Shimla Tourism, Himachal Pradesh

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Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India 
  • Ideal for friends
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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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Moupiya's 5 days trip to Shimla

This is our 3rd trip with Travel Triangle. But this time trip was not as we expected as earlier trips. Could have been better. Itinerary was well planned arranged by Travel on Ease and our driver was very professional and polite. Problem was the poor coordination among the local coordinator ,driver and hotel. Detailed information was not shared with driver about hotels ,bus timing, itinerary etc. We had to wait till last minute for Bus details from delhi to manali and vice versa on which our inter linked travelling journey to Odisha was dependent. Had to call several times for the Travel Details n Timing. We checked out from hotel in kasol and waited for the bus details from 1.30 pm to 7 pm in a restaurant which was very irritating. No details received for further plan. Similarly while travelling from delhi , had to wait in delhi for manali bus details for 11 am to 6 am.Just 1.30 hrs before we received bus details. If we had received details earlier we could arrange hotel for rest and check out hotel accordingly. Manali Hotel "Yaato Retreat" was great. We spent 02 days there in manali. Great service, behaviour, location near mall road. Overall great service. Also thanks to Travel on Ease for the arrangement of Cake on our anniversary day. A big thanks to them. Kasol Hotel Devlok International was also good.location is at the kasol market place.Room view was great.Service was good.You can roam around the market area nearby and visit some famous cafes. The stay was comfortable. Had a very good experience except the starting day and the last day. I would suggest for the customer taking the bus booking from delhi to manali in your own scope instead of any agency in order to avoid the last minute rush. This is also a suggestion to Himachal agency if you can't share the bus details before 01 day then don't take the bus booking in your scope as it creates a big rush confusion and tension in customer part which ultimately destroys all the beautiful memories collected in the trip. Customers forward journey from Delhi is dependent on our itinerary shared timing. Please do share all the details with timing at least 01 day prior so that they can plan accordingly without wasting time sitting idle and plan accordingly for forward journey to their convenience.

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Nagraj's 7 days trip to Shimla

We had great experience with Travel Triangle and Travel Talkies. All sightseeing was covered on time by our driver cum guide Mr. Om Sharma. He had good knowledge of places and routes. We liked his service and attentive behaviour. We would surely recommend to our family and friends.

Nagraj Morshilli Mumbai

Prajakta's 6 days trip to Shimla

Booked Amritsar Dalhousie Dharamshala tour with ideal tours. Services of Hotel Sawera Grand at Amritsar were pathetic. The travel agent wanted us to remind her of the trip as she was busy with personal commitments. We had to wait for hotel rooms as the hotel was not informed about early check in. Despite full payment to the travel agent our check out was delayed as hotel was not paid. Driver drove recklessly in ghats causing motion sickness. The travel agent had no clue about booking at Wagah border and other trek details. Hotel DLS at Mcleodganj and Hotel Ark at Dalhousie were good.

Prajakta Bhide Mumbai

Ankit's 7 days trip to Shimla

It was an wonderful experience with Travel on ease team. They were very supportive and helpful during the searching of flights, resort and logistic booking and helping during the stay. Will surely recommend to book trips with them. Had a wonderful tour at Himachal, the staffs there were very nice and helpful. There were lot of different varieties of places to see, mountains, waterfalls and even Snow in Koksar. Overall it was such a nice experience with the team.

Ankit Shah Ahmedabad

Dineshsneve's 7 days trip to Shimla

Overall experience was good. In between some conflits happened was sorted with discussions. These sor tof discussions can be avoided during person on picnic days to off mood or to njoy more good moments instead of discussions at last moment. Overall okay

Dineshsneve Mumbai

Aviator's 7 days trip to Shimla

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Honey's 5 days trip to Shimla

Last month I went to Himachal trip with Travel On Ease we were 16 friends trip, the trip was very enjoyable, because of our tour manager Mr Kewal, every arrangement , south indian food, hotels sightseeing places, guide explain, our guide: Mr Chander bhan (Chacha) he did a job great , thank you Travel on ease and thank you Kewal bro

Honey Jessu Hyderabad

Harshita's 4 days trip to Shimla

We enjoyed the Himachal trip without any issues nor problems, teams associate assistance us every day program with multiple follow-ups to make sure the tourists be on time and enjoy the scheduled program. Awesome support by team via all the channels. Much appreciated - Travel on ease team.

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Saikiransarabu's 4 days trip to Shimla

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Hardik's 9 days trip to Shimla

Today we completed our Himachal tour with travel on ease. Experience is very nice right from the beginning when we requested for a holiday in Travel Triangle. They were really clear and professional and deliver as promised in black n white. I would like to mentioned Ms Anita and Kewal ji for their amazing role to make this holiday a life time memory for us. I really loved it how smoothly you made this for me. Me and my entire family is really really happy to choose you. See you soon with our next holiday to northeast

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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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