Shimla, the Queen of Hills, is the capital of Himachal Pradesh and a beloved hill station since British colonial times. The Ridge promenade, Christ Church, and toy train rides through pine-covered mountains make it one of India's most iconic Himalayan retreats.
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Top spots in Shimla
Chadwick Falls
Towering waterfall in a gorge amid dense pine & deodar forest, accessible via a short trail.
Himachal State Museum
Art & artifacts such as ancient tools, dolls, coins & traditional garments in a Victorian mansion.
Viceregal Lodge
This palatial former summer home of British viceroys, now a government office, offers guided tours.
Christ Church, Shimla
Neo-Gothic-style church in scenic, romantic surrounds with stained glass & a pipe organ.
Ridge, Shimla
Jakhu Ropeway Shimla
Hawa Ghar
Elevated pavilion offering vistas of Shimla's Mall Road, the Ridge esplanade & the Himalayas.
Marina Waterfall
Gorton Castle
Originally constructed in the 19th century, this landmark castle boasts neo-Gothic architecture.
Kali Bari Temple, Shimla
Circa-1845 hilltop temple accessible by stairs & popular for picturesque mountain views.