10 Best Places To Visit In Shimla

Is there anyone in India who doesn’t know about Shimla? It’s one of the most popular hill stations in India. Maximum people of us want to go to Shimla at least once in our life. Then let’s find out the best places to visit in Shimla.

Here’re the results, which guide you to visit Shimla without any problem:-

1. The Ridge:

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Its located in the center of the ‘British Summer Capital’Shimla. It’s one of the best places to places to visit in Shimla. The Ridge is the most photographed wide-open street, which is located on the side of Shimla Mall Road. The road is lined with cafes, bars, boutiques, shops, and restaurants, that’s attracting the huge crowd that visits the famous Mall Road. On the east end, the road is connected to the Lakkar Bazaar, which is the most famous wooden crafts market in Shimla. If you’ll visit Shimla, then you should visit ‘The Ridge’.

2. Jakhoo Temple:

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One of the best beautiful places to visit in Shimla is Jakhoo Temple. It’s one of the best places to places to visit in Shimla. This temple is situated on Jakhoo Hill, which is the highest point in Shimla. It has the world’s largest Hanuman statue. It’s visible from most parts of Shimla. According to the folklore that surrounds Jakhu Temple, Lord Hanuman stopped at this spot to take some rest before resuming his search for the Sanjeevani Booti to revive Lord Lakshman.

3. Green Valley:

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The Green Valley is a beautiful mountain range. It falls on the way to Kufri from Shimla. It’s one of the best places to places to visit in Shimla. Here you’ll see some rear animals. It continues to be a crowd puller and capture the attention of tourists with its dense deodar and pine trees that line the majestic hills. This valley is the most popular shooting destination for Bollywood movies. You can visit Green Valley all year through but the best time to visit it is during the summer months.

4. Christ Church:

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Christ Church of Shimla is the second oldest church in northern India. It’s one of the best places to places to visit in Shimla. It’s one of the prominent landmarks in Shimla. This church is a remarkable example of the neo-Gothic style of architecture. The historic church was built in 1857 on the Ridge. The stained glass windows, brass church bell, and arresting towers give matchless beauty to the church. It’s also another famous destination for the Bollywood film industry. A scene of one of the most popular Hindi movies ‘3 Idiods’ was also shot here.

5. Mall Road:

places to visit in Shimla

The Mall Road of Shimla is one of the best romantic places for couples. It’s one of the best places to places to visit in Shimla. It’s located in the middle of Shimla. This Mall Road is the major hangout point and shopping center in Shimla, This thing of this Mall Road attracts visitors of all ages. The beauty of the Mall Road can be enjoyed by groups of friends, families, and honeymooners alike. Mall Road is also famous for its variety of cafes and the delicious delicacies that they serve. People here are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing a place to have a meal at. The charm and beauty of Mall Road won’t get you bored.

6. Kufri:

Kufri

Kufri is one of the best honeymoon destinations in Himachal Pradesh, which is located a short distance away from Simla. Kufri is famous for there’s ice activity. Here has a park, named “Kufri National Park”. This National Park houses nearly 31 species of animals and over 150 species of birds and is surrounded on all three sides by the stunning snow-capped mountains. The nature lover can visit the Green Valley or the town of Fagu in Kufri, which boasts of stunning forests and a great population of birds. Also, another park has existed here, named “Kufri Fun World”, which is one of the highest amusement parks anywhere in the world.

7. Chail:

places to visit in Shimla

Chail is a hill station in the Solan. It’s one of the best places to places to visit in Shimla. It’s around 44 km far from Simla and 45 km from Solan. It’s known for its adorable beauty and virgin forests. This palace is well known for its architecture, it was built as a summer retreat by the Maharaja of Patiala during the British Raj, on the land allotted to him by the British for the former’s assistance in the Anglo-Nepalese War. It’s really such a beautiful place to visit with family and loved ones.

8. Annandale:

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Annandale is a flat terrain of Shimla. It’s one of the best places to places to visit in Shimla. It has been serving as a playground since the time of the British rulers.  At this time, this destination is popular for a number of sports, including polo, cricket, and racing. Annandale stands within a deep valley in the western part of Shimla, surrounded by oak and deodar trees. This place is also known for its splendid beauty and is one of the best beautiful places to visit in Shimla in November. It’s one of the best places to places to visit in Shimla.

9. Kali Bari Temple:

places to visit in Shimla

This Kali Bari Temple is famous for its own architectural beauty. It’s one of the best places to visit in Shimla. It is really such a beautiful place to visit in Shimla. This temple was built in 1845. It is very close to Mall Road. As the name indicates, this temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali. Folklore has it that is a very sacred temple. Goddess Kali is known here as Goddess Shyamala and it is said that Shimla derived its name from Goddess Shyamala.

10. Chadwick Falls:

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Chadwick Waterfall is one of the most delightful sights in Shimla. It’s one of the best places to visit in Shimla. Its nestled within the Glen Forests. The waterfall’s height is 86 meters and cascades down a huge gorge. It is surrounded by deodar and pine tree. The best time to visit it is from June to September (during the monsoon). During this time the water level increases and Chadwick seems to take on a life of its own. If you visit Shimla then you should definitely go to see this waterfall.

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