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Shimla
Welcome to the "Queen of
Hills", a name which is rightly
given to Shimla. The picture perfect
beauty and the beautiful Colonial
structures add charm to this lovely
place. Nice walking trails lined with
majestic deodar and tall pine trees
give you a spectacular view of the
brilliant Himalayas.
When To
Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen,
umbrella.
VISIT
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Jun
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May
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Sep
Max: 17.5°C
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Rain: 330.0mm
Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen.
Mar
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Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen,
umbrella.
Feb
Nature has blessed this beautiful hill station
with countless gifts. Explore its natural
beauty on foot, that is the best way. Nice
walking trails lined with tall pines and
majestic deodar offers you the mesmerizing
view of the brilliant Himalayas. It is one of
the perfect summer retreats with pure
mountain air, cerulean skies and snow
covered peaks. The feeling of wonder and
exuberance evoked by the spectacular
landscape could last a lifetime. So it's time
to pack your bags and surrender to the
breathtaking views and magical surroudings
of Shimla.
Rain: 204.0mm
Aug
Very cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen.
Famous For
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SEE
5 Sights
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Viceregal Lodge
state of the art technology here all contrive
to take your breath away. The Viceregal
Lodge also houses photographs and texts
from the times of the British colonial rule,
which are of much interest to the history
buffs. It is best to visit Viceregal lodge during
the day as your beautiful views may be
interrupted by the darkness of night.
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activities happening all around the street.
Tourists roaming around scrutinizing the
place, locals busy with their daily activities,
enthusiastic groups enjoying street food,
others actively bargaining at the roadside
stalls and many such scenes are a regular
part of a normal day at the Mall. 
The Mall
Vehicular movement is restricted inside the
Mall road to maintain a pristine
environment as well as for the shoppers'
and tourists' convenience. It is the most
important place of the city with the
presence of places like the Viceregal Lodge
and the Cultural complex. Spend some
quality time at the mall road on your visit to
Shimla. Be it shopping or eating at your
favourite food joints, Mall road will offer you
with some memorable moments
here. 
Observatory Hil, Shimla, Himachal
Pradesh, 171001, India
The Viceregal Lodge in Shimla is an
imposing British-raj Palace constructed
under the supervision of Viceroy Lord
Dufferin in 1888, who used to live here.
Today it is known as Rashtrapati Niwas and
is located on the picturesque Observatory
hill of Shimla. The palace is constructed in
the famous Jacobethan style, which is a
popular English architectural design
depicting the Renaissance revival.
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Mall Road, Main Street, Shimla,
Himachal Pradesh, 171001, India
Visiting the Viceregal Lodge, which is now
the Institute of Advanced Studies, is likely to
transport you into the fantasy world of
Harry Potter. Huge hallways paneled in teak,
an imposing facade, sprawling greens and
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Shimla's heart and soul, The Mall road is a
bustling commercial area. Once you are in
the mall road you will witness the myriad of
Gaiety Heritage Cultural
Complex
The Mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh,
171001, India
A gothic Victorian style marvel built some
122 years back in the colonial period of
India, Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex is
one of the oldest cultural complexes in the
state of Himachal Pradesh as well as India.
Located at Mall road, today it has gained the
status of a historic monument and attracts
history buffs from all across the country.
The humongous structure of
the cultural complex comprises many
sections. It has a City Museum, art gallery,
an old theater, amphitheater, a multipurpose Theater as well as a conference
hall. The art gallery has the contemporary
and traditional art of India displayed in a
beautiful manner. In the City museum you
can witness various historic forms of
region's art and crafts. The amphitheater
conducts
cultural performances and in
the old theater and the multi-purpose
theater you can see the classical events that
are held there.
The Gaiety, on The Ridge, was the place for
amateur theatricals during the Raj. After a
long restoration, it was made ready for
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public viewing. The beautfiul theatre is tiny,
just nine rows deep, 12 seats across, with
the box of honour for the Viceroy and his
staff. The players on Gaiety’s stage have
included Rudyard Kipling and Prithviraj
Kapoor. Take the guided tour. Municipality
Building (next to
Gaiety) is an imposing stone structure.
Watch out for the way it’s lit up at night.
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springs within its confines, a major draw for
those looking for something off the beaten
track on their holidays.
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Observatory Hill (Institute of
Advanced Studies)
Kuthar Fort
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is a historic palace that was built by Lord
Dufferin, who was the Viceroy of India from
1884–1888. Estwhile called the Viceregal
Lodge, is today the Rashtrapati Bhawan as
well as the Institute of Advanced Studies.
Most parts of the institute is closed for
public viewing, however the rest of the area
which is open attracts a big number of
tourists to the place.
Ashiana & Goofa invites you for a
delectable meal that you will not forget in
your lifetime. Run by the HPTDC, Ashiana
and Goofa serves delectable food in a lovely
surrounding at Scandal Point.  
Where To
This is one place where you can enjoy
authentic local (read Himachali) cuisine. The
twin-restaurants are managed by Himachal
Tourism and attract lots of visitors who want
to enjoy stunning views of the adjoining
areas over great food and refreshing drinks.
You can also try Chang, which is a type of
rice wine (a local beverage). 
Eat
5 Places
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Indian Institute of Advanced Study,
Rashtrapati Nivas, Shimla, Himachal
Pradesh, 171005, India
Solan, Near Arki and Subathu,
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171001,
India
Kuthar Fort is one of the oldest forts in the
Solan region, dating back to 800 years ago.
The fort is believed to have been constantly
renovated and added to over the centuries,
it's newest structure being only 80 years old.
Spread over sprawling acres, the majestic
fort is surrounded by lush greenery and the
typical misty air of the Himachali region.
Hike up a little and you'll see breathtaking
views of the nature and hills around.
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Ashiana & Goofa
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The Observatory hill is located in the west
end of Shimla. It is home to the most
famous monument in the city that houses
the Institute of Advance Studies. It is one of
the most influential reserch center in the
country. It was set up by the Ministry of
education in the year 1964. The Observatory
hill is a serene and beautiful place in the
high peaks of the city overlooking the vally.
 
The Ridge, Lower Bazaar, Shimla,
Himachal Pradesh, 171001, India
34/2, The Mall, Shimla, Himachal
Pradesh, 171001, India
+91-177-2621572
+91-177-2813146
The cozy ambiance and the beautiful
setting of
The building in which the institute is set up
The fort is believe to contain fresh-water
Wake & Bake Cafe
A small but beautiful cafe located at the
Mall Road, Wake & Bake Cafe is perfect
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for a sip of simmering coffee and a quick
bite. The picturesque surroundings of the
place adds to its charm. The only place in
Shimla where you can have delectable
bacon and pancakes. Gorgeously painted
interiors of the place and the laid back
ambiance of the place is there to steal your
heart.
A shaky, but classic set of stairs lead to this
cafe. It is a perfect place to hang out and
enjoy chats with travellers, musicians and
locals. From top floor of the cafe you can
have a nice view of the Mall in Shimla. Try
taking one of those corner seats to have a
wonderful time. The serene charm and the
cozy atmosphere are so enchanting that
you'd want to spends hours after hours in
the place. 
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Qilaa
The Mall Road, Below Syndicate
Bank, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh,
171002, India
Hotel Combermere, Tourism Lift
Street, Mall Road, Shimla, Himachal
Pradesh, 171001, India
+91-97366-91209|+91-177-2652784
+91-177-2651246
Another restaurant located at the Mall,
Qilaa is based on Arabic styling and is a
leisure themed restaurant. The groovy
Arabian music adds to the aura of the
place. 
Indian, Lebanese, Chinese and Italian
cuisines are the speciality of this place. The
falafel is a must have when you visit this
place. The ambience and the price of food
here makes it a must visit place when you
travel to Shimla.
A perfect place to enjoy Italian, Mexican
and Mediterranean cuisines, Cafe Sol is
located on the roof of Hotel Combermere
on the Mall Road. It is delight for the food
buffs and people who love to discover new
places. 
The pizzas and the fish and chips served in
this restaurants are a must have. It is a cozy
and comfortable place to hang out with
friends and family.
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Trishool Bakers
Cafe Sol
The Mall Road, Shimla GPO, Shimla,
Himachal Pradesh, India
+91-177-2658733
Trishool Bakers is one of the popular
confectionaries in Shimla. This small place is
always packed with people waiting for their
share of yummy pastries, donuts and
patties. Their savoury quick bites like
burgers, sandwiches and momos are also
quite good. It is now one of the legendary
food places in Shimla.