{"id":21901,"date":"2025-04-17T16:43:05","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T11:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/?p=21901"},"modified":"2025-04-17T17:18:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T11:48:38","slug":"20-best-shimla-tourist-places-a-fun-engaging-shimla-travel-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/20-best-shimla-tourist-places-a-fun-engaging-shimla-travel-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Best Shimla Tourist Places: A Fun &amp; Engaging Shimla Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Navneetsharmaiit-1024x635.jpg\" alt=\"image credits Navneetsharmaiit via Wikimedia\nTourist places in Shimla\nPlaces to visit in Himachal Pradesh\nTravel Shimla with family and friends \nbest places to visit in Shimla\" class=\"wp-image-21902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Navneetsharmaiit-1024x635.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Navneetsharmaiit-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Navneetsharmaiit-768x476.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Navneetsharmaiit-370x229.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Navneetsharmaiit-770x477.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Navneetsharmaiit-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Navneetsharmaiit.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shimla is not just about the top attractions in Shimla you\u2019ve read about a hundred times. Sure, The Ridge and Mall Road are great, but there\u2019s more to this charming hill town than shopping and selfies. Whether you love history, adventure, or just some quiet time in the mountains, here\u2019s a list of 20 tourist places in Shimla that you must check out\u2014with some exciting details you won\u2019t find in every other blog!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this Blog<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/20-best-shimla-tourist-places-a-fun-engaging-shimla-travel-guide\/#1_The_Ridge_%E2%80%93_The_Social_Heart_of_Shimla\" >1. The Ridge \u2013 The Social Heart of Shimla<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/20-best-shimla-tourist-places-a-fun-engaging-shimla-travel-guide\/#2_Kufri_%E2%80%93_More_Than_Just_Snow\" >2. Kufri \u2013 More Than Just Snow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/20-best-shimla-tourist-places-a-fun-engaging-shimla-travel-guide\/#3_Jakhoo_Temple_%E2%80%93_Where_Monkeys_Rule\" >3. Jakhoo Temple \u2013 Where Monkeys Rule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/20-best-shimla-tourist-places-a-fun-engaging-shimla-travel-guide\/#4_Indian_Institute_of_Advanced_Study_%E2%80%93_A_Peek_into_History\" >4. Indian Institute of Advanced Study \u2013 A Peek into History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/20-best-shimla-tourist-places-a-fun-engaging-shimla-travel-guide\/#5_Annandale_%E2%80%93_Where_Golf_Meets_Ghost_Stories\" >5. Annandale \u2013 Where Golf Meets Ghost Stories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/20-best-shimla-tourist-places-a-fun-engaging-shimla-travel-guide\/#6_Chadwick_Falls_%E2%80%93_A_Hidden_Treasure\" >6. Chadwick Falls \u2013 A Hidden Treasure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/20-best-shimla-tourist-places-a-fun-engaging-shimla-travel-guide\/#7_Christ_Church_%E2%80%93_A_Gothic_Marvel\" >7. Christ Church \u2013 A Gothic Marvel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/20-best-shimla-tourist-places-a-fun-engaging-shimla-travel-guide\/#8_Scandal_Point_%E2%80%93_The_Name_Says_It_All\" >8. Scandal Point \u2013 The Name Says It All<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/20-best-shimla-tourist-places-a-fun-engaging-shimla-travel-guide\/#9_Green_Valley_%E2%80%93_Straight_Out_of_a_Bollywood_Scene\" >9. Green Valley \u2013 Straight Out of a Bollywood Scene<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/20-best-shimla-tourist-places-a-fun-engaging-shimla-travel-guide\/#10_Tara_Devi_Temple_%E2%80%93_A_Walk_Through_the_Clouds\" >10. Tara Devi Temple \u2013 A Walk Through the Clouds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/20-best-shimla-tourist-places-a-fun-engaging-shimla-travel-guide\/#11_Mashobra_%E2%80%93_Apples_Adventure\" >11. Mashobra \u2013 Apples &amp; Adventure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/20-best-shimla-tourist-places-a-fun-engaging-shimla-travel-guide\/#12_Summer_Hill_%E2%80%93_Gandhis_Retreat\" >12. Summer Hill \u2013 Gandhi\u2019s Retreat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/20-best-shimla-tourist-places-a-fun-engaging-shimla-travel-guide\/#13_Naldehra_%E2%80%93_Indias_Oldest_Golf_Course\" >13. Naldehra \u2013 India\u2019s Oldest Golf Course<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/20-best-shimla-tourist-places-a-fun-engaging-shimla-travel-guide\/#14_Tattapani_%E2%80%93_A_Natural_Hot_Water_Bath\" >14. Tattapani \u2013 A Natural Hot Water Bath<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/20-best-shimla-tourist-places-a-fun-engaging-shimla-travel-guide\/#15_Himalayan_Bird_Park_%E2%80%93_A_Feathered_Wonderland\" >15. Himalayan Bird Park \u2013 A Feathered Wonderland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/20-best-shimla-tourist-places-a-fun-engaging-shimla-travel-guide\/#16_Lakkar_Bazaar_%E2%80%93_Woodwork_Wonderland\" >16. Lakkar Bazaar \u2013 Woodwork Wonderland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/20-best-shimla-tourist-places-a-fun-engaging-shimla-travel-guide\/#17_Shaily_Peak_%E2%80%93_The_Adventurers_Dream\" >17. Shaily Peak \u2013 The Adventurer\u2019s Dream<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/20-best-shimla-tourist-places-a-fun-engaging-shimla-travel-guide\/#18_Kali_Bari_Temple_%E2%80%93_Goddess_of_the_Mountains\" >18. Kali Bari Temple \u2013 Goddess of the Mountains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/20-best-shimla-tourist-places-a-fun-engaging-shimla-travel-guide\/#19_Gaiety_Theatre_%E2%80%93_A_Stage_with_a_Story\" >19. Gaiety Theatre \u2013 A Stage with a Story<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/20-best-shimla-tourist-places-a-fun-engaging-shimla-travel-guide\/#20_Stay_in_a_Luxury_Villa_in_Shimla_%E2%80%93_Because_Why_Not\" >20. Stay in a Luxury Villa in Shimla \u2013 Because Why Not?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"1-the-ridge-the-social-heart-of-shimla\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Ridge_%E2%80%93_The_Social_Heart_of_Shimla\"><\/span><strong>1. The Ridge \u2013 The Social Heart of Shimla<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ShashankSharma2511-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ShashankSharma2511-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ShashankSharma2511-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ShashankSharma2511-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ShashankSharma2511-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ShashankSharma2511-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ShashankSharma2511-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ShashankSharma2511.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone knows The Ridge as the place where people take a stroll. But did you know it was originally built to hold a huge water reservoir beneath it? If you\u2019ve ever wondered why no heavy traffic is allowed here, it\u2019s because the ground underneath isn\u2019t rock-solid!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-kufri-more-than-just-snow\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Kufri_%E2%80%93_More_Than_Just_Snow\"><\/span><strong>2. Kufri \u2013 More Than Just Snow<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kufri is known for its skiing and cold weather, but here\u2019s a fun fact: it once had one of the highest-altitude potato farms in India. The British grew their own potatoes here, and many old-timers say today\u2019s local crops don\u2019t compare!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-jakhoo-temple-where-monkeys-rule\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Jakhoo_Temple_%E2%80%93_Where_Monkeys_Rule\"><\/span><strong>3. Jakhoo Temple \u2013 Where Monkeys Rule<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home to the tallest Hanuman statue in the world, Jakhoo Temple is infamous for its mischievous monkeys. Pro tip: Don\u2019t carry food in your hands unless you\u2019re willing to donate it to these furry troublemakers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-indian-institute-of-advanced-study-a-peek-into-history\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Indian_Institute_of_Advanced_Study_%E2%80%93_A_Peek_into_History\"><\/span><strong>4. Indian Institute of Advanced Study \u2013 A Peek into History<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Arjit.thakur-1024x583.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Arjit.thakur-1024x583.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Arjit.thakur-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Arjit.thakur-768x437.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Arjit.thakur-370x211.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Arjit.thakur-770x438.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Arjit.thakur-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Arjit.thakur.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This grand building, once the summer retreat of British viceroys, has secret tunnels built for emergencies. Some say there\u2019s one leading all the way to the plains below, though it\u2019s now sealed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-annandale-where-golf-meets-ghost-stories\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Annandale_%E2%80%93_Where_Golf_Meets_Ghost_Stories\"><\/span><strong>5. Annandale \u2013 Where Golf Meets Ghost Stories<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Annandale is a stunning golf course today, but British officers used it for horse racing and polo. Locals whisper tales of ghostly figures seen on foggy nights\u2014maybe a British soldier still longing for a game?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"6-chadwick-falls-a-hidden-treasure\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Chadwick_Falls_%E2%80%93_A_Hidden_Treasure\"><\/span><strong>6. Chadwick Falls \u2013 A Hidden Treasure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike the overhyped waterfalls in other hill stations, Chadwick Falls remains relatively untouched, making it one of the best places to visit in Shimla! During monsoons, the water crashes down so fiercely that standing too close means getting an unplanned shower!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"7-christ-church-a-gothic-marvel\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Christ_Church_%E2%80%93_A_Gothic_Marvel\"><\/span><strong>7. Christ Church \u2013 A Gothic Marvel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"879\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Knipptang-879x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Knipptang-879x1024.jpg 879w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Knipptang-258x300.jpg 258w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Knipptang-768x895.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Knipptang-370x431.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Knipptang-770x897.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Knipptang-150x175.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Knipptang.jpg 1030w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 879px) 100vw, 879px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shimla\u2019s Christ Church is the second-oldest church in North India, but did you know that its original clock has been missing for years? It once rang out over the town, and old residents still miss the sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"8-scandal-point-the-name-says-it-all\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Scandal_Point_%E2%80%93_The_Name_Says_It_All\"><\/span><strong>8. Scandal Point \u2013 The Name Says It All<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ever wondered why it\u2019s called Scandal Point? In the 1800s, a British officer and a local princess allegedly eloped from here! This is where Shimla\u2019s gossip culture truly began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"9-green-valley-straight-out-of-a-bollywood-scene\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Green_Valley_%E2%80%93_Straight_Out_of_a_Bollywood_Scene\"><\/span><strong>9. Green Valley \u2013 Straight Out of a Bollywood Scene<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A favourite shooting spot for filmmakers, Green Valley has been in multiple Bollywood movies. Visit at sunrise, and you might feel like you\u2019ve walked into a film set yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"10-tara-devi-temple-a-walk-through-the-clouds\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Tara_Devi_Temple_%E2%80%93_A_Walk_Through_the_Clouds\"><\/span><strong>10. Tara Devi Temple \u2013 A Walk Through the Clouds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike crowded temples, Tara Devi requires a bit of a trek. But reaching the top feels like an achievement, and the breathtaking (oops, no \u201cbreathtaking\u201d allowed!) mountain views are totally worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"11-mashobra-apples-amp-adventure\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Mashobra_%E2%80%93_Apples_Adventure\"><\/span><strong>11. Mashobra \u2013 Apples &amp; Adventure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Supreetin-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Supreetin-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Supreetin-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Supreetin-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Supreetin-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Supreetin-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Supreetin-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Supreetin.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mashobra is famous for apple orchards, but if you visit in season, don\u2019t just admire them\u2014try shaking a tree (with permission, of course!). You\u2019ll never eat a fresher apple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"12-summer-hill-gandhis-retreat\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Summer_Hill_%E2%80%93_Gandhis_Retreat\"><\/span><strong>12. Summer Hill \u2013 Gandhi\u2019s Retreat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gandhiji stayed at Manorville Mansion here during his visits. The town\u2019s peaceful charm remains, making it an underrated gem for those seeking calm away from touristy spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"13-naldehra-indias-oldest-golf-course\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Naldehra_%E2%80%93_Indias_Oldest_Golf_Course\"><\/span><strong>13. Naldehra \u2013 India\u2019s Oldest Golf Course<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golf in the hills? Yes, please! Naldehra\u2019s course was designed by the British Viceroy himself, who loved it so much he named his daughter after the place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"14-tattapani-a-natural-hot-water-bath\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Tattapani_%E2%80%93_A_Natural_Hot_Water_Bath\"><\/span><strong>14. Tattapani \u2013 A Natural Hot Water Bath<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soaking in Tattapani\u2019s hot sulphur springs is like taking a natural spa bath. Locals claim the water has healing properties\u2014so why not give it a try?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"15-himalayan-bird-park-a-feathered-wonderland\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Himalayan_Bird_Park_%E2%80%93_A_Feathered_Wonderland\"><\/span><strong>15. Himalayan Bird Park \u2013 A Feathered Wonderland<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Astajyoti1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"image credits Astajyoti1 via Wikimedia \nthings to do in shimla \ntourism in India \ntourism in Himachal Pradesh\" class=\"wp-image-21911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Astajyoti1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Astajyoti1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Astajyoti1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Astajyoti1-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Astajyoti1-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Astajyoti1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Astajyoti1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Home to some of the rarest Himalayan birds, this park is a paradise for birdwatchers. If you\u2019re lucky, a pheasant might pose just long enough for the perfect photo!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"16-lakkar-bazaar-woodwork-wonderland\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Lakkar_Bazaar_%E2%80%93_Woodwork_Wonderland\"><\/span><strong>16. Lakkar Bazaar \u2013 Woodwork Wonderland<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Famous for wooden souvenirs, Lakkar Bazaar has a lesser-known secret: it was once a hub for skilled Kashmiri woodcarvers who passed down their artistry through generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"17-shaily-peak-the-adventurers-dream\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Shaily_Peak_%E2%80%93_The_Adventurers_Dream\"><\/span><strong>17. Shaily Peak \u2013 The Adventurer\u2019s Dream<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting to Shaily Peak isn\u2019t easy\u2014either trek or take a pony ride. But the 360-degree views from the top make it an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"18-kali-bari-temple-goddess-of-the-mountains\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Kali_Bari_Temple_%E2%80%93_Goddess_of_the_Mountains\"><\/span><strong>18. Kali Bari Temple \u2013 Goddess of the Mountains<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mouryan-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"image credits Mouryan via Wikimedia \" class=\"wp-image-21912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mouryan-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mouryan-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mouryan-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mouryan-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mouryan-770x578.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mouryan-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stayvista.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mouryan.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of Shimla\u2019s oldest temples, it\u2019s dedicated to Goddess Kali. 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Share it in the comments!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Image Credits <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@vijit-bagh-3435480\/\">Vijit Bagh<\/a> via Pexels<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shimla is not just about the top attractions in Shimla you\u2019ve read about a hundred times. 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