The Ridge
Weather : 14° C
Timings : 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Time Required : 2-3 hours
Entry Fee : No entry fee
The 'British Summer Capital' - Situated in the heart of Shimla, The Ridge is the most photographed wide-open road located along the Shimla Mall Road. The Ridge has everything, from shops selling some specialty artifacts to spectacular views of the snow-capped mountain ranges. It is famous for many things, but also known for shopping and for being the social center of the city. The rich past of Shimla is revealed by the standing Gothic buildings in this part of the city.
Mall Road, Shimla
Weather : 14° C
Time Required : 3 to 4 hours
Mall Road in Shimla, located in the heart of the city, is the main road lined with innumerable restaurants, clubs, banks, shops, post offices and tourist offices. Also, the place boasts of other exciting attractions, such as the Scandal Point and the Kali Bari Temple. By far one of the busiest and more commercialized areas of Shimla, this section is a mini-world in itself. Shimla Mall Road is one such stretch which truly celebrates the spirit of the hill town, its tourist hordes and valleys and hills covered with houses and hotels.The stores located on Mall Road are famous for their woolen garments and especially handicrafts apart from the usual books and jewellery. Wood furniture shops are especially famous; So when you shop here, don't miss to buy some exquisite wooden items that look like antiques. Vehicles are not allowed on this road except for emergency ones, which not only makes the Mall Road in Shimla an ideal place to visit in the evening without worrying about the traffic. Apart from shopping, Shimla Mall Road is also famous for its variety of cafes and the delicious cuisines served by them. In fact, the people here are spoiled for their choice when it comes to choosing a place to eat. The numerous leisure activities offered by Mall Road ensure that you do not get bored
Green Valley
Green Valley is a beautiful and blown mountain spectrum that comes on the path from Shimla to Kufri. The Green Valley is surrounded by lush green hills on all sides, which are covered with dense deodar and deodar forests. It is not unusual to see some yaks roaming and grazing in the valley.
Kufri
The views and the views only get better here, and the landscapes are more flattering, leaving little untouched by the tourist hordes.However, Kufri is also becoming increasingly popular with visitors, especially because of the zoo here. A must visit zoological park of Kufri which is famous for antelope, felines, bears and rare species of birds including Himalayan monal, which is the state bird of Himachal Pradesh.Mashru Peak is the highest point here and that point can be reached by trekking. Otherwise, Kufri itself is too cold and is used as a ski ground during winters. Accommodation options are also available here. The Wildflower Hall is also located nearby.
Jakhu Temple
The highest point of Shimla, Jakhu Temple is an ancient site dedicated to the Hindu god - Hanuman, amidst the lush green backdrop of the Shivalik hill range on Jakhu Hill. Jakhu Temple houses the world's largest Hanuman statue, which is visible from most parts of Shimla.Overlooking the Sister Town of Sanjauli, the wonderful setting of Jakhoo Temple in a thicket of beautiful deodar trees is complemented with abundant monkey population in and around Jakhoo Hill area. It is located in the center of Shimla at a distance of about 2 kilometers from the ridge, about 30 minutes journey.The construction of the Hanuman statue is a marvelous piece of engineering as it stands at an altitude of over 8000 feet, making it the tallest statue in the world at such a height above sea level, surpassing the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro. gives. It is 30 meters tall (excluding a pedestal of 8 meters) at an altitude of 700 meters (2,300 ft). According to the legend that surrounds the Jakhu temple, Lord Hanuman stayed at this place to take some rest before starting his search for the Sanjeevani Booti to revive Lord Lakshmana.