Top 20 Things to do in Shimla

Located atop Jakhoo Hill, the 108 feet tall idol of Lord Hanuman located at the top of the hill is a big attraction for tourists.The hill is situated 2.5 km from the Ridge at a height of 2,455 m above sea level and is Shimla's highest peak.Next is Christ Church which is the oldest church in North India and was built by the British in 1857 . The majestic appearance of the church and its stunning location makes it a prime attraction in Shimla.The Mall Road in Shimla, located in the heart of the town, is the main street that is lined up with a myriad of restaurants, clubs. At the same time, the place boasts of the other exciting attractions such as the Scandal Point and Kali Bari Temple.Lakkar Bazaar is one of the popular street shopping places famous for the wooden decorative items apart from this Lower Bazar is also close by for some good stuff.

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1. Jakhoo Temple

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2. Christ Church

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3. Johnnie’s Wax Museum

Viceregal Lodge is located on the Observatory Hills is 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-story 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.Bird Park is more popularly known as Himalayan Aviary, this park in Shimla is one of the most famous accommodating a large range of birds. The park is filled with lush green trees and various types of plants rendering an overall calm and soothing environment. The presence of pheasants, peacocks, and peafowl makes this park the perfect place for wildlife photographers and birdwatching enthusiasts.Nestled amidst towering snow-clad mountains, deodar trees, lush-greenery and huge lawns with Annandale at its backdrop, the Army Heritage Museum is one of the astonishing museums of its kind in India.

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11. Viceregal Lodge & Botanical Gardens

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12. Himalayan Bird Park

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13. Army Heritage Museum

Located at 2800 metres above sea level, Kufri Fun World is one of the highest amusement parks in the world.It has the highest go kart track in the world. Situated amidst the snow-capped Himalayan peaks,it is one of the most beautifully situated amusement parks in the world.It has Rides like Snow Skiing,Haunted House,Mirror Maze,TunnelRide, Roller-Skating,Bungee Ejection.Advenutre Park has Zipline and many thrilled Rides.Kufri Nature Park is located on snow-capped hills at an elevation of 2600 m above sea level. The nature park is spread over an area of 90 hectares. Parts of the nature park shelter small numbers of animals and the alpine meadows are carpeted with many species of flora. You can find some rare wild animals like Monal, Tibetan Wolf, Brown Bear, Musk Deer, Barking Deer and Snow Leopard.

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15. Kufri Fun World

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16. Kufri Adventures

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17. Himalayan Nature Park

A perfect place to unravel is Shimla Forest Reserve where you could try Camping. Away from the crowded city you would find solitude in the cedar forest surrounded by the enchanting fragrance of the wilderness to rejuvenate your mind body and soul.The two famous temples apart from Kali Bari Temple and Hanuman Temple are the Tara Devi Temple and the Vaishno Devi Mata Temple.The Kalka-Shimla Toy Train Ride is one of the major tourist attractions of the world. Built in 1903,It’s not only a wonderful toy train journey through the breath-taking Himalayas all the way but it has a place in the UNESCO World Heritage listing.It takes 5 to 7 hours all the way to Shimla.

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20. Shimla Reserve Forest Sanctuary

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21. Tara Devi Temple

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22. Vaishno Devi Temple