Shimla
Shimla is the <strong>Capital</strong> of <strong>Himachal Pradesh</strong> and is blessed with immense beauty and wonderful climate. Shimla is a popular destination for it’s British style architecture and wonderful landscapes are so captivating that Shimla is occupied all through the year with tourists from around the world. Shimla hosts many popular events of Himachal Pradesh and India as well. People who are looking for complete overview of various places and activities to do in Shimla can continue through the information given under:
| Places | Attractions | Activities |
| Kufri | Nature, Forests, Parks, Snow | Horse Riding, Amusement Parks, Photography, Snow |
| Jakhoo | Terrifying Monkeys, Hanuman Temple | Hiking, Worship, Photography |
| The Mall | Museums, Nature | Coffee, Shopping, Pizza, Walks |
| Annadale | Museum, Nature, Annadale ground, forests | Walks, Photography, Sightseeing |
| Narkanda | Nature, Hattu Temple |
Hiking, Photography, Camping |
| Hattu Peak | Hattu Temple |
Hiking, Camping, Sightseeing |
| The Ridge | Christ Church, Gaiety Theater, Lakkar Bazaar |
Coffee, Walks, Photography, Horse Riding |
| Shali Peak | Shali Mata Temple |
Trekking, Photography, Camping |
| What to do | Where | Best Time |
| Sightseeing | Kufri, Fagu, Mashobra, Naldehra, Narkanda, Shoghi, the Mall, the Ridge | July, August, January, April |
| Photography | Kufri, Hattu Peak, Shali Peak, Tara Devi, Naldehra | July, January, April |
| Encounter Wildlife | Chail Sanctuary, Himalayan Bird Park, Shimla Reserve Forest Sanctuary | March – June |
| Worship & Prayers | Tara Devi temple, Jakhoo Temple, Kamna Devi Temple, Sanakat Mochan, Christ Church | February – April |
| Golf |
Naldehra |
March – June |
| Horse Rides | The Ridge, Kufri, Naldehra |
March – June |
| Visit Amusement Parks | Kufri Fun World, Hip-Hip Hurray, Kufri |
March – June |
| Hikes | Hattu Peak, Shali Peak, Karol Tibba |
June – August |
| Camping | Shoghi, Hattu Peak, Shali Peak |
March – June |
| Natural Ice Skating | Shimla |
December |
| Shopping | The Mall, Lakkar Bazar |
August – November |
| Food | Lower Bazar, Sabzi Mandi |
March – June |
| Name | Location | Timing |
| Summer Festival | The Ridge Shimla | May, June |
| Shimla Winter carnival | The Ridge Shimla | December |
| Shimla Food festival | The Ridge Shimla | June |
| March – June | July – September | December – February |
| To get away from hot summers | Best for photography | For Winter carnival and snow |
| Best for Camping and hiking activities | Low rates on accommodations and cabs | Easy on pocket |
| Month | Temperature |
| March – April | 15°C – 25°C |
| May- July | 18°C – 30°C |
| August – September | 15°C – 25°C |
| October – November | 8°C – 20°C |
| December – February | 6°C – 18°C |
| Temples / Monastery / Church’s | Location |
| Kali Bari Temple | The Mall, Shimla |
| Tara Devi Temple | Shoghi, Shimla |
| Sankat Mochan Temple | Kachi Ghati, Shimla |
| Kamna Devi Temple | Chakkar – Boileauganj, Shimla |
| Laxminarayan Temple | Sanjauli, Shimla |
| Luturu Mahadev Temple | Arki, Shimla |
| Sidh Baba Ka Mandir | Chail |
| Dorje Drak Monastery | Panthaghati, Shimla |
| Christ Church | The Ridge, Shimla |
| Museum | Location |
| Army Heritage Museum | Annadale, Shimla |
| Johnnie’s Wax Museum | The Mall, Shimla |
| Shimla Heritage Museum | The Mall, Shimla |
| Prantika | Sari Road, Shimla |
| Baba Bhalku Railway Museum | Old Bus Stand, Shimla |
| Shimla State Museum | Chaura Maidan, Shimla |
| Image Art Gallery | Potter’s Hill, Shimla |
| Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex | The Mall, Shimla |
| Name | Location |
| Green Valley | Kufri, Shimla |
| Kiala Forest | Kotkhai, Shimla |
| Shimla Glen | Chadwick Falls, Shimla |
| Chadwick Falls | Summer hill, Shimla |
| Tani-Jubber Lake | Kotgarh, Shimla |
| Luturu Mahadev Temple | Arki, Shimla |
| Shimla Water Catchment Wildlife Sanctuary | Charabra Mashobra, Shimla |
| Fagu Ski Resort | Fagu, Shimla |
| Himalayan Bird Park | AmbedkarChock, Shimla |
Note: The purpose of information given above is to guide people through the various offerings of Himachal and help them set their mind to plan their trip to Himachal. This information is given in a very sophisticated manner and for any detailed information; refer to our blog section.
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