1- Christ Church

 Museum & Gallery

 Duration of visit: 1 Hour

 Timings: 10 AM to 5 PM on all days except Mondays and Public Holidays.

 Entry Fee: NA

An exquisite example of neo-gothic architecture, Christ Church has been an irreplaceable part of Shimla’s scenery. Located on The Ridge, it was built in this year 1857 and it Draw almost 3 years to complete this architectural marvel. The stained glass windows, the clock tower and the frescos are some of the interest of this church. It also houses the biggest pipe organ in India and has been a part of many Bollywood Films like Black and 3 Idiots.

Famous for: Photography, Religion, Architecture, and History.

Tickets: No entry fee.

Opening Timings: Open all days.

 

2-The Ridge

Historical & Heritage

 Duration of visit: 30 Mins – 1 Hr

 Timings: 6 AM to 9 PM

 

 Entry Fee: FREE

At the inside of the town is The Shimla Ridge, which offers amazing views of the mountain peaks of the land. The Ridge is a spacious open space that runs from east to west along the Mall, which is yet another best visitor destination. It connects to the Scandal inside on the west. If you love the view of mountains, this is your dream haven. The marvelous view of snow-clad bluff ranges spellbinds you.

Tickets: No entry fee.

Timings: 8AM To 6PM.

3-Mall Road

Shopping

 Duration of visit: 1 Hour

 Timings: 9 AM to 9 PM

 Entry Fee: FREE

Located below The Ridge, Mall Road offers a glimpse of Shimla in an outline. It is filled with many shops, cafes, restaurants, book shops and many Visitor Appeal. Take a stroll on Mall Road and get shocked at every turn by the things this place has to offer. The scenic beauty of Shimla can also be seen still here.

Famous for: Shopping, Cuisine, Photography, Tourist spots, History.

Tickets: No entry fee.

Opening Timings: Open all days.

4-Indian Institute of Advance Study

Adventure / Trekking |  Nature & Scenic

 Duration of visit: 2-3 Hours

 Timings: 8 AM to 6 PM

 Entry Fee: No Entry Fee. Activity cost varies.

The Indian Institute of Advanced Study or Rashtrapati Niwas is housed in the best vice regal Lodge situated on top of the Observatory Hill. The building was from between 1880 and 1888 during British reign. The year 1965 saw the formulation of Indian Institute of Advanced Study here by Dr. Radhakrishnan.

Famous for: Photography, Nature, Architecture, History, and Science.

Tickets: 20 INR for Indian citizens, 20 INR extra for Garden Visit and 50 INR for Foreigners.

Timings:  9:30am to 4:50pm.

 

5-Summer Hill

 Pilgrimage

 Duration of visit: 2 Hours

Timings: 8 AM to 6 PM

Entry Fee: FREE

 

A quaint town located on the periphery of Shimla, Summer Hill is also called as Potter’s Hill. In the past, this was where potters used to crowd clay to make pots. At a height of 1283 meter above sea level, Summer Hill offers amazing views of the valley and the greenery around. It is 5 km from the unique Ridge, which is frequented by Visitor in great numbers. The hill is a part of a cluster of seven hills, which form Shimla and hence you are sure to have amazing sights from the top.

Famous for: Nature, Photography, Architecture, and History.

Tickets: No entry fee.

Opening Timings: Open all days at all times.

 

 

6- Jakhoo Hill

Historical & Heritage

 Duration of visit: 30 Mins

 Timings: 10 AM to 5 PM on all days except Monday

 Entry Fee: Rs. 20 for Indians, Rs 50 for Foreigners

Situated 2 km from Shimla, Jakhoo Hill is the biggest peak in the entire hill station offers scenic view of the city and snow capped Himalayan Mountains. The 8000 ft Jakhoo Hill is a best visitor attraction that is visited by nature lovers and pilgrims as well. It is home to the ancient Jakhoo Temple, which has a big statue of Hanuman, its chief deity. Located at a distance of 8500 feet above sea level, the 108 feet tall statue has sensors to drive away the birds.

Famous for: Photography, Serenity and Nature.

Tickets: No entry fee.

Timings:  6am -11pm & 4pm- 8pm

 

7-Tara Devi Temple & Kali Bari Temple

Historical & Heritage |  Pilgrimage

 Duration of visit: 1-2 Hours

 Timings: 7 AM to 6:30 PM

 

 Entry Fee: FREE

Tara Devi Temple is situated near Shogi village on Shimla – Kalka National Highway. The temple is famous for its heart stopping location and beautiful valleys around the hill. The temple is one of the top pilgrimage sites and also a popular place for sightseeing in Shimla The Temple is dedicated to Goddess Tara (goddess of stars) and stands on Tara Devi hilltop lies at an altitude of 1851 meters
The location of the temple on the Hill top makes it appear that the goddess seems to keep everyone under the protective gaze, showering innumerable blessings on her worshippers From here one can get a panoramic view of Shimla and snow-clad Himalayan range on one side with the other side revealing the plains at a far distance.
There are big precessions and celebration held at the temple during the Navaratras and Ashtami.
Timings: 7 am to 6:30 pm.

 

8-Scandal Point

Adventure  |  Nature & Scenic

 Duration of visit: 1Hours

 Timings: 8 AM to 8 PM

 Entry Fee: No Entry Fee. Activity cost varies.

Scandal point is where the Mall road joins Ridge road on the west side. The name arose from the commotion caused by the supposed elopement of a British lady with an Indian Maharaja. The story goes that the Maharaja of Patiala had eloped with the daughter of the British Viceroy. This had led to the Maharaja being banished from entering Shimla by the British authorities. He countered the move by setting himself a new summer capital – now famous hill resort of Chail, 45 km from Shimla. The most prominent feature of the point today is a statue of the Indian freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai (no relation to the scandal). Next to Scandal Point is the General Post Office, Shimla.

9-Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir

Historical & Heritage |  Pilgrimage

 Duration of visit: 1-2 Hours

 Timings: 7 AM to 6:30 PM

 Entry Fee: FREE

Sankat Mochan temple is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Shimla, which is located amid the lush green and tranquil locals of Himachal Pradesh. Tourists visit this temple to pay obeisance to the deities of Lord Rama and other notable gods of the Hindu pantheon. This spiritual destination is located approximately 5 kilometers away from Shimla and it is the second most popular tourist spot after Jakhu Temple. The temple, which was established in the year 1950, was the result of an initiative taken by the noted religious figure-Baba Neeb Karori Ji Maharaj, who was amazed by the beauty of the place. He stayed in the deep dark woods for ten days and decided to establish a Hindu temple on the location. This majestic temple houses the deities of Lord Rama, Lord Shiva, and Hanuman.
Timings: 7 am to 6:30 pm.

10-kalka Shimla Railway

Historical & Heritage |  Pilgrimage

Duration of visit: 1-2 Hours

Timings: 7 AM to 6:30 PM