offer

s an experience one of its kind. Tourists can enjoy the breathtaking views of the lush green mountains, forests, tunnels, bridges. Overall, it is a very pleasurable journey from Kalka to Shimla. The toy train connecting Kalka to Shimla, runs on a narrow gauge railway line. The toy train covers a distance of about 100 km from Kalka to Shimla in about 6 hours. Five trains ply on this route from Kalka to Shimla namely Shivalik Deluxe, Rail Motor, Shimla Express, Himalayan Queen and Shimla Kalka passenger train. The main stops on this route are Dharampur, Barog, Solan and Kandaghat. 

During the summer season, when there is a lot of rush of the tourists, these trains see a lot of footfall. As these trains run at a very slow speed, so one can enjoy the surroundings even better. Some trains even have their roof made up of glass. It offers a splendid view and is a great experience to be in these trains.

Shimla is well connected by road with major cities in North India. There are direct buses for Shimla from New Delhi, Chandigarh, Kullu, Manali. The

bus service of HSRTC is very good and many ac and non ac buses are available from these cities to Shimla. It takes about 8 hours by road to reach Shimla from New Delhi. The distance between Shimla and New Delhi is about 325 km. Many cabs are also available from New Delhi to Shimla. Most of the tourists prefer to travel to Shimla from Delhi by road, as it is a enjoyable journey. While on a road journey from New Delhi to Shimla, one can see some of the breathtaking views of the snow clad peaks of the Himalayas. There are various kinds of hotels and guest houses in Shimla, where the tourists can have a pleasant stay. 

The distance between Shimla and New Delhi is about 325 km. Many cabs are also available from New Delhi to Shimla. Most of the tourists prefer to travel to Shimla from Delhi by road, as it is a enjoyable journey. While on a road journey from New Delhi to Shimla, one can see some of the breathtaking views of the snow clad peaks of the Himalayas. There are various kinds of hotels and guest houses in Shimla, where the tourists can have a pleasant stay. 

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Shivr's 5 days trip to Shimla

Lets start with the driver. In spite of his perfect driving skills and good behaviour, he could use some maturity. Asking us to be ready at 08:00, he ate breakfast at 09:15. Ttravel Vichar follow-up was non- existant but Prerna at Travel Triangle was excellent. Hotels: Nandini Villa in Dharamshalla is the very best with supper caring and professional staff. Stylia hotel in Dalhousie: The view from the room was excellent but there it all stops. They are not used to European tourists, they did not have knives to the fork, they could not offer non-veg food the first day, did not have shower in the bathroom, the electrical installations didn't work properly, the room was very cold, the electrical sockets did not fit the plug and were not placed pracyically. Worst of all, there was no wardrobe to hang clothes. Vijay, the Manager, wwas though very accomodating and did his best to make ourr bearable. Grand Cobbanaa hotel was ok but did not have hair drier. To conclude tge hotel staff in all hotels very friendly and did their best to help our stay. Hotel Nandini Villa

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Akhilshaju's 6 days trip to Shimla

Nice trip ,memorable one. Especially our guide/driver mr. Vijaykumar, have given guidelines throughout the trip. Wonderful experience.

Akhilshaju

Tanya's 4 days trip to Shimla

From planning to execution to followup everything was very satisfactory.

Tanya Chakravorty Chandigarh

Jayabrata's 5 days trip to Shimla

Food taste of Manaw Valley Resort was very dull. When asked for the same they replied "we serve dull food only". Not a good experience with the food there. Apart from that no other issues with our stay in any of the hotels. Cab driver was the best I have come across. He was friendly throughout.. Paragliding

Jayabrata Chakraborty Delhi

Amlan's 6 days trip to Shimla

The trip agents were exceptionally good and provided correct information and also guided for creating a perfect itinerary for our holiday

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Krishna's 6 days trip to Shimla

This was our was first trip-planning with Travel Triangle, and we got to connect with Ms Urmila - our travel agent from The Ideal Tours. She is very sincere in her approach and designed the itinerary nicely. Travel Triangle was also very much cooperative and kept their commitment. Our full trip was awesome, we ( myself, my husband and our son) enjoyed a lot, We visited Amritsar, Dharamshala and Dalhousie. Visited the much awaited Golden temple and Wagha Border parade. Enjoyed the mesmerizing scenic beauty of nature , including the life-time experience of paragliding. The hotel room in Amritsar was congested and lacked in proper ventilation, though the staffs were very amicable. They served 3 bottles of free mineral water to us while we checked out, The hotels in Dharamshala and Dalhousie were very nice , with picturesque beauty and amicable stuffs. All thanks to our trip guide Sunakshi Sharma from Travel Triangle and our travel agent Ms Urmila. Our Driver Mr. Kanhaiya was cooperative and guided us throughout the trip. Our car was having some problem with the AC. When this problem was reported to Ms Urmila, she took this matter seriously and replaced the car at Dharamshala, which is much appreciated. They were always in touch with us during the trip. Kudos to the team. We would definitely recommend Travel Triangle - The Ideal Tours to our friends and relatives. Thank you. - Krishna Ghoshal

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Bhuvan's 3 days trip to Shimla

We booked Manali trip with travel triangle. It was amazing Experience with them. Everything planned was supereb. Stay was first class, Driver was Amazing and Co operative our agent was very co operative and responnd very quickly on every inquiry or doubt. we will recommned further. Thank you

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Ganesh's 7 days trip to Shimla

Hotel booked in Dalhousie was an excellent hotel. Highly satisfied with the choice of hotel for Dalhousie. Unfortunately graph went down in Dharmashala and hotel of Amritsar was not at all good property. The property in Amritsar doesn't even have a door. There are just windows through which you get in. Not recommended at all. Dalhousie. khajar and Driver that you had arranged. Those were best parts of the trip. Driver became our family member ! He is one of the best drivers I have ever came across including the one I use daily for my office trips. God bless him !

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Sanganirahul's 1 days trip to Shimla

Hotels with good locations. Clean n tidy rooms. Certainly looking for more travelling destinations with travel Triangle. Enjoyable family trip.

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Arpita's 5 days trip to Shimla

We are really pleased and enjoyed our honeymoon a lot. Hotels , cab ,driver and all the other things were good. Thank you Travel Triangle for all these.

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Snowfall in Shimla usually begins from December and lasts till the end of February. 

The Tara Devi Temple Trek is one of the best treks for a family in Shimla. On this trek, tourists can traverse through the Himalayan mountain ranges with spectacular view of the slopes. Other highlights include the Shimla-Kalka toy train and the vibrant Tara Devi station. 

Lakkar Bazzar is an ideal shopping destination for people who enjoy street shopping. In this Bazaar you can find a diverse range of artefacts, pashmina shawls, woolens and handicrafts. Dry fruits and the "Kullu Shawls" of the bazaar are also very famous. Other things that one can pick up at the Bazaar include wooden handicrafts, Chinese shoes, Tibetan mats and carpets.

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