Places to visit in Shimla
Viewpoints, lakes, valleys and towns worth a stop.
Chadwick Falls
Summer Hill, Shimla
A seasonal waterfall in the forest below Summer Hill, on the western edge of Shimla, fullest during and just after the monsoon.
Hatu Peak
Narkanda
The highest point around Narkanda at about 3,400 m, topped by a small wooden temple to Hatu Mata, with a 360-degree view of the Himalaya on a clear day.
Kufri
Kufri
A small hill stop about 15 km from Shimla at roughly 2,720 m, known for winter snow, a Himalayan wildlife park and wide ridge views.
Mall Road, Shimla
Shimla
Shimla's main pedestrian street, running below the Ridge, lined with colonial-era buildings, shops and cafes.
Narkanda
Narkanda
A small ridge town about 60 km from Shimla at 2,700 m, known for apple orchards, winter skiing and the short climb to the Hatu Peak temple.
The Ridge, Shimla
Shimla
The wide open promenade along the top of Shimla town, running east from Scandal Point past Christ Church, with long views of the ranges on a clear day.