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Shimla Town (City), Shimla; Himachal Pradesh (India) - FeeLocation

Shimla Town 

 Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. This city is one of the biggest cities of the state. Shimla is the most traveled tourist destination in Himachal Pradesh. Summer and winter both seasons have attracted anyone to visit Shimla because in summers, you have no need of air conditioning and winter makes the picturesque view of snow covered city.


PICTURE : Shimla (Himachal Pradesh)









FeeLocation : Shimla City


PICTURE: Shimla  in Winters

 

Roads 

 Shimla town is situated along the Shimla-Kalka National Highway 5. And many Link roads are divided for different places inside the city.


Market

      Shimla is a good enough market to fulfil your needs or requirements. There is almost every facility to visitors, from eating, shopping to accommodation.


Railway Station, Shimla

       Shimla railway station is the last station in Kalka-Shimla Railway Line. Station is the largest in size to any other railway station of Himachal Pradesh. Station has ticket/reservation counters, canteen, toilet, retiring room, porters and private taxis facilities. It is located beside the Cart Road of Shimla. 



ISBT, Shimla

    ISBT ( Inter State Bus Terminal) Shimla, is an advanced bus stand in the perspective of Himachal Pradesh. Inter-state and inter district busses are founded  from here. There are accommodation and entertainment facilities available for travelers at ISBT, Shimla.


Important Buildings

                  Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. So, there is a Vidhan Sabha, Secretariat, IGMC Medical College, HPU (Himachal Pradesh University), High Court, Army headquarters and Police headquarters etc. situated at Shimla.


Visiting Places in Shimla Town


                 Shimla is a tourist destination in Himachal Pradesh. There are many places to explore or see. Following are very famous places in Shimla Town:


The Ridge

        Ridge is situated into the heart of the town. It is an open and huge area to spend some quality time with a loved one or family. There is Christ Church, Gaiety Theater, snacks shops and three of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr.Ys Parmar and Indira Gandhi's statues are installed at Ridge. It is situated between the Lakkar Bazar and Scandal point of Shimla. 


PICTURE : The Ridge, Shimla


The Mall Road, Shimla

      Mall road is a shopping hub of Shimla, here you will find world famous brands and non-branded shops for shopping. There are restaurants,  bakery and street food shops also at.


Kali Bari Temple

                Kali Bari temple is the temple of Maa Kali. It is  500-600 m. away from the Ridge. 


Jakhu Temple

           It is situated at Jakhu hill of Shimla and the temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman, A Giant sculpture of Lord Hanuman is also installed there, which is easily seen from the Ridge. It is 4 km above from Ridge. 


PICTURE : Lord Hanuman Sculpture, Jakhu (Shimla)


IIAS, Shimla

  IIAS (Indian Institute of Advanced Study) is Situated on the observatory hill of Shimla. Now, it is a research institute. But in the colonial period, it was the house of viceroys of India.


Sanjhauli 

   Dhingu Mata temple and a few metres away Dhali tunnel is situated at Sanjhauli.It is a well populated area of Shimla.

How to Reach

(By Road)

 

   Shimla is situated beside the Kalka-Shimla National Highway 5. It is the major road to reach Shimla, besides it many other district roads and state highways helps you to reach Shimla as per your convenience.


(By Train)

      Shimla has its own railway station, it is a part of the Kalka-Shimla Railway Line.


(By Air)

           Jubbarhatti Airport is only 25 km away from Shimla city.


Nearby Places


Shoghi

     It is 15 km from Shimla, in the direction towards Solan. Speciality - Road goes to Tara Devi Temple.


Kufari 

       It is 16 km from Shimla, in the direction towards Rampur. Speciality - Hill Station.









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