5 Most Places That You Should Visit In Shimla(Queen Of Hill Station)

June 21, 2019

5 Most Places That You Should Visit In Shimla:



Shimla is on the south-western ranges of the Himalayas. Shimla was built on top of seven hills: Inverarm hills, Observatory hills, Summer hills, Bantory hills, Elysium hills, Prospect hills, Jakhoo hills. The highest point in Shimla is the Jakhoo hills, which is at a height of 2,454 meters. The closest river near Shimla is Sutlej is about 21km away. Shimla hill station is still the colonial summer capital (Sahara), where the British used to retreat when the heat of the Indo-Gangetic plains became unbearable.

Places To Visit In Shimla:


1.Jakhoo Temple In Shimla:

Shimla

Jakhu temple is the main center of Hindu faith dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the devotee of Lord Shriram. Many monkeys live in the temple premises. In the courtyard of this temple, the magnificent statue of Hanuman Ji 108 feet has been set up, which you can see from anywhere in Shimla. There are many monkeys in this temple complex. This place offers beautiful and picturesque views of the snowy peaks, valleys and Shimla city. From here tourists can enjoy breathtaking views of the sunrise and sunset.

It is also established as a tourist destination. Various trekking and mountaineering activities are organized by the state government on the hill. The trekking route is surrounded by scenic pine forests. Visitors can also rent 'pony' (pony) to reach the Jakhu temple. There are many shops in the base area of ​​Jakhu Hill, which provide Walking Sticks etc. to help trackers up.

2.Mall Road In Shimla:



 Mall road is one of Himachal Pradesh's best tourist destinations in Shimla. It offers you attractive views of mountains and deep valleys. Mall Road is a place where you can see scenic beauty while enjoying various dishes and walk the road. Horse Ride is one of the main attractions of the photographer and small seller Mall Road.

Mall Road is about 6 km from Shimla to Viceroy Lodge. After a walk you can see the buildings and monuments here. Explain that the road is a no-vehicle zone that makes it suitable for pedestrians. Various cultural activities and programs make this place very enjoyable during special festive occasions. Mall Road Shopping is also famous for a variety of cafés and delicious dishes. Mall Road is such an excellent place for Shimla where tourists lose themselves for a few hours.

If you visit Mall Road then your trip will be incomplete without shopping here. Mall Road is famous for buying goods, excellent showrooms, department stores, and shops. Here a Himachal Emporium offers exquisite handicrafts products such as clay utensils, jewellery, and woolen fabrics. Tibetan carpet and Pashmina shawl, which are sold by local shops and tents. You can also take gloves, socks, and sweaters from many shops here, which are found here only. This place is famous for its colorful and vibrant Himachali hat worldwide. These hats are quite cheap and comfortable. From here you can also purchase small souvenirs. On Mall Road, tourists can buy both standing and branded clothes. Do not forget to buy bargains while purchasing locally made goods on Mall Road, because shopkeepers often charge very high and unfair prices on the goods.

3.Christ Church In Shimla:


Shimla

Christ Church is a major tourist destination of Shimla. Christ Church is located at a distance of 5.3 kilometers from the freight road. This church was built in the year 1857 on the road, it took about 3 years to complete this church. This church is also India's largest pipe organ, which you will see in one of Bollywood's biggest hits, 3 Idiots.

4. The Toy Train Ride For Shimla:



The ride of a toy train is a very popular journey started by Lord Curzon in 1903. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has declared this famous old ride as a World Heritage Site. This journey of 96 km is completed in 5 hours from Kalka to Shimla. This journey gives an astounding experience passing through 103 tunnels, 800 bridges and deep bridges across the trenches. Passing through the hills, green valleys, pine, and pine forests, this visit gives tourists a memorable experience. The train halts at many places in the hills, so that tourists can stay busy in the photography of amazing scenes. The speed of the train is very low, even the passengers can descend from it and go back without any danger. 

Trains are classified into different sections such as Deluxe (Deluxe Motor Rail Car and Shivalik Deluxe Express), Super Deluxe (Shivalik Queen Tourist Coach, Shivalik Palace Tourist Coach) and regular passenger carts (Kalka Shimla Express and Himalayan Queen); These trains depart from Kalka in the morning and Shimla in the afternoon.

5.Scandal Point In Shimla:


Shimla

Mall Road meets the road from Road Road in the west. Here a statue of great freedom fighter Lajpat Rai has been installed. Shimla's General Post Office is next to Scandal Point. Scandal Point is also more famous that a king from here ran away with the daughter of British Viceroy, eloped from this point and hence this place is called "Scandal Point".

Near By Places To Visit In Shimla:

  • Viceroy Lodge Shimla
  • The Ridge
  • Fagu(Place For Trekking)
  • Kamna Devi Temple
  • Tara Devi Temple
  • Tattapani
  • Theog
  • Green Valley Shimla
  • Solan 
  • Kufri 
  • Shimla State Museum
  • Mashobra
  • Naldehra
  • Arki Fort Shimla
  • Summer Hill










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