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Take a long walk on the vibrant Mall Road or stroll through the pine and oak trees, this enchanting hill station offers a fairly long list of things to do. The popular places amongst travellers are focused on Shimla’s colonial past that includes Town Hall, timber lined General Post Office and the old Gaiety Theatre. Shimla has many old temples, churches and museums to visit. You can plan picnics and trails in the woods.
Want to experience a spectacular sunrise? Trek up to the top of the Jakhoo Hill that houses Hanuman Temple and an old Christ Church, and absorb in the magical yellow-orange view of the valley below. Visit Shimla during winters and enjoy skiing or skating on ice. Shopaholics can buy Himachal handicrafts, embroidery, bright and beautiful Kullu shawls, Tibetan jewellery etc at a bargain price. Visit Lakkar Bazaar for wood crafts.
Feast on delicious Chinese and Indian cuisine at various restaurants on Mall road or just enjoy aromatic hot cup of coffee at one of the coffee shops.
You can visit various places near Shimla if you want to be away from the crowd. Visit Kufri that is renowned for its ski slopes and hiking or Naldehra that has a nine-hole golf course.
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Sightseeing in Shimla is all about visiting the focal point of Shimla which is the Ridge and the Mall running around its south slope.
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Shopping in Shimla is all about buying the local handicrafts and the main shopping areas in Shimla are along the Mall, the Subzi Mandi, and the Lakkar Bazaar.
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Walking tours and picnic in the woods are some of the prime outdoor activities In Shimla that most people undertake unless you are a shopaholic and would like to spend most of your time in the Mall.
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Kurfi, Fagu, Naldehra, and Chail are some of the interesting places near Shimla that you can visit from here.
Kufri,
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There are a variety of restaurants and eating places in Shimla that are centred around the Mall with restaurants offering a wide choice from Chinese to Indian food.
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There are numerous festivals and events in Shimla that are celebrated with great pomp and show and the prominent ones include the Summer Festival, Ice Skating Carnival, Baisakhi and Sipi Fair.
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