The awe-inspiring and ever enchanting Shimla needs no introduction. The quintessential, everyone’s favorite Shimla has got a special place in the heart of its tourists and travelers can find million of reasons to escape to this beauty every now and then, away from city’s mad, bustling lifestyle. SHIMLA is the charming capital of Himachal Pradesh and one of the most sought after tourist attractions of all times and seasons. Shimla is worth exploring in every season and you can never have enough of this serene destination and every time you visit there, you find something new that makes you fall even harder for this destination. This place is festooned with the most fascinating and authentic shades of nature that can be a literal treat to one’s senses and souls. Lush greenery, enriching and refreshing winds, sparkling snowy mountains and panoramic landscape can captivate your mind, body and spirits in such a way that there is absolutely no coming back from such a state of unending trance. Shimla is so abundantly rich that it never disappoints any tourist. For everyone, there is something worth seeing and indulging in. In fact, summer is unarguably the best season to explore and dive into this eternally charming place called Shimla. So, if you still haven’t planned anything for this upcoming weekend then your plan ends here. As the wise man said once, when mountains are calling, there is no way one should be denying that. So pack your bags, go and embrace the mountains. Your Tripsgateway companion will be there to accompany you to create some memorable experiences and blissful memories on your next best trip to Shimla.
Plan your Next vacation to Shimla with Tripsgateway Tour Packages
Shimla in summer is the best thing you can gift to yourself and your loved ones this year. A perfect escape from the blistering and scorching heat, Shimla can be a perfect weekend getaway or a short, nice retreat to a delightfully cool and amazing hill station this time and there is no reason why would you even miss out on this one. Well, we won’t let you do that. Planning a perfect vacation to Shimla begins from Tripsgateway Shimla Tour Packages. Our Shimla Packages are curated by keeping in mind where the heart of our customers lies. Each and every single package involves minutest details as per the travel theme chosen by you. Select the theme such as romantic vacation, a trip with friends and family, devotional trip, cultural trip, adventure trip or just a weekend getaway. We got everything sorted. Get your custom package deal with all the amazing itineraries at one place. Every package is available in standard, luxury and premium category and you can specify all your needs, preferences and budget to get you the best package for the best trip you can ever imagine. Shimla Holiday Packages by Tripsgateway include best of tourist hotspots in Shimla, engrossing activities and sumptuous delicacies to delight you in the best possible way. Shimla was also the first ever capital of British India and it never disappoints and fails to amaze the travelers, no matter wherever you’re coming from. The welcoming vibe of this beautiful place will capture a permanent place in your heart. Our best Shimla Packages are all set to offer you the best of both the worlds in a single trip.
Best Places to be Explored in Shimla
Shimla’s magical vacation is a perfect way to find an escape into the blissful serenity and cold, crisp breeze that feels so sweet and soothing. There is a variety of Tourist packages available at Tripsgateway to meet and cater to individual needs of the travelers. As cold and pleasant the weather remains throughout the year, the warm, friendly and really hospitable people of Shimla make this place worth a thousand times visit. Every time you visit Shimla, a part of you will be left there for sure. There are number of places and touristy hotspots that one would love to explore in Shimla and that’s why for your next destined trip to this beloved destination, here are our best, cherry-picked destinations that you must not miss out on your next vacation to Shimla.
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Mall Road: One of the most popular attractions that clearly needs no introduction. Mall Road is the heart and soul of Shimla. Known for its exuberant street culture, Mall Road is truly an amazing place to visit. Dotted with souvenir shops, hilltop restaurants with a breathtaking landscape, chic restaurants, local stalls and eateries. It’s a perfect place to shop till you drop. You can get your hands on haul of stuff such as branded clothes, wooden antiques, stylish and attractive woolens, pottery, stunning jewelry and a lot more than you can ask for. This is literally the hub of everything that Shimla can offer you at one place. None Shimla Package can be completed without including Mall Road.
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Christ’s Church: This one is the second oldest Church in North India. This is a uniquely built Church in Neo Gothic style, and famous for its immaculate interiors and yellow façade. Its colourful stained glasses are sure to capture the best of your attention every time you visit this Church to attend its ritualistic mass prayers. This is located on the Ridge in Shimla.Â
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Shimla State Museum: If ancient sculptures and antiques fascinate you then Shimla State Museum is a place you must visit. Quite in proximity to Scandal Point, this attraction has its own charm since it was built at the time of British colonial rule. This place actually boasts of a remarkable and brilliant collection that anyone would love to dive in. You can find fascinating paintings, sculptures, handicrafts, and artifacts that have been preserved here for a very long time, since ancient times, in fact. Shimla State Museum can be a delight for art connoisseurs.Â
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Himalayan Bird Park: If bird watching entices you, then there’s no way you can miss out on visiting Himalayan Bird Park. Famous for special birds, this one is quite a popular and a must visit tourist attraction of Shimla. You can get a chance to greet plethora of exotic and rarest species of birds that will surely leave you in awe. This place has its own splendor and unmistakable charm with beautiful birds chirping and twittering around make it a wonderful place to visit.
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Green Valley: Green Valley is hands down one of the most popular tourist hotspots of Shimla. It is also well renowned as the famous Photography point. This valley has also garnered the lot of attention from Bollywood and thus been featured in a lot of movies. Its spellbinding natural beauty is enough to make anyone forget the whole world for a while. There is no reason why one would not include this in their custom tour package. A fascinating sight awaits you. Get ready to be hypnotized.
Key FAQs
Best time to visit Shimla?
The best thing about Shimla is its evergreen weather remains pleasantly cool throughout the year that makes it a perfect destination to be visited whenever you want to irrespective of season or the weather. If you are someone who enjoys heavy snowfall and freezing weather, then winter (October – January) is the season you must pick up to visit Shimla or if you just want to be pleasantly surprised with the charming vibe of Shimla, then Summer(February-May) is the right time to be visited. Avoid visiting during Monsoon since it might be full of hassles due to constant raining in the hill station.Â
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Ideal trip duration for Shimla should be?
2 nights, 3 days is the ideal trip duration for Shimla.
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Best restaurants in Shimla and delicacies that one must try there?
Wake & Bake, Café under Tree, The Oberoi, The Devicos, Quilla, Cecil are the most famous restaurants in Shimla. In delicacies, one should definitely try Himachali Dham, Thupka, Sidu, Babru, Mash Daal and Madra.
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Best places to shop in Shimla?
Mall Road, Lakkad Bazar, Himachal Emporium, Tibetan Market are the best places to shop in Shimla. Happy Shopping!
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Best things/souvenirs to be bought in Shimla?Heavy woolens, Jute Sandals, Himachali Hats, Blankets, Junk Jewelry, leather goods, Denim jackets, Fruit wines, Himachali Pulses and Spices etc. are the best things to be bought from Shimla.
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Best temples to be visited in Shimla?
Tara Devi Temple, Jakhoo Temple, Kali Bari Temple are the best and quite famous temples that one must spare some time to visit and seek divine blessings.
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