Shimla Travel Guide

Shimla Tourist Places

Christ Church Shimla
The Victorian-Gothic spire of Christ Church is Shimla's most prominent landmark. It is one of the second oldest church in Northern India overlooking the ridge. Christ Church was plated in copper and the exquisite beauty comes with the stained glasses fitted on its windows depicting Faith, Hope, Charity, Fortitude, Patience and Humility.


Jakhu Temple Shimla
The early morning hike up to the Jakhu, or "monkey", temple is something like a tradition in Shimla. Dedicated to the monkey god, Jakhu temple stands on the top of the hill (2455m), offering a panoramic view of the Himalayas. It also offers a fine view over the surrounding valleys out to the snow capped peaks and over Shimla itself.


Shimla Museum
Tucked away on the western edge of town, The HP State Museum is located 2.5 kms west of Scandal point. The museum has a good collection of Ancient Historical Sculptors and paintings, coins, photos of Himachal Pradesh. A gallery of magnificent Pahari miniatures is found on the ground floor. A selection of Himachal's rich heritage is displayed here.


The Mall Shimla
The hub of the Shimla is The Mall - Main shopping centre of Shimla with departmental stores, ice-cream parlours, shawl shops, Gaiety theatres and many more which runs along the Ridge and is crowded with tourists. Lakkar Bazaar adjacent to the Ridge is popular for its wood crafts and souvenirs.


Viceregal Lodge Shimla
Viceregal Lodge, also known as "Rashtrapati Nivas" is a six-storey building surrounded by well-maintained gardens and Shimla's single most impressive colonial monument located on the Observatory Hill. Built in the Elizabethan style it has a crenulated tower and grey limestone and sandstone. It has now been converted into Institute of Advanced Study.


Tara Devi Shimla
11kms. from the Shimla bus-stand. Tara Devi has a temple dedicated to the goddess of stars on top of the hill. There is a military Dairy Town here as well as the headquarters of Bharat Scouts and Guides. At a height of 6,070 ft. Tara Devi is an ideal place for a person wanting peace and some rest.