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Shimla Travel Guide
Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
- Best time: December To May
- 18 places to see
About Shimla
Shimla is the capital of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, in the Himalayan foothills. Once the summer capital of British India, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla Railway, completed in 1903. It’s also known for the handicraft shops that line The Mall, a pedestrian avenue, as well as the Lakkar Bazaar, a market specializing in wooden toys and crafts.
Places to visit in Shimla
- Mall Road
- Jakhoo
- The Ridge
- Christ Church
- Rashtrapati Niwas
- Scandal Point
- Kali Bari Temple
- Indian Institute of Advanced Study
- Sankat Mochan Temple
- Summer Hill
- Himalayan Bird Park
- Johnnie's Wax Museum
- Pabbar Valley
- Gorton Castle
- Kamna Devi Temple
- Himachal Pradesh State Museum
- Jakhu Ropeway
- Chadwick Falls
Things to do in Shimla
- Travelling in Toy Train
- Shopping at Lakkar Bazar
- Ice skating
- Rafting at Tattapani
- Witnessing sunrise at the Chadwick waterfall
- Trekking to the top of Jakhu Temple
- Walking through the pine forests
- Walking through the Military Museum
- Catch a sunset at the Scandal Point
Famous food in Shimla
- Dham
- Mittha
- Sidu
- Babru
- Chana Madra
- Auriya Kaddoo or Kadoo Ka Khatta
- Chha Gosht
- Mash Daal
- Patande
- Kullu Trout
- Akotri
- Tudkiya Bhath
- Bhey
Things to buy in Shimla
- locally made handicrafts
- wooden decorative items
- souvenirs
Where to shop in Shimla
- The Mall
- Himachal Emporium
- Tibetan Market
- Lower Bazar
- Minchy’s
- Lakkar Bazaar
Night life
- The Pub
- Lobby Lounge
- Footloose
- Rendezvous Bar And Restaurant
- Himani Bar
