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Christ
Church & St. Michael's Cathedral
Built
in 1846-1857, Christ Church is the second oldest church of Northern India.
The Church overlooks the ridge and is one of the landmarks of Shimla. The
clocks on Christ Church were added later but none of them are functional
now. The Church's exquisite beauty comes with the stained glasses that are
fitted on its windows. The town's other important churches are St.
Michael's Cathedral and Roman Catholic Cathedral, which is just off the
Mall. more...
Himachal
State Museum & Library
The museum is located 2.5-km west of the scandal point and opens
daily except on Mondays and public holidays. It has got a good collection
of ancient historical sculptures, paintings, coins, photos and other items
from all over the state as well as outside it. It has also got a library,
which houses many historical books and manuscripts. more...
Viceregal Lodge & Botanical Gardens
On the Observatory Hills is located Viceregal Lodge, which is also known
as "Rashtrapati Niwas". This magnificent building was the
residence of the British Viceroy Lord Dufferin. This lodge was completed
in 1888 and it is said that every brick for the building was carried by
mules. This is a six-storey building and is surrounded by well-maintained
gardens and lawns. The lodge has now been converted into Institute of
Advanced Study and is further 2-km from State Museum.
The Mall
This is the main shopping centre of Shimla with restaurants. The Gaiety
Theatre, which is a reproduction of an old British theatre is a center of
cultural activities. A passenger lift of HPTDC can be taken from the Cart
Road and the Mall. Lakkar Bazaar adjacent to the Ridge is popular for its
wood-crafts and souvenirs.
Prospect
Hill
Crowned by a temple dedicated to Kamna Devi 15-minutes walk from
Boileauganj on Shimla-Bilaspur road. The hill at an altitude of 2,155m
offers a spectacular view of the area.
The Ridge
The large open space in the heart of town presents excellent view of the
mountain ranges. Shimla's landmarks - the Neo-Gothic structure of Christ
Church and the new - Tudor Library building is worth seeing.
Jakhu
Temple
Dedicated to Lord Hanuman, this temple is at an altitude of 2,455m near
the highest point of Shimla ridge. It offers a fine view over the
surrounding valleys, out to the snowcapped peaks, and over the town
itself. The temple is a 45-minute walk from the Mall. Jakhu is a vantage
point for witnessing the changing skyline as the sun rises or sets. more...
Sankat Mochan
On Shimla-Kalka road is the famous "Lord Hanuman" temple.
Situated at an altitude of 1,975m, it commands an excellent view of Shimla
town.
Tara Devi
On Shimla-Kalka road this holy place is accessible by rail, bus and car
(11-km). From the station / road - one can visit the temple either on foot
or by taxi / jeep.
Chadwick
Falls
Surrounded by thick forests, one can reach these falls by taking about
45-minutes (7-km) walk from Summer Hill Chowk. more...
Fagu (22-Km) 2,450m
Situated on Hindustan-Tibet Road (22-km), at a height of 2,450m Fagu is
gifted with some enchanting views.
Bharari Spur
It is a less explored area within the town. From here, one can take a long
haul by foot through the thick cedar forest to the Hot-springs of
Tattapani, or to the ruins of Kiar Koti.
Institute Of Advanced Studies
Housed in the former Viceregal Lodge, it was built in 1888. A spectacular
English Renaissance grey stone structure. The entry in the institute is by
ticket and only on Sundays the grounds are open for the public.
Annadale
Surrounded by deodar trees, this glade has an ancient temple on the edge.
more...
Summer Hill
At an altitude of 1,283m, Summer Hill is a picturesque spot on
Shimla-Kalka Railway line offering shady walks in quiet surroundings. The
Father of Nation, Mahatma Gandhi during his visit to Shimla lived in the
elegant Georgian House of Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur located here. HP
University is also situated over here.
Himalayan Aviary
Close to the Viceregal lodge is the Himalayan Aviary or the Himalayan
Bird Park. This park is a natural habitat of numerous species of birds
found in Himachal such as Himalayan Monal, Pheasants, Peafowls and
National Bird of India, the Peacock.