Shimla | Best Places To Visit In Shimla | The Queen Of Northern Hills

Shimla-The Queen Of Northern Hills

Shimla often portrayed as The Queen Of Northern Hills is a magical place filled with serenity & the grace of nature. The city has a very Pleasant, cold climate. It is completely covered with snow during the winter. The city is all about breathtaking views, verdant green mountains covered with snow, ethnic culture, its endless beauty & memories which can be cherished forever.

Folks all around the world visit this magical land to recreate themselves & to take a break from city crowd & noise. If you want to spend some quality time, take a break from your hustling routine or if you want that spark inside you, or if you are a traveler, then mate yes, this is the place.

Here are some of the best places and things to do in Shimla.

The Ridge

At the heart of Shimla resides the ridge, the wide spacious land which offers breathtaking views and beautiful panoramic views of all the hills covered by snow enveloping Shimla. As a matter of fact, you can witness the best sunrises & sunsets of your life from this place, a pro tip to photographers.

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If you are present in the ridge, you can go shopping, have your brunch, visit Christ Church, take selfies, etc. Also if you tend to be a book worm type of person, or just love to read books, then you can visit the Tudor library nearby.

The Mall Road

Well, here comes the place which needs no introduction. This is the paradise if you are a shopaholic. From beautiful handicrafts to sparky jewelry you can fit everything in your bag at very reasonable prices.

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If anyone wants to buy anything, then Mall Road is the place that first comes in mind. Also, this can be the place where you can take the souvenir of your visit. Its located below the Ridge.

Summer Hill

Summer hill is a very eminent place in Shimla. Located approx. 5 k.m from the ridge, the hill is the splendor of beauty and grace, It is completely filled with greenery, grace, and houses. Summer hill caters bewitching views of the valley and the hills all around.

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You can surely expect plenty of snowfall during the winters which are quite pleasing, but the temperature gets very cold & folks prefer to stay inside.

Annandale

This is a top-notch place to visit in Shimla. It is a flat terrain which is about 4 k.m away from the ridge. Right from the colonial era, Annandale used to be the place where brits used to do adventure sports, play golf, cricket, do horseriding, etc.

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If you are a sports enthusiast then you should definitely visit this place. Other than that you can behold exquisite landscape views of the city from this great height.

Jakhoo Hill

Situated about 2 km away from the ridge, the Jakhoo hill is the topmost point in Shimla. Being at a great height, it provides mesmerizing views of the entire city and the Himalayan ranges wrapped up with snow. It's about 8500 feet above sea level.

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If you are an adventure seeker, then this the place which you should see for sure. Atop the mountain is the divine Jakhoo temple, with an iconic 108 feet tall statue of Lord Hanuman.

Chadwick Falls

Here comes one of the major tourist attractions of Shimla. Chadwick fall is a magnificent fall which is enveloped with deodar and pine trees to which the mountain mist adds the spark of elegance. The surroundings & the aura of the place is enough to make you spellbound.

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The water in the fall is very cold. Since the water of the fall decline from a great height, when it touches the ground, it seems like crystals are spread around.

Shimla State Museum

If you are an intellectual or you love to see antiques and artifacts, then this place is for you. This museum is located on mount Pleasent and is one of the most anticipated place to see in Shimla. The museum signifies the cultural heritage and traditions of Shimla along with some artefacts.

The sprawling lawns and the brilliance of British architecture makes the place worth visiting. Along with that, you can also find a variety of paintings, sculptures, handicrafts in the museum.

Naldehra and Shaily Peak

Lord Curzon once visited this place, what next! He was soo stunned by the beauty of this place & established a golf course here. This place is ringed with deodar trees and having a magical forest with rich flora & fauna, which can be enjoyed with a horse ride.

The surroundings of this place are very calm, serene and untouched by tech & pollution, you can recreate yourself visiting this place. Its a great place for sightseeing and photography.

Kufri

If you are on a visit to Shimla, then Kufri is a must-visit place and is quite famous among the folks visiting Shimla. Kufri is a place which is completely covered with snow in the winters, so got its name "The Winter Sports Capital". It offers some exciting winter sports like ice-skating and skiing.

This place has also been featured in many Bollywood Movies like YJHD etc. Camping, hiking, trekking, sightseeing & photography are prime tasks to do here.

Johnnie's Wax Museum

Don't be sad if you have never been to Madame Tussauds, There is good news for you. A pleasing wax statue museum is there for you in Shimla. Here you can witness several cool wax statues that are perfectly designed and portrayed.

It's a very popular place in Shimla. The museum displays many international icons & celebs. You should surely visit this place with friends & family. Its a complete package of entertainment.

"I found these were the top 10 places to visit in Shimla. Besides this, Shimla is one of the most beautiful cities of India and has a lot for each n every person visiting in here

• How to Reach Shimla?

1. You can take a Direct bus or book a cab from Delhi to Shimla.
2. Buses are also available from Dehradun and Chandigarh to Shimla, Chandigarh is in the way from Delhi to Shimla anyways.