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Places to See in Shimla
Christ Church
Category : Religious
Jakhoo Temple
Category : Religious
The Ridge of Shimla
Category : History & Culture
Shimla State Museum
Category : History & Culture
George Castle
Category : History & Culture
Himachal State Museum
Category : History & Culture
#6 of the things to 10 do in Shimla
Himachal State Museum: A colonial building laid out in a spacious lawn, this museum is located on the Mall Road and is home to an excellent collection of coins, photographs and local handicrafts.
The Mall
Category : History & Culture
#7 of the things to 10 do in Shimla
The Mall: This is the main shopping area in Shimla and has many restaurants, shops, offices and post offices.
Tara Devi Temple
Category : Religious
#8 of the things to 10 do in Shimla
Tara Devi Temple is situated at a height of 1851 meters above sea level. Tara Devi Temple is situated at a distance of 11 kilometers from Shimla. Tara Devi Temple is accessible by rail, bus and car. The road is the National Highway 22 (NH 22).
Summer Hill
Category : Nature
#9 of the things to 10 do in Shimla
Summer Hill: Located 5 km from the Ridge is the beautiful little township of Summer Hill. Sitting at an altitude of 5600 feet on the Shimla- Kalkarailway line, this is where Mahatma Gandhi used to stay when he used to visit Shimla. This is also where the Himachal Pradesh University is situated.
Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex
Category : History & Culture
#10 of the things to 10 do in Shimla
Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex: One of the most historic places in Shimla, the Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex is 122 years old and has been recently been reopened to the public. The theatre is built in a Gothic Victorial style and is an important centre for various cultural and literary events.
Tourist Destinations Near Shimla
Sankat Mochan
Naldehra
Naldehra: Naldehra is 23 kilometers from Shimla. It has India's oldest nine hole golf course laid out by Lord Curzon during the era of the British Raj.
Chail
Chail is situated at a distance of 45 kilometers from Shimla city. Chail has the unique distinction of having the highest cricket pitch in the world. The twinkling lights of Shimla from Chail is a memorable sight.
Kufri
Kufri is a winter sports capital. Kufri is situated at an altitude of 2622 meters above sea level Skiing can be pursued in Kufri. It takes approximately one hour to drive to Kufri from Shimla city
Last Updated on : May 31, 2014
Places to Visit in Shimla