Shimla

Christ Church (Shimla)

Yellow neo-Gothic church on the Ridge, consecrated in 1857, known for stained glass and its landmark clock.

Jakhoo Temple

Hanuman temple on Shimla's highest hill (about 2,455 m) with a 108-ft Hanuman statue, reached on foot or by ropeway.

The Ridge

Wide open promenade in the centre of Shimla with mountain views, Christ Church at one end and the town's main festival ground.

Kali Bari, Shimla

Kali temple built in 1845 by a Bengali Brahmin, near the Mall; linked to the goddess Shyamala, from whom Shimla's name is said to come.

Christ Church

Constructed in 1846, this is the second oldest church in North India. The stain-glass windows,representing charity, faith, patience, hope, fortitude and humility, and 19th century organ are particularly impressive. The fresco that surrounds the chapel window was designed by Lockw

Tara Devi Temple

Tara Devi is famous for its 250-year-old temple. Literally meaning "Star Goddess", Tara Devi is one of the many forms of Goddess Kali. This temple is located on the top of the hill. It is a perfect location for people who are looking for some rest and peace at a high altitude of

Himachal State Museum

Housed in a reconstructed Raj-style building, the State Museum displays a collection of around 10,000 artifacts gathered from all over Himachal Pradesh. The Pahari miniatures and 6–11th century Gupta sculptures are especially impressive.

Scandal Point

Busy junction where Mall Road meets the Ridge, a popular meeting point with valley views.

Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex

Victorian Gothic theatre on Mall Road (opened 1887) still used for plays, exhibitions and cultural events.

Himachal Pradesh state museum

Indian cultural museum

Sanjauli Mosque

mosque, located in Himachal Pradesh

Army Heritage Museum, Shimla

army museum in Himachal Pradesh, India

Shimla water catchment wildlife sanctuary

Talra Wildlife Sanctuary

is an eco-sensitive zone, notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC)

Children Park

Hip Hip Hurray Amusement Park

An amusement offering adventure activities like Burma bridge crossing, Flying Fox, rock climbing, boating, various rides, indoor golf & video games. Also has a restaurant, coffee shop & shopping.

Shimla Water Catchment Sanctuary

A unique, well preserved mixed Himalayan forest with predominantly Himalayan Cedar trees. Permits are required for entry ₹50 per person and ₹200 per car. Monday closed. Though not mandatory it's best to hire naturalists to take you into the sanctuary. Trained naturalists are avai

Indian Coffee House

Old-school, no-frills coffee house on Mall Road known for filter coffee and South Indian snacks.

Sita Ram & Sons

One of Shimla's oldest eateries, famous for its chole bhature (locally called channa bhatura/luchi).

Himachali Rasoi

Small restaurant near Mall Road serving traditional Himachali dham and dishes like siddu, patande and babru.

Wake & Bake Cafe

Upstairs Mall Road cafe opposite the Town Hall, popular for breakfast, crepes and waffles.

Cafe Simla Times

Rooftop cafe, bistro and bar inside Hotel Willow Banks on The Mall, with valley views and wood-fired pizzas.

Cafe Sol (Hotel Combermere)

Restaurant-bar inside Hotel Combermere near the Tourism Lift, known for continental food and wood-fired pizzas.

Cafe Under Tree

Deodar-wood cafe below Jakhoo Temple, known for pahadi chai and patila coffee.

Himchi bar and kitchen

Sol the brew house

Sher-e-Punjab

Home-style food at reasonable prices. The mixed vegetable dish with butter chappathi is recommended.

Ajay Dhaba

Amar Bhojnalaya

Mall Road, Shimla

Shimla's pedestrian shopping and promenade street lined with colonial buildings, cafes and woollen and handicraft shops.

Himachal Emporium

An excellent place to purchase locally made handicrafts at fixed prices. Run by the Himachal Pradesh Government.

Minchys

Himachal Fruit Product products such as jams, squashes and wines. The main shop is on the Delhi-Shimla Highway, you can find stalls everywhere on the highway and in the city.

Lower Bazaar Shimla

Crowded bazaar below Mall Road for everyday goods, clothes and snacks.

Shoghi Market

Sanjauli Bazar

MALL ROAD

Kasumpti market

Lakkar Bazaar

Shimla market next to the Ridge known for wooden crafts and souvenirs.