From stately Windsor Castle where the "Widow of Windsor" reigned in lonely, isolated splendour after the death of her beloved consort, Prince Albert, to the small, but ancient temple surrounded by thick woods where the himalayan Goddess, Shamla, a synonym of Kali, reigned her celestial realm on earth is indeed, distant cry, but for well over a century, the two places, almost inter-linked, ruled the destiny of this sub-continent.

The summers in Shimla are quit pleasant as the maximum temperature rarely crosses 25°C. Winters are cold and Shimla experiences quite a heavy snowfall.

Tourist Attractions

The Mall

The hub of Shimla is the Mall, which runs along the Ridge and is crowded with tourists. It is the city's most famous shopping center, with shops selling all items, from clothes to junk food. The Ridge is a large open space in the heart of the town and presents excellent views of the mountain ranges. Most of Shimla's landmarks are located here.
 

The State Museum

About 2.5 km from Scandal Point is the State Museum, which has a good collection of statues, miniatures, coins and photos from in and around Himachal Pradesh. It was built in 1974.
 

Christ Church and St. Michael's Cathedral

Another of Shimla's major landmarks is the Christ Church and St. Michael's Cathedral. It is the second oldest church in Northern India built between 1846 and 1857. It is located just off the Mall, below the District Center and is known for its stained glass windows.

Jhaku Temple

Jhaku temple, dedicated to Hanumanji, the attendant of Lord Rama, is to the east of the town center, near the highest point of the Shimla Ridge. It is at a height of 8048 feet above sea level and offers a panoramic view of the city.


Other Attractions

There are many more attractions and viewpoints in Shimla to see and enjoy. Some of the popular ones are Chotta Shimla, Barns Court, Annandale, Auckland House, and Stirling Castle.

Hotels

There are enough decent accommodation options in Shimla and the scene is getting better every passing day. There are a number of star category hotels as well as hill resorts catering to the needs of tourists coming to explore Shimla or interesting in exploring the scenic region around.


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Heritage Hotels in Shimla
Hotel Springfields
Hotel Woodville Palace Resorts
Hotel Cecil

4 Star Hotels in Shimla
Clarke's Hotel
Shilon Resort