Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh , home to a number of buildings, temples and churches. The city is very famous among the tourists for its beauty and attractions, it offers.
Shimla hosts one of the biggest events in South Asia that is, the mountain biking race MTB Himalaya. The city is also known to have the largest natural ice-skating rink in South Asia.
Shimla’s incredible forests, valleys, beautiful lakes, pleasant climate, and colonial ambiance come together to make this hill station a charming place.
With a wide range of attractions, the place never fails to live up to its reputation. Some of the best places to visit in Shimla are:
Shimla, also known as the "Queen of the Hills" is one of India's most popular hill stations, having a large number of historical places . Some of them are:
Shimla is not just famous for snowcapped Himalayan peaks but also a place with a number of religious places that were constructed during British Raj. Some of them include:
Shimla is home to a number of museums that are of great historical importance. While visiting this mesmerizing city, one should never miss to pay a visit to below listed museums:
Shimla is very famous for its shopping spots among the travelers, for souvenirs and things like local handicrafts, wood artifacts, Tibetan jewellery,Himachali woollen caps, shawls and clothes and hand-woven carpets. Some of the best places to shop in Shimla are:
The city of Shimla celebrates various fairs and festivals throughout the year. Some of the festivals that are celebrated with great joy and happiness are:
The city of hills has a delectable cuisine with many mouth-watering dishes which are perfect for the mountainous climate, and are a must-try here such as:
Shimla has a wide range of restaurants which serve the local delicacies as well as foods from other cuisines like North Indian, South Indian, Chinese etc. Some good restaurants and eateries in Shimla are as listed:
If you are planning a trip to the city of hills, below listed hotels can be considered for a comfortable stay:
Shimla has several pubs and nightclubs where one can have interesting nightlife experiences or hangout; Some of the best pubs and bars in Shimla are:
English and Hindi are the dominant languages spoken in Shimla but Punjabi is also spoken by sizeable minority. Other than that, Pahari language is also spoken by the local residents.
Hindi:
Punjabi:
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