Location: Shimla
Top Things to do in Shimla
The 10 Best Things to Do in Shimla, India
Snow-capped Himalayan peaks and green pastures surround Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Enjoy a heritage walk through Shimla’s Victorian-era architecture, labyrinthine bazaars and lengthy pedestrian shopping mall. Don’t cause too much trouble taking in the town from Scandal Point, a large, open square; keep in mind that Shimla was a retreat destination for Mahatma Gandhi, who frequented a Georgian mansion in Shimla’s suburbs from the mid-1930s to '40s.
Restaurants in Shimla
1. Mohan Shakti Heritage Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By ShabbirBaldiwala - Mumbai, India
It's a Culture park with a Surya Mandir in house. All deities of Hindu mythology are sculptured and make their presence here. A stream flows besides this park. Well maintained and good enough to spend an hour here.
2. Annandale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 210 reviews
3. Hanuman Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Tonywbhort
Approximately a 2km walk from the Mall up quite a steep hill. But once up there the reward is seeing the impressively tall Hanuman statue. Bright orange and imposing with a view across Shimla.
The monkeys are definitely in charge here! Remove glasses anything hanging and do not take food on. You can buy sugar at the entrance to feed the monkeys who are eager to relieve you of it all!!
The small temple is dark with art and bells. Go in and experience a blessing too.
It's definitely worth the hike up from Shimla.
4. Indian Institute of Advanced Study
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 586 reviews
Reviewed By viralkumar - gujarat India
45 minutes guide tour must be take,because of study you cant see entire buiding but lots of new thing you can learn and walk all over and enjoy outside too.
5. Viceregal Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Jooles2 - Saffron Walden, United Kingdom
This place exudes history. It was the place, in 1945 where meetings were held to try to keep India a united country. There are many historical photos of that time showing Gandhi, Nehru, Jinnah and Wavell the Viceroy at the time. These talks broke down and late in 1946 more talks were convened with Mountbatten as Viceroy which eventually resulted in partition in 1947. We stayed at the Cecil hotel and from there it was a pleasant walk to the lodge. The tours are organised according to language. It is not possible to wander around independently. I founded it to be a very interesting and though provoking visit. Outside there are toilet facilities, a cafe and gift shop. You are not allowed to photograph in the lodge.
6. Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 276 reviews
Reviewed By mikesierra - Bourne, United Kingdom
Opened in 1887 and designed on the lines of a Victorian London theatre, it is still active in producing plays. For a few Rupees you can tour the theatre, where Rudyard Kipling performed his works. You need about 20 minutes to see this attraction, which is closed for lunch between 1.30 and 2.00 pm.
7. Tara Devi Temple
8. The Ridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 725 reviews
9. Jakhu Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By MrHappyHappy - Sydney, Australia
Following the road and path is well worth the effort. The path takes you through the trees and I found that experience both exhilerating and relaxing.
The statue is quite huge but unfortuately difficult to photograph from a pleasing angle.
Beware the monkeys but the sacred sites are truely stunning and worth the difficulties.
10. The Mall
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2 reviews
