10 Best Locations to visit in SHIMLA

These  10  Locations  of  Shimla  will  not  fail to  Allure  You 

By ~ @Shashank Patel 

Shimla ( Simla )  is  the capital  city  of  The Northern  Indian  State  of Himanchal  Pradesh .
Once  the  Summer  capital of  British India .
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Famous  for  its  pleasant  weather  conditions  all  year  round and  also  for  the  Handicraft  shops  that  line  The  Mall,  a pedestrian  avenue,  as  well  as  the  Lakkar  Bazaar,  a market  specializing  in  wooden  toys  and  craft  works .

Shimla ,  the  Queen  of  Hills , is  located  in  the  Himalayan foothills  with  an  elevation  of  2276  m from  the  mean  sea level ,  populated  by   around  1.7 lakh  people  in   35.34  km²  area , The  city  has  got  full  of  Beautiful  as  well  as   Soothing  views  making  it  a  place  of  very  high  Tourist  Visitation  of  around   4-lakh  foreign  and  16-lakh  domestic  Visitors per year in which most visit during the Summer months of March to June . 

Talking  about  the  Weather  Condition  of  the  City , it  remains cool  throughout  the  year  with  Average  annual  temperature of17 °C (63 °F)  , while  the  avg.  winter  temperature 
remains -3°C (26.6 °F)  and  avg.  summer 
temperature 22 °C (72 °F) .

TOP LOCATIONS TO VISIT IN SHIMLA 

#1 : The Ridge , Shimla 

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The Ridge may well be defined as the heart of Shimla , is the most photographed wide-open Street located on the side of Shimla Mall Road . It is the hub of all major Cultural activities of Shimla . From here Snow-caped Mountains give a spectacular view . 

• Entry Free of Cost and is Open - 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

#2 : Mall road , Shimla 

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When talking about the  Major hangout points and shopping centers in Shimla , we can't miss the name of Mall Road . The Road remains closed for the vehicles ,making it efficient for the people to wander freely ,shop and feel the pleasure of beautiful views of the hills . With the abundance of cafes ,restaurants , departmental stores and shops selling Handicrafted works , it becomes the attraction of visitors of all ages .

•  Entry Free and is Open - 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. , Everyday .

#3 : Jakhoo Hill and Temple , Shimla 

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It is the highest peak of Shimla , featuring an ancient temple which is a sacred place for Hindu Community In India . It has a huge Statue of Hindu God HANUMAN . The hill is situated 2.5 km
from the Ridge at a hieght of 2455 m above the mean sea level . The Statue of this Diety is of 108 ft . According to the beliefs of the people, it was the place where Lord Hanuman had rested for a while during his journey to bring Sanjeevani Booti for Lakshman's Revival during the war
of  Lanka .

•  Entry Free and is Open - 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Everyday.

#4 : Green Valley , Shimla

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The Valley is filled with lush green forest of pine and deodar making it stand true to its name . The Valley is near Kufri , Shimla .The Grandeur of this Greenery not only attracts the tourist but also the film industry making it a favorite  Bollywood locations of India . This Location has been Featured in many Movies also .

•   Although it is open throughout the year but the best time to visit is during the summer months .

•   According to a survey , people spend around 45 min. here .

#5 :  Kufri , Shimla 

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At a distance of 20 km from Shimla , the hub of adventure arrives ,Kufri , a resort Hill Station in Shimla . Since it experiences Snowfall in winter , it ranks top among the places to visit in Shimla during Winters . Apart from the natural beauties , Kufri is also a hub of winter sports , adventure and Fun . It has a famous Amusement Park : " Kufri Fun World " , which is a large theme park , open year-round offering various types of rides , adventure sports and snow activities in the Winter Months .

•   Open Everyday except Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 

#6 : Kalka-Shimla Railway , Shimla

It is a 2 ft 6 in. narrow-gauge railway from Kalka to Shimla having around 864 bridges ,919 curves and 102 tunnels . While being on this ride you can enjoy the dramatic view of the hills and the surrounding villages .

• It was Started by Britishers in 1903 .

#7:Indian Institute of Advanced Study Shimla 

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Are you a History Lover ? then this place is for you , initially it was built as the residence of the Viceroys of India . At that time it was known as Viceregal Lodge ,which had electricity connection as early as 1888 . It also served as the Summer retreat for the Country's President after Independence before being turned into a center for Advanced Study and Research . The Structure draws attention due to its majestic Victorian Style of Architecture and Grandeur .

•  ₹ 40 per person for Indians .
  
• ₹ 85 per person for Foreigners .

#8 : Johnnie's Wax Museum , Shimla

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Popularly known as the Madame Tussauds Museum of Shimla, The Museum has a number of wax statues of famous personalities as  Mahatma Gandhi ,Michael Jackson, James Bond, Harry Potter, and even the Iron Man here. The museum also has statues of Steve Jobs, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan among others. The best part is that you can click photos standing next to your favorite celebrity and make the moment unforgettable.

• Timings: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm; every day
• Entry fee: ₹ 250 per person
  Free entry for children below 5 years of age

#9 : Lakkar Bazar , Shimla

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It is a marketplace adjoining The Ridge in Shimla famous for wooden artifacts .It is the place to go if you want to experience shopping from quaint stores and meet the local residents. The bazaar is located on the foothills of the Jakhoo Peak and is an interesting place to spend a couple of hours .

• Timings: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm; every day

#10 : Chadwick WaterFall , Shimla .

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A perfect summer getaway for tourists of all kinds . If you are an adventure seeker , Chadwick Falls in Shimla is an ultimate destination for you . if you are a nature lover then the serenity , dense forest and tranquil atmosphere surrounding the area of the waterfall gives you enough reason to visit this attraction time and time again .
It is the most popular sightseeing places in Shimla , Chadwick Falls has always been a delightful experience for tourists . 

• Timings: 6:00 am to 6:00 pm

FAQ's   about   Shimla 

Frequently Asked Questions About Shimla 

• WHAT IS BEST TIME TO VISIT SHIMLA  ?

  The Most popular tourist season in Shimla is Summer . The Months of MARCH
  to JUNE gather most of its tourists  as the weather is quite pleasant and
  perfect for Outdoor activities .
  The temperature is comfortable and usually varies between 15°C and 30°C .
  
  # If you enjoy adventure sports then this is the Ideal Time to try Paragliding ,
  Trekking ,Camping and Rafting .

• WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AGE FOR HAVING ALCOHOL IN SHIMLA?

          25 years is the minimum age for Alcohol Consumption .

• HOW TO REACH SHIMLA ?

         The best way to reach Shimla is to travel to Chandigarh by flight or train and
         from thereon, continue the 4-hour-long journey to Shimla by road. You can
         also reach Shimla via Kalka Railway Station on a toy train.

• WHICH IS THE BEST LOCATION TO STAY IN SHIMLA  ?

          i)  Anywhere near mall road or ridge .

          ii) Hotel Surya located in the heart of city.

          iii) mall road is the best location in shimla .

          iv) Koti will be good place, i. e. located between Kufri-Chail road .

          v) Radisson .

          vi) Hotel Dalziel .

        

 THANKS , 
           For Reading Till Here ...

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