Shimla Sightseeing and Tourist Attractions

There are some beautiful places around Shimla. The roads, often laced with orchards, wind through undulating hills robed in pine and cedar forests, providing wonderful views of wide floored valleys and the magnificent Himalayas. You can hire a taxi or book conducted tours offered by Himachal tourism.


Below are the List of Shimla Sightseeing and Tourist Attractions:

Kufri: An hour's drive from Shimla situated at an altitude of 2622m, it offers an excellent view of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Pirpanjal and Shivalik ranges. It is famous for Yak riding. A winter sports capital, it offers excellent facilities for skiing.

Chail: Built on the three hills, the former capital of the Maharaj of Patiala is situated about 45 kms from Shimla. It's a charming tourist resort, well known for its cricket pitch, the highest in the world, wildlife and Sidh Baba ka Mandir. Walking through the majestic pines, or excellent view of Choor Chandni and twinkling lights of Shimla at night can be a memorable experience.

Naldehra: Originally called Naldeo, it is 23 km from Shimla and offers a breathtaking view of thick pine forest . It has India's oldest nine-hole golf course laid out by the British viceroy Lord Curzon. It also hosts the annual Sippi fair in June. A leisurely walk through the pines acts as a tranquilizer.

Narkanda: Situated on the Hindustan Tibet Highway at a distance of 64 kms from Shimla, it is at an altitude of 2708 m. It offers a panoramic view of the inner Himalayas. Eight kms from Narkanda is the Hattu peak at the height of 3300 m, which has a choice of ski slopes - a beginners' run, a slalom slope and sharper dissents for the seasoned skier.

Pabbar Valley: The drive to Hatkoti and Rohru in the Pabbar valley will take around 4-5 hours. Fruit laden orchards border the route. The ancient temple of Hatkoti is situated on the bank of Pabbar river, while Rohru is an excellent place for fresh water fishing.

Sankat Mochan: This is a temple located 7 kms from Shimla at an Altitude of 1851 m. It is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and commands an excellent view of Shimla.

Kasauli: About 77 kms from Shimla, this small hill station is encircled by woods of pine, oak and horse chestnut. On one hand, it offers a spectacular view of the snow-capped Himalayas and on the other a panoramic view of the well planned city of Chandigarh.

Tattapani: At a distance of 51 kms from Shimla, past Mashobra and Naldehra are the hot sulphur springs of Tattapani which are known for their therapeutic powers. From here drive 10 kms to Karsog, which is surrounded by beautiful orchards.