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About Shimla Tourism

Shimla, located in the Himalayan foothills of northern India, is the state capital of Himachal Pradesh. It is the terminal of the narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla Railway, which was built in 1903. It was once the summer capital of British India. The handicraft shops that line The Mall, a pedestrian avenue, as well as the Lakkar Bazaar, a bazaar specializing in wooden toys and crafts, are also popular.

Places to visit in Shimla

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Kufri

This scenic town is located a short distance from Shimla, and is extremely popular among honeymooners travelling to Himachal Pradesh. Kufri is one of Himachal Pradesh's most sought-after holiday destinations, surrounded by a ring of the Himalayan ranges. Nestled in the Himalayan bosom, Kufri is one of Himachal's most beautiful places to visit.Surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains on all three sides, this National Park is home to nearly 31 animal species and over 150 bird species. By visiting the Green Valley or the town of Fagu in Kufri, which boasts stunning forests and a large population of birds, the lover of nature can further satisfy his tastes.

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Viceregal Lodge

"Viceregal Lodge, easily the most historically important building in Shimla, was once the summer residence of the Indian Viceroy who ruled India from 1888 to 1946. The Mock-Tudor state mansion, surrounded by impeccably tended gardens, is easily the most significant in the list of places to visit in Shimla, a refuge for historical and architectural buffs. Also known as the Rashtrapati Niwas (the President’s residence), Viceregal Lodge enjoys its position at the second highest point in Shimla, first being Jakhoo Hill.

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Tara Devi Temple

It is one of Shimla's most renowned and religious places to visit. It is located on the Kalka-Shimla highway, about 20 minutes by car from Shimla. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Tara and highly respected by people who come to visit Shimla and the local dwellers, perched atop a hilltop near Shimla.

Things To Do In Shimla

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Go Camping in Shimla

In outdoor accommodation in nature, the true essence of a beautiful hill station can really be witnessed. Camping is among the common things to do in Shimla, as Shimla serves as an excellent base for many trekking expeditions.It is one of Shimla's most renowned and religious places to visit. It is located on the Kalka-Shimla highway, about 20 minutes by car from Shimla. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Tara and highly respected by people who come to visit Shimla and the local dwellers, perched atop a hilltop near Shimla.

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Shop till you drop at Mall Road

Visit Mall Lane, a busy street in the centre of Shimla, and get a glimpse of local life. With numerous shops for woollen clothes, local handicraft pieces, rugs, pottery items, jewellery, and many more that will fascinate you, it is a perfect place for a thorough shopping spree and it is one of the popular Shimla things.

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Experience the Ride on Toy Train

This five-hour train ride should be on your things to do in Shimla list, with beautiful views of pine-covered hills. This journey will take you through 20 stations, 103 tunnels, 800 bridges and about 900 breathtaking curves, running for 96 kilometres. The distance between Barog and Shimla is the most amazing part of this journey when the train slows down due to a steep climb, giving you the opportunity to witness some mesmerising scenes. Advance booking is recommended.

How To Reach Shimla

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By Air

There are three domestic airports that connect Himachal Pradesh to the rest of the country. These are located at Kullu-Manali, Dharamshala and Shimla. The airports have flights from Himachal Pradesh to Delhi and Chandigarh. You can conveniently travel via air and get down at the airport closest to the cities you wish to visit.

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By Train

The kind of rocky terrain that Himachal Pradesh is located on, makes it slightly inconvenient to construct railway tracks. However, with best efforts, a train does run into the state from Pathankot in Punjab. Travelers can drive up to Punjab or take a flight and then take a train to Himachal Pradesh. By train, it takes only about seven and a half hours long. People usually take overnight trains to Himachal so that they reach feeling refreshed. The important railway stations in Himachal are Solan and Una. There is also a toy train available that connects Himachal to Kalka.

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By Road

The advantage of states situated in the hills is that you can plan a comfortable road trip. The distance from Delhi to Himachal Pradesh by road can be covered in just about 7 hours or maximum 7 and a half hours. The roads are very well maintained and even during the monsoon season, it is safe to drive up to the state, just needs a little caution. Himachal Pradesh is very well connected to the major cities

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Things To Do In Shimla

Corbett National Park, Ranthambore National Park, Bandipur National Park, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Nagarhole National Park, Sariska National Park, and Kaziranga National Park are a few famous wildlife sanctuaries in India.

Popular beaches in India are Varkala in Kerala, Gokarna in Karnataka, Palolem in Goa, Tarkarli in Maharashtra, Agonda in Goa, Arambol in Goa, and Anjuna in Goa.

Famous hill stations in India are Manali in Himachal, Ooty in Tamil Nadu, Darjeeling in West Bengal, Leh Ladak in Jammu and Kashmir, Mussoorie and Auli in Uttarakhand, and Mcleodganj in Himachal.

The best time to visit India depends largely on the weather, so from late October till early April, the weather remains pleasant.

Yes, India has a plethora of adventure sports such as trekking, hiking, paragliding, caving, parasailing, flyboarding, skydiving, flying fox, rock climbing, scuba diving, and bungee jumping.

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