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Shimla is the summer capital' of the British in India, it is the state capital of Himachal Pradesh. Today, its well developed facilities, easy accessibility and numerous attractions make it one of India's most popular hill station. Places in the lower ranges of the Himalaya mountains, it is surrounded by pine, deodar, oak and rhododendron forests. However, Shimla which is one of the most visited tourist spot in Himachal Pradesh, One of the best features of Shimla is that you could visit it any season during a year.Shimla is the queen of hill stations, the city and the places nearby never cease to amaze with their endearing beauty. With such wide range of attractions and famous places, Shimla is definitely one of the most visited tourist destinations in India.Here are some leading attractions of Shimla

How to reach Shimla

By air: Shimla Airport, in Jabbarhatti, is in the city itself. The other nearby airports are Chandigarh and New Delhi.

By Train: The world heritage narrow gauge railways connect Shimla to Kalka.

By road: Shimla is approximately 350 km from New Delhi, and 118 km from Chandigarh. Regular buses, both private and state run from Delhi Chandigarh.

Best Time to Visit Shimla

Shimla can be visited all through the year. It stays pleasant during the summers; winters cherish visit worthy snowfalls. Heavy snowfall in December and January, ideal for honeymooners.

April June,julay is best time to spend your summer holiday that time is a peak session hear temp.20*

There are a number of tourist spots around Shimla. The following are the most popular.

Indian Institute of Advanced Study

Type of place: Historic, educational and inspirational

The Indian Institute of Advanced Study is housed in the famous Viceregal Lodge situated on top of the Observatory Hill. Viceregal Lodge is also called Rashtrapati Niwas. The building was constructed between 1880 and 1888 during Built by the British, IIAS is primarily the summer retreat of Indian President. Dr Radhakrishnan as an institute to promotes advances studies in humanities and arts in India. It was passed on to the nation by the then president The building is a classical architectural design with proficient fire proofing system .

Visiting hours: 8:00 am to 06:00 pm

Naldehra

Naldehra is one of the best places in Shimla. Naldehra is a beauty full place at 2044 m altitude above sea level 25 km from Shimla on Shimla- Tattapani road. Naldehra houses the oldest and the highest golf course in India. It is a famous picnic spot and one can have leisure pine lined forest walks and horse rides. Dense deodar trees and stunning greenery create magic in the atmosphere. It is so serene and calm that you would hear the sounds of the winds. You can go on horseback to cover the forest area. One of the advantages of horse riding is that you get to go a bit deep inside the forests.

Type of place: Viewing Point, valley viewing, ideal for photographers, adventure

Jakhoo Hill

The Jakhoo temple in Shimla is an ancient temple visited by several Hindu devotees all year round.Jakhu Temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman.There are many monkeys around Jakhu Temple.Jakhu Temple is situated on the top of Jakhu hill, at an altitude of 2455 meters above sea level.Jakhu Temple is easily accessible from Shimla city. The temple is a 45 minute walk from Shimla Ridge. You can also take a pony to visit Jakhu Temple. Lord Hanuman relaxed on this very spot when he was transporting 'Sanjeevani' the medicinal herb from the Himalayas to Lord Lakshman. The herb saved Lord Lakshman's life.Jakhoo Hill is a famous tourist attraction that is visited by nature lovers and pilgrims as well. It is home to the ancient Jakhoo Temple, which has a large statue of Hanuman, its chief deity. Located at an altitude of 8500 feet above sea level, the 108 feet tall statue has sensors to drive away the birds.

The Ridge

The Ridge of Shimla is most popular spot is the Mall Road a large open spacious platform from where you can have a besutiful view of the mountain peaks of Shimla.At the center of the town is The Shimla Ridge.The Ridge is a spacious open space that runs from east to west along the Mall, which is yet another famous tourist destination. It connects to the Scandal point on the west. If you love the view of mountains, this is your dream destination.you get to view Christ Church, an ancient church that displays the power of Neo-Gothic architectural brilliance and Tudor Library, another popular attraction.

The Shimla State Museum

The Shimla State Museum is situated at the top of Mount Pleasant.State Museum houses a huge collection of magnificent paintings, sculptures, coins, handicrafts, photos, etc of not only the state of Himachal Pradesh but outside too. The state museum is a major attraction of the Mall area of Shimla built in the style of colonial edifice with sprawling lawns all around. This museum was inaugurated in 1974.It was constructed to preserve the cultural richness of the state and to record its rich past. The colonial style building amidst marvelous lawns in itself is an inspiring sight. It gives you an in depth view of the city s glorious past. It has a stunning collection of various objects relating to art, cultural anthropology and archaeology.

Annandale

Shimla is abundant with places known for their natural beauty and one such lovely green holiday spot is Annadale. Located in the western part of Shimla.Located 4 kilometers from downtown, in the open grounds, and near to the ridge, Annandale is a major tourist attraction nearby Shimla. Being a peaceful and serene place,It is perfect picnic sport. Annandale also has cricket and polo grounds.Annandale is one of the star attractions of Shimla.This flat terrain was once the playground for the British, who played cricket and polo here. Racing was also a popular sport conducted here. Now, the racecourse is converted into a small golf course, which is also used as a heli-pad.

Kufri

Kufri is located 17 kms away from Shimla. At an altitude of 2510 meters and in the Himalayan foothills,Kufri is a winter sports capital.It takes approximately Half an hour to drive to Kufri from Shimla city.The hill station delights nature lovers and adventurers alike.When you find a land, which has endless natural beauty, writing about its leading attractions is as difficult as covering the entire place in one go.Because everyone lands up here to ski and throw snowballs at each other.Shimla is a place that needs many visits before you could claim that you have indeed seen Shimla. I would be glad if you could come up other important places to visit in Shimla.The Himalayan Nature Park here has a good collection of animals and birds found in the region.And there is adventure resort at fagu and location is beautiful.Thair are lots of adventure activits for children and adults.

Chail

Chail is situated at a distance of 45 kilometers from Shimla.Chail is a lush green setting and was the former capital of the Patiala State.Chail has the unique distinction of having the highest cricket pitch in the world. The twinkling lights of Shimla from Chail is a memorable sight.The Palace of Maharaja Of Patiala has been converted into the popular Palace Hotel. Chail is for leisurely walks in summer and autumn, and fun in the snow in winters.large number of tourists every year is visited , especially those coming on a honeymoon.Chail is attractive tourist destination.

Tourist Place in Chail,

Palace

Kali Tiba

Cricket ground

Narkanda

Narkanda is located 64 kilometer away from Shimla. The place has pine forests. A hill road, with superb views, takes travelers to Shimla from here. The major attraction of the place is that it has a choice of ski-slopes, ranging from a beginners run and a slalom slope to sharper descents, for the experienced.The Hatu Peak is one of the highest peaks in Narkanda and offers a panoramic view of the beautiful valley below. This peak is 7 kms away from Narkanda and can be reached by trekking the mountain slopes. Narkanda has a very famous skiing resort in Himachal Pradesh.

Hatu Peak Temple

Tattapani

Tattapani is a well known place in the vicinity of Shimla. This particular place is known for its hot water springs. Tattapani is located at a distance of 51 kilometers from Shimla. The place is at an elevation of 655 meters above sea level.