Shimla

Located under The Ridge, Mall Road offers an overview of Shimla at a glance.  It has numerous shops, cafes, restaurants, bookstores, and many tourist attractions. Take a walk along Mall Road and be amazed at every step by the things this place has to offer. The scenic beauty of Shimla can also be seen here making it one of the must-visit places. 

The Kalka- Shimla Railway is a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with the Indian Mountain Railways which was built in 1898 to connect Shimla to other railway lines in India by the British.  The railway line extends from Kalka (a city of Haryana) to Shimla. It stops at many tourist places such as Summer Hill, Solan, and many others.  A train journey through this line will offer the visitors breathtaking views and the journey through many tunnels and bridges would make up for an unforgettable experience.

Kufri is located 17 kilometers from Shimla.  At 2,510 meters above sea level and the foot of the Himalayas, the mountain resort delights nature lovers and adventurers.  Kufri and some places around Shimla belonged to the kingdom of Nepal. This is one of the must-visit places for anyone visiting Shimla because of the impressive views it offers and also because of its status as an adventure center.

Located 2 km from Shimla, Jakhoo Hill is the highest peak in the entire mountain resort and offers panoramic views of the city and the snow-capped mountains of the Himalayas. Visited by nature lovers and pilgrims, the 8000 foot Jakhoo Hill is a popular tourist attraction.  It was said to be home of Jakhoo and has a large statue of Hanuman – his main deity. 

In the center of the city lies Shimla Ridge, which offers spectacular views of the earth’s mountain peaks.  The ridge is a large open space that extends from east to west along the shopping center, which is another popular tourist destination.  It connects to the scandal point to the west.  If you love the mountain view, this is the destination of your dreams.  The magnificent view of the snow-capped mountain ranges will fascinate you. 

An exquisite example of neo-Gothic architecture, Christ Church has been an irreplaceable part of Shimla’s landscape.  Located on the Ridge, it was built in 1857 and it took almost 3 years to complete this architectural wonder.  The stained-glass windows, the clock tower, and the frescoes are some of the attractions of this church.  It also houses the largest pipe organ in India and has been part of many Bollywood films such as Black and 3 Idiots.