Attractions in Shimla
The Chalets, Naldehra is located at a distance of 22 kms from Shimla.
Shimla, capital of Himachal Pradesh as we know it, has previously been capital to Punjab post independence as well as declared the summer capital of British India in 1864.
The weather this city is blessed with made the British nostalgic for home and made it the perfect destination for tourists to escape the scotching heat of the plains to enjoy green valleys and snow capped mountains. At an altitude of 2200 meters above sea level, cedar forests famous for their pine, oak and deodar trees adorn Shimla.
The Mall Road
The Mall road is undoubtedly the top tourist attraction in Shimla. As the prime street of Shimla it’ll take you through shops, restaurants, cafes, saloons, post offices, fire stations and much more. Built by the British it famous for:
The Ridge which is a remarkable colossal expanse, also famous for the water tank it is built over with a capacity of 1000000 gallons of water built in 1880 with just lime mortar.
Christ Church situated on the ridge, it was built in the neo Gothic style in 1857 largly the serve the Anglican British community. Colonel J.T Boileau designed it in 1844. The estimated cost of construction at that time was 40,000-50,000 Rupees
Scandal point true to its name was the place where the Maharaja of Patiala eloped with the then British Viceroys daughter. This spot also adorns a statue of Lala Lajpat Rai, the legendary Indian freedom fighter.
The Gaiety Theater a renowned landmark of Shimla established in 1877, It was designed by the prominent architect Mr. Henry Irwin, built in the exquisite gothic architecture. Rudyard Kipling, Tom Alter, Jeniffer Kendall, Nasserudin Shah, Anupam Kher, Shabana Aazmi and many more have performed here.
Locate on Google MapsThe Mall Road
The Mall road is undoubtedly the top tourist attraction in Shimla. As the prime street of Shimla it’ll take you through shops, restaurants, cafes, saloons, post offices, fire stations and much more. Built by the British it famous for:
The Ridge which is a remarkable colossal expanse, also famous for the water tank it is built over with a capacity of 1000000 gallons of water built in 1880 with just lime mortar.
Christ Church situated on the ridge, it was built in the neo Gothic style in 1857 largly the serve the Anglican British community. Colonel J.T Boileau designed it in 1844. The estimated cost of construction at that time was 40,000-50,000 Rupees
Scandal point true to its name was the place where the Maharaja of Patiala eloped with the then British Viceroys daughter. This spot also adorns a statue of Lala Lajpat Rai, the legendary Indian freedom fighter.
The Gaiety Theater a renowned landmark of Shimla established in 1877, It was designed by the prominent architect Mr. Henry Irwin, built in the exquisite gothic architecture. Rudyard Kipling, Tom Alter, Jeniffer Kendall, Nasserudin Shah, Anupam Kher, Shabana Aazmi and many more have performed here.
Locate on Google MapsThe Viceregal Lodge
The Gaiety Theater, a renowned landmark of Shimla established in 1877, It was designed by the prominent architect Mr. Henry Irwin, built in the exquisite gothic architecture. Rudyard Kipling, Tom Alter, Jeniffer Kendall, Nasserudin Shah, Anupam Kher, Shabana Aazmi and many more have performed here.
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The Viceregal Lodge
The Gaiety Theater, a renowned landmark of Shimla established in 1877, It was designed by the prominent architect Mr. Henry Irwin, built in the exquisite gothic architecture. Rudyard Kipling, Tom Alter, Jeniffer Kendall, Nasserudin Shah, Anupam Kher, Shabana Aazmi and many more have performed here.
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Sanat Art Gallery
A hidden gem of Shimla, the Sanat art foundation is home to an incredible 1500+ works of art, which includes paintings, sculptures and much more.
Works by Shree Sanat Chatterjee, who was the last living pioneer of the Bengal school of art along with his son Him Chatterjee, head of the fine arts department of Himachal University, adorn the walls of the gallery. A must visit for everyone.
Locate on Google MapsSanat Art Gallery
A hidden gem of Shimla, the Sanat art foundation is home to an incredible 1500+ works of art, which includes paintings, sculptures and much more.
Works by Shree Sanat Chatterjee, who was the last living pioneer of the Bengal school of art along with his son Him Chatterjee, head of the fine arts department of Himachal University, adorn the walls of the gallery. A must visit for everyone.
Locate on Google MapsHimachal state Museum
Housed in an old Victorian mansion,”Invererm” which was later altered to fit the museum.
It is open from Tuesday-Sunday 9am-5pm and is classified into 5 galleries, namely wall painting gallery, pre historic gallery, archeology galley, wood carving gallery and numismatic gallery.
Enormous collections of paintings, coins, jewels, handicrafts etc are seen in the gallery.
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Himachal state Museum
Housed in an old Victorian mansion,”Invererm” which was later altered to fit the museum.
It is open from Tuesday-Sunday 9am-5pm and is classified into 5 galleries, namely wall painting gallery, pre historic gallery, archeology galley, wood carving gallery and numismatic gallery.
Enormous collections of paintings, coins, jewels, handicrafts etc are seen in the gallery.
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Annadale
Annadale is an Army area at the bottom of the valley which includes a golf course, a helipad, a cactus museum as well as an Army heritage museum displaying arms, historical weapons, arts and many war memorial objects.
Pre independence, Annadale was 1 st used by the East India Company and then the British Raj for events including gymkhana, polo and cricket matched among many more.
Locate on Google MapsAnnadale
Annadale is an Army area at the bottom of the valley which includes a golf course, a helipad, a cactus museum as well as an Army heritage museum displaying arms, historical weapons, arts and many war memorial objects.
Pre independence, Annadale was 1 st used by the East India Company and then the British Raj for events including gymkhana, polo and cricket matched among many more.
Locate on Google MapsShimla Heritage Walk
From being the summer capital of British India to a huge tourist attraction,Shimla has a historical background, rich in culture and heritage.
Shimlas heritage walk begins at Clarks Hotel and ends at the Viceregal Lodge taking you through its most astonishing architectural and heritage zones. We recommend hiring a professional guide to walk and talk you through the city’s marvels.
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Shimla Heritage Walk
From being the summer capital of British India to a huge tourist attraction,Shimla has a historical background, rich in culture and heritage.
Shimlas heritage walk begins at Clarks Hotel and ends at the Viceregal Lodge taking you through its most astonishing architectural and heritage zones. We recommend hiring a professional guide to walk and talk you through the city’s marvels.
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Jakhoo Temple
Jakhoo temple rests on Shimla’s highest peak at about 2455 meters above sea level. Legend has it that Lord Hanuman stopped on this hilltop on his was to find the Sanjeevni booti to resuscitate Laxmana.
Hence this temple is dedicated to lord Hanuman with a 108 foot statue of him that is visible from all across Shimla. You can take a cable car or hire a horse from the ridge to take you to the temple.
Locate on Google MapsJakhoo Temple
Jakhoo temple rests on Shimla’s highest peak at about 2455 meters above sea level. Legend has it that Lord Hanuman stopped on this hilltop on his was to find the Sanjeevni booti to resuscitate Laxmana.
Hence this temple is dedicated to lord Hanuman with a 108 foot statue of him that is visible from all across Shimla. You can take a cable car or hire a horse from the ridge to take you to the temple.
Locate on Google MapsThe Himalayan bird park
Located in close proximity to the Viceregal lodge at about 2213 meters above sea level the Himalayan bird park is surrounded by deodar, oak, pine and rhododendron trees.
It is a great place for bird lovers as well as children with a considerable collection of peacocks, pheasant’s, monals and many more. It is open for visitors between March and September.
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The Himalayan bird park
Located in close proximity to the Viceregal lodge at about 2213 meters above sea level the Himalayan bird park is surrounded by deodar, oak, pine and rhododendron trees.
It is a great place for bird lovers as well as children with a considerable collection of peacocks, pheasant’s, monals and many more. It is open for visitors between March and September.
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The Ice Skating rink
The ice skating rink in Shimla is the only natural ice skating rink in India and is one of the oldest outdoor rinks in Asia.
Ice skating sessions are conducted morning and evening, everyday in the winter months between December and beginning March.
Locate on Google MapsThe Ice Skating rink
The ice skating rink in Shimla is the only natural ice skating rink in India and is one of the oldest outdoor rinks in Asia.
Ice skating sessions are conducted morning and evening, everyday in the winter months between December and beginning March.
Locate on Google MapsThe Dorje Dark Monastery
The mesmerizing Dorje Dark monastery was originally one of the “six Mother” monasteries in Tibet, which was destroyed by the Chinese in the Battle of Chamdo in 1950 and was later rebuilt in Shimla in 1984 to replace the original.
The monastery is run by Tibetan exiles and displays the relevance of the Tibetan culture in the state.
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The Dorje Dark Monastery
The mesmerizing Dorje Dark monastery was originally one of the “six Mother” monasteries in Tibet, which was destroyed by the Chinese in the Battle of Chamdo in 1950 and was later rebuilt in Shimla in 1984 to replace the original.
The monastery is run by Tibetan exiles and displays the relevance of the Tibetan culture in the state.
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