Shimla is the capital as well as the largest city of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is a famous tourist spot and has a population of around 2 lakh(approx). Some famous tourist attractions in and around Shimla are- Jhakhoo Temple, Mashobra, Chail, Kufri, Mall Road etc.
The top 10 Shimla Tourist Attractions are-
1- Kalka Shimla Toy Train: Kalka Shimla Toy Train is a famous Unesco World Heritage Site started in 1818. The toy train is of 96 km with 103 tunnels & more than 800 bridges. You can watch beautiful scenic spots, mountains, Pine trees, and villages through toy train.
2-Mall Road: Mall Road in Shimla is a famous shopping center & hangout point. You can see Christ church, Scandal Point & visit cafes on Mall Road.
3- Jhakoo Temple: Jhakoo Temple is situated in Jhakhoo Hill 2500 metres above sea level. The temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. In its premises is 108 feet high famous Lord Hanuman Statue. You can reach the temple through a cab or Jhakoo ropeway.
4-Kufri: Distance of Kufri from shimla is around 15 km.Places you can visit here are the Himalayan nature park, and adventure sports Kufri. In Adventure sports kufri you can do adventure activities such as skiing, zipline etc.
5-Mashobra: Mashobra is a beautiful place near Shimla. You can visit Talai Temple, you can relax here for some time around Pine trees. You can also visit Carignano Nature Park and Apple Gardens.
6-Lakkar Bazaar: Lakkar Bazaar is a famous market in Shimla which is known for its wooden crafts, wood toys & souvenirs. You can visit this famous market for wood-made articles in Shimla.
7- Himalayan Bird Park: Himalayan Bird Park is situated in the heart of Shimla 2.5 km from Shimla’s old bus stand opposite Viceregal Lodge known for its variety of birds such as Silver pheasant, guinea fowl, Himalayan monal, etc.
8- Indian Institute of Advance Studies: Viceregal Lodge is also known as the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies. This institute Became operational in 1965. This institute focuses on humanities, social sciences & life sciences. Fees for entry for Indian nationals -100 rs/per person, foreign national-500/per person.
9- Naldehra: Naldehra is a peaceful place near Shimla is 23 km from Shimla and is famous for its golf course. You can see pine trees & relax here.
10-Chail: Chail is a tourist place near Shimla. You will see beautiful pine trees & Chail Palace which comes under Himachal tourism is a hotel, you can also visit the stoned Kumbh Shiv temple made by Satya Bhushan, Kali Ka Tibba Temple, and Chail Cricket Ground.
