Things To Do In Shimla

Plan a trip to the serene Shimla and enjoy the views of the mesmerizing landscapes, warm hospitality, thrilling winter sports and yes the salubrious climatic conditions too. Here is the list of things to do in Shimla during your vacation- take the Kalka Shimla toy train ride, one of the amazing things to do. The old railway line along the mountains offers spectacular views that are truly worth capturing. Just stroll in the Lakkar Bajar and shop to your heart’s content. The long-stretch shops on either side offer beautiful woodwork artefacts. Apart from artefacts, one can purchase winter wears at a cheap price.

If you are planning your holidays for Shimla in winter then make sure to indulge in ice skating. The open-air ice skating rink attracts people every year for the skating experience. Rafting is yet another thrilling thing to do in Shimla. Tattapani located around 50ksm from Shimla is heaven for adventure lovers. Nestled on the banks of river Satluj the region is famous for its natural hot water springs, lush green valleys and yes also for rafting. The most famous river rafting places carry out from Chabba to Tattapani that is stretched across a region of 12kms and takes around 2 hours to finish.

Indulge in short hikes from Shimla that will take you through the beautiful pine forest in and around the city. Some of the picturesque trails lead you to the Glen, Summer Hill, Prospect Hill and the Kamna Devi temple.

Explore Johnnie’s wax museum one of the tourist attractions in Shimla. This museum houses 16 life-size statues of popular personalities from varied fields from movies to sports and politics like harry potter, Tony stark, Barack Obama, Amir Khan and some other famous personalities too.

Go trekking and capture some amazing views to make your vacation memorable. Some of the famous treks are- the Churdhar trek, Jakhoo temple trek, Karol Tibba trek, Shali Tibba trek, Hatu Peak trek.

Camping under the stars is yet another interesting thing to do. Resting amidst nature’s fines setup gives one a unique and serene experience. Watch the sunset at scandal point, one of the major tourist attractions in Shimla. Scandal point is a flat platform on Ridge road that offers spectacular views of the snow-capped mountains and lush valley. It is indeed a paradise for photographers and nature lovers.

On your next visit try paragliding. Gliding across the blue skies is something you should experience. Shimla is blessed with the finest natural landscape and thus making it a fantastic place to dive into the sky. Kangra valley is a perfect place for paragliding. History lovers can visit the Kuthar fort, one of the best places to visit in Shimla to enjoy the historical charm of the hill station. The fort is spread across an area of 52.8sqkm and is surrounded by a pool and beautiful gardens. This fort has a freshwater spring and sectors that were built around 800 years ago. There are a lot more other interesting things one can indulge in during their vacation in Shimla. So do not think much, just spend your vacation in Shimla and make your vacation a memorable one.