Shimla, Himachal Pradesh – Best Timings, Places to visit, Guide

Shimla is a popular hill station. Which is located in Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is quite popular due to its beautiful snowy mountain views. With this, you can also do many exciting activities here. By the way, there is not much to do in Shimla. If so, the whole of Shimla can explore on foot. Here cars and bikes are not available for rent.

By the way, Shimla is not a very big place. And there are not many places to visit here. If we talk about Manali here, Manali is a much better place than Shimla. In comparison, Shimla will prove to be a much smaller place. But if you want to do some kind of activity then you need to go to Kufri. Which is 17km away from Shimla. This post is only for the Shimla travel guide.

Tara Devi Temple is very popular in Shimla. This temple is located near the old bus stand. Most tourists start their journey from the Tara Devi temple. This temple is situated at the top of the hill. From here you will see beautiful snow-covered hills. Bhandara (meals for free) is also held on Sundays and Tuesdays at Tara Devi Temple. In this, you can eat food for free.

Before the independence of India, this palace was built by the British government for the president’s residence. After independence, it became the property of the Government of India. Which today has become a government research center institute and museum. Today, this building is 130 years old. The shocking thing is that for the first time in India, electricity was brought to this building in 1880. Which was a steam generator brought from Britain.

In this Shimla travel guide, let me tell you that a map of the partition of India and Pakistan was also made in this building. And that map table is still present today at the same place. By coming to this building, you will feel that you have come into the British era. Because here you will see all the things of the British era. Here you cannot do photography or videography. Because to get inside it you have to submit digital gadgets.

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You will also see the Himalayan Bird Park in front of the President’s residence. Here you can see all kinds of birds. Its entry fee is 15 rupees. If you are a bird lover or you miss birds around your house. Then you must come here.

Here you will see old weapons, old cameras, old paintings, old sculptures, old pieces of jewelry, and old coins. Also, many important things related to the history of India will be known. In this Himachal State Museum, you will also learn about all the customs of Himachal Pradesh.

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If you want to explore Shimla in a short time, then you must ride on this toy train. This toy train runs from Kalka to Shimla. With this toy train, you can see all the beautiful views of Shimla. Sitting in this slow-moving toy train is a different fun to visit Shimla. The price of this toy train ticket is divided into different categories. You will get information about all these at Shimla railway station.

The important thing is that tickets for Toy Train are booked a month in advance. You can never book a toy train ticket at any time. If you want to travel on Toy Train today, then you have to book the ticket exactly one month before.

It is a very small railway museum, but also quite interesting. This Baba Bhalku Rail Museum is near of the old bus stand. From the first railway in India to today’s modern rail, you will be able to see everything here. Old headlights, coal engines, tunnels, and all other items of the train will also be seen.

The Jhakoo temple is the temple of Lord Hanuman, which is situated atop the hill. Here you will see a huge grand Hanuman statue. Also here you can eat prasad every Sunday, in which you get a full meal free. If you have come on foot by Jhakoo temple, then all the fatigue will go. Because the view above will fascinate you. Also, you will be able to visit the most popular Hanuman temple here.

There are also ropeways to reach the Jhakoo temple atop the hill, in which you can only go to the temple in 250 rupees. And can also come back in 470 rupees. By the way, you can also walk on foot enjoying these beautiful scenes. And you can save money.

Christ Church is the most popular place in Shimla. It is located on mall road, it is always crowded with tourists. And at night this church looks very beautiful because the lighting here is quite good. This Church is built by the British, and tourists come from far and wide to see this church. It is also a photography point, here you will get very good views which is considered best for photography.

You can go to Mall Road for shopping. Here you will get many shops for shopping as well as good restaurants to eat and drink local food. This place is a bit expensive but you will get all the facilities. To avoid inflation, you can come out of Mall Road. Where you will get almost everything at low prices.

If you are in Shimla and you want to do some adventurous activities then you should go to Kufri. Kufri is just 17 km away from Shimla. Here you can also do all kinds of adventure activities. You should come here in the month of December to March. Kufri remains dry during the rest of the month. And almost all activities are also discontinued. Snowfall occurs only in the months of December to March. And you can also enjoy adventure activities. For more information, you can see the post Thing to Do in Kufri. We didn’t add these details in the Shimla travel guide.

For the best hotels, you can visit the old bus stand in Shimla. Because here you will get very good hotels. The prices of hotels and restaurants keep on decreasing and increasing according to the season. If you want, you can also stay in Dharamshala. Whose price is very low, and the facilities are also good. Here I am giving you the names and phone numbers of some popular hotels. Which will give you more help.

Shimla is a very small place. Here you can visit Shimla well in at least two days. But it is definitely a little expensive due to its popularity. Here you can easily stay in 8 to 10 thousand rupees for two days. This includes your hotel, food, and travel expenses. If you also do adventurous activities then it will have different expenses. You will get his details in the post of the Kufri travel guide.

If you want to see snow in Shimla, then you should come in the month of December to March. Apart from this, you can also come here in the summer season (April to July). In which you will be able to enjoy the lush green views. Avoid coming in the rainy season. Because Kuki is a hilly area where landslides occur in the rain.

If you wish, you can also reach Shimla directly from Delhi via bus. In Delhi, you can take a bus from Kashmiri Gate to Shimla. Although Shimla also has an airport, but there are not many planes.

• If you are coming in the rainy season, then bring a raincoat with you. Also, bring warm clothes for winter. Because the weather here changes anytime.

• Here the inflation keeps increasing and decreasing according to the season. So if you come in the peak season then you will get all things expensive. And in the offseason, everything will be cheap.

• In Shimla, you will not be able to do any sports and adventure activities of any kind. For this, you have to go to Kufri. Where you will be able to enjoy all kinds of activities.

• Shimla is a very small tourist place. Which is enough for two days to explore. If any travel agent is giving you a package of more than two days, then he is just trying to spend your money.

Shimla is located in Himachal Pradesh of India. Shimla is the summertime capital of Himachal Pradesh.

Shimla is quite popular due to its snowy, beautiful mountain views.

There are no activities in Shimla. For this, you should go to Kufri.

A couple can explore Shimla quite well within 10 thousand.

Manali is 237 km away from Shimla.