Mall Road : The famous shopping and café market in Shimla, where you can buy low cost goods. So, indulge in a shopping spree and relish delicious cuisines.
The Ridge : Famous for its Scenic views, travelers come to the area that is near Mall road.
Scandal point : Near ridge, this point is famous as the history entails that the romantic couples, Maharaja of Patiala and daughter of viceroy used to meet here.
Kali Mari temple : Temple of Maa Shyamala (aka Maa Kali) after whom the town was given the name Shimla.
Jhonnie’s Wax Museum : it is located on Mall road. The place has wax sculptors of famous dignitaries like Mahatma Gandhi, Shahrukh Khan, etc.
Jhakoo Temple : located at the highest peak of Shimla, the temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
Tara Devi Temple : Around 11 km from the main city, this temple is consecrated to the goddess of stars.
Tattpani: 51 km from the main city, the place is near the gushing waters of the River Sutlej. A must visit to encounter the Hot Springs and olden caves.
Kufri: Enjoy the thrill and peace of the snowfall here. The place is 13 km from the main city, has an amusement park and snow sports to enjoy.
Naldehra and Mashobra : unlike Shimla, these places are quiet and apt for the calmness, which many hanker to seek.
• History facts about the “Queen of hill sites”
• In 1864, Shimla was announced as the Summer Capital of the British.
• After India gained independence, the town was declared the capital of Punjab. It later changed to be the capital of Himachal Pradesh.
• During the agi? century, Shimla was a dense forest with Jnakoo temple and a mal civilization.
• It was later called Shimla, named after the Goddess Shyamala Devi, aka Maa Kaali.
• In 1832, Shimla had its foremost political meeting under colonial rule. It was a meeting of the Governor-General Lord William and the representatives of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
Geographically, Shimla lies at 30° 6' North latitude and 77° 11' East longitude, and its mean elevation is 2397.59m above msl. The existing town resembles an irregular crescent with an 9.2 km extension from one end to the other, covering a total area of 19.55 sq.km.
The average temperature during summer is between 16 and 25 °C (61 and 77 °F), and between 3 and 11 °C (37 and 52 °F) in winter. Monthly precipitation varies between 13.6 millimetres (0.54 in) in November and 350 millimetres (14 in) in August.