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Shimla travel
Shimla the capital of Himachal Pradesh is a popular tourist destination. Shimla is the entry point for other tourist destinations of Himachal. One of the best tourist circuit is Delhi – Kalka ( by toy train ) Shimla - Manali & return to Delhi. The best way to reach Shimla is by toy train from Kalka. Stay one day at Shimla and then move to Manali by road. Read more details on Shimal Manali package trip.
Kufri
Famous for Apple arcade and by horse one can go to Fagu valley , Mashou peak, Maheswari temple, apple garden, Kufri fun world, Desu peak ( Maa Durga temple )
Hire charges per horse is Rs 380 to cover all these places, only upto Fagu valley it is 250 / horse. One mini zoo and one tourist restaurant is here, here Shimla pact ( Bhooto and Indira Gandhi ) was signed here. It will take 4 hours for cover Kufri area by horse if you are going for a long ride, you can add another two hours for going and returning from Shimla , so total 6 hours this area can be covered from Shimla.
Wild flower Hall Near Kufri ( 4 KM )
Entry fee is Rs 100 this place is popular for views, it has a flower valley and himalyan snow peaks are visible from here. At present Obrai group hotel is located here, Food stalls and restaurants are available
There is a helipad near Kufri and full view of near by peaks and valleys are available.
Green Valley is on the way to Kufri
 There is a lift available to take tourist to the Mall . From ISBT shared vehicles are available to drop you at Mall for Rs 10/- per seat. It will be a 15 to 30 minutes climb by steps to reach Mall from the main road. The narrow lanes with steps have shops, temples, restaurants etc in both sides. Mall is the main shopping center of Shimla and best place to hang around. This place became crowded in tourist seasons. At one end of the Mall road is the Anglican Christ Church and other end is the Post office. However for photography this place is best in morning. Read more on Shimla Mall road
Vice Regal Lodge comples ( Known as Indian Institute of Advanced studies)
This is one of the main attraction of Shimla town. This old building has witnessed many historical events. India Pakistan partition was finalized here.
Note that lunch time is 1.00 PM to 2.00 PM. A guide will take you inside in a group to explain you inside. Tourist can access the ground floor only.
Entry fee is Rs 20 per person and separate ticket of Rs 10/ is to be purchased for using any still or video camera. Children between 5 to 12 years are charged Rs 10/ .Foreign tourists are charged Rs 50/-. Visiting hours are 9.15 AM to 5.00 PM. During the period May – July it is open upto 7.00 PM. Vehicles are not allowed to park near the main building so your vehicle can drop you at building and wait outside the main campus. You can call it again for picking you after the visit is over. So two time vehicle entry fee of Rs 10 / - is to be paid.
This beautiful building is 30 minutes walk from Mall road ( 3 KM ) and shared taxies are available to take you there for Rs 10/-
Prospect Hill
Temple of Kamana Devi inside Shimla town only.
Sankata Mochan Temple
 This is located in Shimla Kalka high way at a distance 5 KM from Shimla city center.
Jakhoo Hill
There is a temple of Lord Hanuman ( known as Sedhi Baba ). This is the highest point of Shimla and one can walk upto this place from Mall road ( 2.5 KM ). Full view of Shimla is available from here.
TaraDevi Temple
This temple is located at a distance of 25 KM and it comes under Special tour and can be added with other areas like Institue of Advance studies, prospect hill, Sankat Mochan temple and Shiv Cave .
Naldehra
Located at a distance of 22 KM this place is fomous for Golf course the biggest golf course of Asia of 9 holes par 68 golf course. Horse riding is available at price of Rs 380 and Rs 250 depending on distance. Here one Karkineno the fruit research center is located.
Tattapani
By the side of Satluj river this hot spring moves parallel. This place is located at a distance of 50 Km form Shimla. From here at a distance of 5 KM there is a Shiva Lingas ( Status of Lord Shiva ) . Tehre are total 181 natural Shiv Lingas of 1 KM walk of 20 minutes after driving 5 KM All these shiva lingas are natural.
Chail
Located at a distance of 43 KM there is a one Maharaja Patial palace under HPTDC. Asia highest cricket ground is located here. Shid Baba temple is also here. Kali tiba is the highest peak in Chail where full view is available. Many beautifyl hotels are there. From Kalka if you are coming by road then before coming to Shimla you can take a diversion from Kandaghat to Chail ( 30 KM )
Shimla Ariport
This is 20 KM from Shimla ( Jubbarhatti airport )
ISBT ( The bus / road station )
Is the main bus stop and from here Volvo buses are available to Delhi, Chandigarh at different intervals. Night Valvo buses starts from here. This small bus stop with facility like luggage clock room, pay per use toilets etc gets crowded in tourist seasons.
Shimla Railway station
Shimla is the last point of Kalka Shimla toy train. Tourist usually arrives here after enjoying the toy train starting from Kalka. The best train is Shivalik Express in this route. From the railway station you have to climb a bit upward to reach the main road. Porters are available and they will offer you to arrange hotel rooms.
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