Shimla Sightseeing
• Ridge :
This ridge of Shimla gives a spectacular sight of the ice-covered mountain peaks. Tourists also can have a look of the Tudor library and the Christ Church from this ridge.
• Mall :
The mall is an ideal spot for shopping and tourists have a major attraction to this place for the place besides catering to shops also have a theater and a number of good eating joints.
• Jakhoo temple :
The temple being situated at the highest peak of Shimla gives a stunning view of the Shimla town. The temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. So tourists visit this place for offering prayers before the idol.
• Chadwick fall :
The sight of the amazing waterfall of Chadwick being surrounded by thick forests and bushes from all around is very exciting.
• Narkanda :
This is an important part of Shimla sightseeing as it gives an enchanting view of the mountain ranges being enveloped in white snow.
• Jubbal :
Jubbal has been a very exciting tourist destination as it embraces the history of an age old palace that has been a conglomeration of the European and indigenous architecture.
• Viceregal Lodge :
This is the President's house which is now the center of the Institute of Advanced Studies
• Annadale :
This place is found just below the ridge and is a spot for picnic and other sports.
• Glen :
This is also a nice spot for the picnic planners with a dazzling stream flowing behind.
Some temples of Shimla :
• Kali Bari temple
• Sankat Mochan temple
HOW TO REACH :
By Rail :
Kalka, at the distance of 96 km, forms the nearest railhead from Shimla. The duration of journey from Kalka to Shimla, in the toy train, is around six hrs. Frequency of trains between these two cities is regular. You can take Kalka Mail from Delhi that takes you to Kalka early in the morning and from there, one can catch connecting train, on the splendid narrow-gauge track, to Shimla.
By Road :
Shimla is well connected by road to all the major towns of state and other major cities of country. Kalka (80 Kms), Chandigarh (119 Kms), Ambala (166 Kms), Delhi (370 kms), Agra (568 Kms), Amritsar (342 Kms) are the major cities tourists can board buses from. Deluxe as well as ordinary buses are also available from all these places. One can hire taxis too.
