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In Summer, Shimla is best place to visit due to the its cool temperature. In
winter it’s popular due to snowfall. You can enjoy snowfall in month of
December and January.
Mall Road : This is the main street in Shimla. Constructed during British colonial
rule, the Mall road is located a level below the ridge. For this reason, the locals
— and tourists— are often found strolling on this road in the evenings.Mall road
has a number of showrooms, department stores, shops, restaurants and cafes.
Church Situated on the Ridge Christ Church is the second oldest church. It has a
very majestic appearance and inside there are stained glass windows which
represent faith, hope, charity, fortitude, patience and humility.
Jakhu Hill: 2 km from Shimla, at a height of 8,000 ft, Jakhu Hill is the highest
peak an offers a beautiful view of the town and of the snow-covered Himalayas.
At the top of the hill, is an old temple of Lord Hanuman, which is also the home of
countless playful monkeys waiting to be fed by all visitors.
Shimla State Museum: The museum, which was opened in 1974, has tried to
protect hill-out and the cultural wealth of the state. There is a collection of
miniature Pahari paintings, sculptures, bronzes wood-carvings and also
costumes, textiles and jewellery of the region.
Summer Hill is Situated at a distance of 5 km from the Ridge is the lovely
township of Summer Hill, at a height of 6,500 ft on the Shimla-Kalka railway line.
Mahatma Gandhi lived in these quiet surroundings during his visits to Shimla.
Himachal Pradesh University is situated here.
Sankat Mochan: A very famous Lord Hanuman temple is located here.
Mashobra: 13 km from Shimla, site of the annual Sipi fair in June.
Kufri 16 km from Shimla at a height of 8,600 ft, Kufri is the local winter sports
centre, and it also has a small zoo.
Chail was built as summer retreat by the Maharaja of Patiala during the British
Raj, it is known for its cricket pitch, the highest in the world.
Tattapani: Location of sulphur springs which are found near the Tatapani mandir
(holy temple)
New Shimla: The main residential area of Shimla.
Transport
Local transport in Shimla is by bus or private vehicles. Buses ply frequently on the
circular road surrounding the city centre. Heavy local transport can be seen between
Shimla and its major suburbs which include Sanjauli, Kasumpti, Summer Hill, Totu and
New Shimla. Tourist taxis are also an option for out of town trips. Locals typically
traverse the city on foot. Private vehicles are prohibited on the Mall, Ridge and nearby
markets.
Road
Shimla is well-connected by road. National Highway 22(NH 22) connects Shimla to the
nearest big city of Chandigarh. Shimla is connected by road to all the major towns.
HRTC (Himachal Road Transport Corporation) runs 24 daily bus services between
Delhi to Shimla (including 7 luxury Volvo services). Buses from Chandigarh to Shimla
are available round the clock.
AiR
Shimla Airport is at Jubbarhatti, 23 kilometres (14 mi) from the city. Currently, there are
no regular commercial flights to the city.
Rail
Shimla railway station
The scenic Kalka Shimla Railway, a narrow gauge track, is listed in the Guinness Book
of Records for the steepest rise in altitude in a distance of 96 km. Kalka, the plains rail
terminus, has daily departures to major Indian cities. The city boasts a total of three
railway stations with Shimla the main station and two others located at Summer Hill and
Totu (Jutogh) respectively. It was built to connect Shimla, the summer capital of India
during the British Raj, with the Indian rail system. The route is famous for its scenery
and improbable construction.
In 2007, the government of Himachal Pradesh declared the railway a heritage property.
KALKA-SHIMLA : The former 'Summer Capital' of the Raj, Shimla is an important
destination for holiday makers. Come summer or snow, tourists rush to Shimla either to beat the
heat or to catch snow flakes drifting down.
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