Shimla is the place that connects you with the natural beauty to its fullest. Top 10 Shimla places where you can experience breathtaking hills view, evergreen forests, magnificent lakes, and Indian Pahari culture.

The Queens of Hills

This capital city of Himachal is known for its alluring beauty and makes it the most tourist visited destination in Himachal Pradesh.

That’s why there is no doubt why Shimla is known as “The Queen of Hills”. During the British era, it used to be a summer capital reign. This city is nested by the foothills of the Himalayas.

If you thinking to visit  Shimla you should because this place will teleport you into the world of a fairy tale. Where is a giant mountain capped with snow, birds twittering in the woods, the dazzling sound of the waterfall, and many more.

The atmosphere is so blissful and therapeutic that you never want to leave this place. Every element attaches to you to its being and makes a connection with you. So, let’s explore places to visit in Shimla in 2 days.

 

“When you travel away from everything and everyone, you meet yourself”

By inshimla.com

 

The Ridge of Shimla

This place should be first on your checklist if you visit Shimla. It will easily connect you with the important places in Shimla. Such as mall road, Lakkhar Bazaar, The Scandal Point, etc.

That’s why ridge is known as “The Heart of Shimla”. The Ridge is a large open space and the hub of all cultural activities in Shimla. The main attraction of his place is the summer festival, which is held every year.

Timing: 8:00 AM- 6:00 PM

Timing Required: 2-3 hrs

Entry Fee: No

 

Jhakhoo Hill and Temple

It is an ancient temple located between the alpine tree at the highest point of Shimla. The hill offers a majestic view of the Himalayas in their full glory.

According to the Holy book, Ramayana and locals believe this is the very spot where lord hanuman rested for a while on his way to get sanjeevani booti.

The most fascinating thing about the Jhakoo temple is the world’s tallest statue (108)ft of lord hanuman, which attract devotees and tourist a lot.

Timing: 7:00 Am- 8:00pm

Timing Required: 3-4hrs

Entry Fee: No

Mall Road

Like Every hills station, mall road helps you to connect with modern infrastructure and facilities. The place is full of small and big food, clothes, and gallery stores.

Mall road also offers you banking facilities which are limited in hills station, you can also find big brand showroom & departmental store. Here you can see some local handicraft stalls where you can collect memory in a form of materialistic things.

Timing: 9:00AM- 9:00PM

Timing Required: 1-2hrs

Entry Fee: No

Kufri

Kufri is famous for its winter sports and activities. This place is not like a mountain capped with snow. This place is full of snow due to the regular snowfall experienced in this hilltown during winter.

If you like adventure then Kufri is the place made for you. It has the title of winter sports in India. It offers various winter sports and activities like skiing, ice skating, trekking, camping, paragliding, and many more.

Timing: 10:00 AM- 4:00PM *close on Monday

Timing Required: 2-3hrs

Entry Fee: INR 30 per person

Christ Church

It is the second oldest church in north India after St. johns church in Meerut Uttar Pradesh. This Christian church is known for its marvelous neo-gothic architecture.

This church gives you the taste of the colonial era. If you are searching for peace then this place is for you.

Timing: 8:00 AM- 6:00 PM

Timing Required: 30min approx

Entry Fee: No

Green Valley

The green valley truly stands by its name and will show you the glory of the forest surrounded by verdant hills and covered by pine & deodar.

This place is famous for photography due to many Bollywood shootings that took place. Green valley is blessed with the beauty and grace of nature, So feed your wanderlust with impressive green grace.

Timing: 6:00 AM- 6:00 PM

Timing Required: 1hr

Entry Fee: NO

Summer Hill

This is the best place to visit in Shimla. The summer hill attraction is its exquisite natural beauty surrounded by greenery. In the summer hill, on the Shimla railway line.

Which offer you full greenery with a spectacular view of the valley.

Timing: 6:00 AM- 6:00PM

Timing Required: 1-2hrs

Entry Fee: No

Chadwick Waterfall

This waterfall is known as one of the most popular sightseeing places in Shimla, located at the corner of the glen forest. If you want to enjoy the water at its fullest best time to visit the monsoon.

Then you can enjoy the overwhelming view of Chadwick waterfall. Which makes you feel alive and respect nature’s beauty.

Timing: 6:00 AM- 6:00PM

Timing Required: 1-2hrs

Entry Fee: NO

Lakkhar Bazaar

Lakkhar bazaar in Shimla is between the Ridge in Shimla. The place is known for wooden handmade articles by locals. This is the place where you can take a memory of Shimla in form of wooden souvenirs & decorative items.

Lakkhar bazaar should be your must-visit place in Shimla to explore Shimla’s local traditions.

Timing: 9:00 Am- 7:00 PM

Timing Required: 1-2hrs

Entry Fee: No

Shimla Heritage Museum

This small heritage museum is based on the tagline “HAR GHAR KHUCHH KEHTA HAI”.Where you witness the history of the old Shimla with a brief explanation.

This place is loaded with 18th centuries of paintings, which were left by the British govt. This place is also your must-go place. If you want to explore the past of Shimla during British government rule.

Timing: 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Timing Required: 1hr

Entry Fee: INR 20 for Indian INR 100 for foreigners