Places to Visit in Shimla
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Ridge
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Street
Ridge is located in the core of the fascinating Shimla and offers a large open space. The beautiful region is full of lush vegetation and panoramic scenic beauty. The Ridge joins the Scandal Point and leads to Lakkar Bazaar on the east side. It has become a popular destination for summer festival...
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The Mall
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Markets
The Mall at Shimla is the shopping centre of the capital city. The Mall Road stretching from Scandal Point to Oberoi Clark Hotel features establishments like restaurants, clubs, banks, bars, post offices and tourist centres.
Visitors can take a stroll along this popular street. It is...
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St Mary's Church
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Church
St Mary's Church is located at Kotgarh, situated nearby Shimla. It was constructed in 18th century, exact date varies most records attribute it to 1843 while others claim it was constructed in 1872. However, being in the exquisite natural beauty and near the Himalayan Range makes it a place...
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Ellerslie
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Heritage
Ellerslie is the Himachal Pradesh Secretariat, which is also known as Raj Bhawan. It hosts assemblies of Vidhan Sabha. The Ellerslie building was designed by Lt. Col. H.E.S. Abbott over hundreds of years ago during the British Empire.
The structure was constructed after dismantling an...
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Woodville
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Palace
Woodville is among the finest and oldest sites of Shimla built in 1865. Located in the east of the city, the mansion was the honoured residence of the Commander-in-Chief during the British regime. General Sir William Rose Mansfield was the first occupant of the bungalow.
In 1881, the...
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Town Hall
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Other
The Town Hall is a renovated Municipal Corporation building of Shimla. Built during the British regime in 1910, the Town Hall exhibits architecture reminiscent of the pre-independence era, preserved in its original form.
During non-summer months, the hill station of Shimla was governed...
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Shimla State Museum
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Museum
- Entry: Paid
The Shimla State Museum was set up in 1974 to protect and preserve the hill-out and cultural wealth of Himachal Pradesh. Artefacts and art objects in the museum exhibit collections pertaining to art, archaeology and cultural anthropology of Himachal Pradesh.
There are 10,000 objects in...
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Christ Church
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Church
Christ Church at the Ridge is the second oldest church in northern India constructed in 1846-1857. Designed by Colonel J. T. Boileau, the Church features a clock on the church tower that was put up in 1860. The porch along with the church was added in 1873.
The church is visible from...
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The Ridge
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Street
The Ridge, a famous sightseeing location of Shimla, is positioned on Jakhoo Hill at an altitude of 2,230 metres. This historic site is the centre of the city's cultural and social events and gives a beautiful view of the snow-covered Himalayan ranges.
Located in the heart of Shimla,...
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Annandale
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Picnic Spot
Annandale, a historic playground, is a favourite spot for cricket and the princely game of polo. Located at a distance of 4 kilometres from the Ridge, the playground and race-course is positioned in a deep wide valley of the suburban village called Kaithu. This village lies in the west region of...
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Himalayan Bird Park
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Sanctuary
- Entry: Paid
Himalayan Aviary or the Himalayan Bird Park is nearby the Vice regal lodge situated in Shimla at a height of over 2000 meters and a wonderful place for nature lovers. It has natural green pastures filled with rare plants and trees. Besides, it also has a huge collection of bird species like the...
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Scandal Point
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: View point
Scandal Point is a popular tourist site located on the Mall Road, nearby Railway Building. The site is situated at the intersection of road to Ridge and the Mall. Scotland Church, historical Alfa restaurant and the beautiful view of the valleys are the highlighting features of the site....
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Jakhu Temple
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Temple
Jakhu Temple is a majestic temple and dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Situated on the top of the beautiful Jakhu hill at an altitude of 2455 meters above the sea level it is surrounded by forest. There are many monkeys around this temple but fortunately do not attack travelers. It is few kilometers...
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Jakhoo Hill
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Hill
Jakhoo Hill, is located at a distance of 1 kilometre from the Ridge, and is at a height of 8,000 feet above sea level. The highest peak of Shimla provides a beautiful view of the city with sunrise, sunset, the valleys of evergreens and snow-covered Himalayan ranges. Jakhoo Hill also has an...
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Indian Institute of Advanced Study
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Other
The Indian Institute of Advanced Study was built during 1884-1888 during the British rule in India. Housed in Viceregal Lodge atop Observatory Hill, the premise is encircled by pine trees and gardens.
Visitors can explore the entrance hall and gardens of the institution, as the rest of...
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Chail Wildlife Sanctuary
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Sanctuary
- Entry: Paid
The Chail Wildlife Sanctuary is a forest cover, perched over the Himalayas at an altitude of 1,000 metres to 2,180 metres above sea level. The hunting reserve of the Royals of the Patiala Kingdom, the forest reserve was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1976.
The region demarcates itself...
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Tara Devi Temple
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Temple
The Tara Devi Temple is among the most celebrated shrines in the region, stationed at a height of 6,070 feet above sea level. Dedicated to the Goddess of stars, the temple is visited by tourists and devotees in large numbers. This temple of high religious significance is believed to be built over...
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Sankat Mochan Temple
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Temple
The Sankat Mochan Temple is one of the most popular worship places in Shimla. The temple is located in the midst of lush green trees just below National Highway 22. Tourists can see the Himalayan ranges and the widespread city of Shimla.
In the 1950s, Baba Neeb Karori Ji Maharaj visited...
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Kali Bari Temple
Rank 19
Ranked 19 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Temple
The Kali Bari Temple, one of the ancient temples of the city, was built in 1845. Dedicated to the fearsome reincarnation of Goddess Kali, known as Shyamala, the Goddess is believed to have existed near Jakhoo. The shrine of the blue Goddess existed near Rotheny Castle on Jakhoo before it was...
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Dorje Drag Monastery
Rank 20
Ranked 20 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Monastery
Dorje Drag Monastery is a major tourist destination in Shimla. The mesmerizing monastery stands gloriously and shines with its holistic features of Tibetan Almighty. It has a pleasant ambience that is sure to soothe mind and body and feel rejuvenated. If you are planning to visit Shimla then...
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Gorton Castle
Rank 21
Ranked 21 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Mansion
Gorton Castle is a contrasting testament of the historic summer capital of British India established in 1904. Designed and constructed in a Gothic style, the foundation of the building was laid by Sir Swinton Jacob, a renowned British architect. He served a long term as an executive engineer in...
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Golf Course, Naldehra
Rank 22
Ranked 22 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Sport
The Golf Course in Naldehra is among the oldest golf clubs in the world, situated 23 kilometres from Shimla. With a springing turf, the golf course stretches over a sprawling area enveloped among trees at an altitude of 2,200 metres. Initially a 9-hole course, the Naldehra golf course was...
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Bhimakali Temple
Rank 23
Ranked 23 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Temple
The Bhimakali Temple, dedicated to Goddess Durga in the form of Bhimakali, is one of the famous Hindu shrines in the Himalayan province. Initially, the temple was the worship place of Bushair rulers of Rampur (Shimla).
The temple exhibits fine artwork of Himachali architecture,...
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Rothney Castle
Rank 24
Ranked 24 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Mansion
Rothney Castle is the property and also a major tourist destination of Shimla. It is also known as Rothney castle estate at Jakhu Hill. This is the property shown as a tourist point of the Himachal Government and was a heritage home of A O Hume. The castle is surrounded by beautiful greenery...
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Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex
Rank 25
Ranked 25 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Heritage
The Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex is one of the testimonies of the historic British capital of India, designed by Henry Irwin. The 122 years old Cultural Complex is an important centre for all the theatrical, cultural and literary events. The Gaiety theatre along with Town Hall, known as...
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Photo Art Gallery
Rank 26
Ranked 26 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Art Gallery
- Entry: Paid
The Photo Art Gallery is a famous gallery where the beauty, culture, flora and fauna of the Himalayan state, Himachal Pradesh can be explored. The gallery exhibits 20,000 photographs of the state taken by the famed photographer, Inder Pal. Some of the highlighting works are Bhimakali Temple...
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The Railway Board Building
Rank 27
Ranked 27 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Heritage
The Railway Board Building, on the way to The Mall, is an unusual structure of cast iron and steel. To ensure safety and fire resistant structure, the building was one of the important buildings of the British Empire. The building built in 1896, held offices of the PWD’s Secretary, Railway...
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Manorville Mansion
Rank 28
Ranked 28 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Mansion
A lofty and magnificent building, the Manorville Mansion, lies near the University of Himachal Pradesh. It is of here where Mahatma Gandhi stayed and has a historic place in India freedom struggle as in June 1945, Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel, Maulana Azad and Jawaharlal Nehru left for the...
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Himalayan Nature Park in Kufri
Rank 29
Ranked 29 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Park
- Entry: Paid
The Himalayan Nature Park in Kufri, one of the popular locations around Shimla, is located at a distance of 16 km. The site renowned for its ski slopes is a natural habitat of rich flora and fauna with about 140 species. Along with the park, the state government has set up a Potato Research...
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Gurkha Gate
Rank 30
Ranked 30 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Gate
Gurkha Gate is one of the oldest gateways built in the hill station. Located on the Chaura Maidan Road, it is the main gateway to the Viceregal Lodge. Also known as the Institute of Advanced Study, it was the official summer residence of the Viceroy of India.
The gate was built as a...
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Palace of Maharaja Patiala
Rank 31
Ranked 31 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Palace
The Palace of Maharaja Patiala is positioned in the midst of Himalayan Pines at an altitude of 2,250 metres at Chail. The palace was constructed by the Maharaja of Patiala in 1891 and also served as a lodging place of British officials and laureates.
The palace is spread over an area 75...
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The Nature Park, Summer Hill
Rank 32
Ranked 32 of 32Places to Visit in Shimla
- Type: Park
- Entry: Paid
The Nature Park in Summer Hill is among the noteworthy sightseeing spots, located at a distance of 5 kilometres from the city centre. The suburb stands at a height of 6,500 feet on the Kalka-Shimla railway line. Summer hill, also known as Potter's Hill is among seven-hill clusters forming the...
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