The Mall
The Mall, is the main shopping centre of Shimla. It has restaurants, clubs, banks, bars, Post Offices and tourist offices. The Gaiety Theatre is also situated there. The Ridge and Scandal point are the two main meeting points at the Mall.

The Ridge
 Jakhu Hill, North of The Mall is built at the top of the town at 2230m, The Ridge is the center of Shimla's cultural and social.

Christ Church
Situated on the Ridge is Christ Church, which is the second oldest church in Northern India. It is very grandiose with stained glass windows.

Jakhu Hill
Jakhu Hill is the highest peak and offers a beautiful view of the town and of the snow-covered Himalayas. At the top of the Hill, is an old temple of Hanuman, which is also the home of countless playful monkeys waiting to be fed by all visitors.

Shimla State Museum
The Museum, which was opened in 1974, has tried to project hill-out and the cultural wealth of the state. There is a collection of miniature Pahari paintings, sculptures, bronzes wood-carvings and also costumes, textiles and jewellery of the region

Indian Institute of Advanced Studies
This institute is housed in the Viceregal Lodge, which was built in 1884-88 during the British times. It has spacious gardens and is ringed by beautiful pine trees.

Summer Hill Situated at a distance of 5 kms. from the Ridge is the lovely township of Summer Hill at a height of 6,500 ft. on the Shimla-Kalka railway line. Mahatma Gandhi lived in these quiet surroundings during his visits to Shimla. Himachal Pradesh University is situated here.

Annandale Developed as the playground of Shimla, Annandale is 2-4 kms from the Ridge at a height of 6,117 ft. It is a favorite spot for cricket, picnics and the princely game of polo.

Summer Hill
Situated at a distance of 5 kms. from the Ridge is the lovely township of Summer Hill at a height of 6,500 ft. on the Shimla-Kalka railway line. Mahatma Gandhi lived in these quiet surroundings during his visits to Shimla. Himachal Pradesh University is situated here.

Adventure spots in and around Shimla Shimla has the only natural ice-skating rink in India. An Ice-skating Carnival is arranged during this festival, members display their skill on ice and participate in a fancy dress competition.

Kufri is a popular ski resort and is at a distance of 16-kms rom Shimla. With thick woods around, Kufri offers a panoramic view of 2,000 miles of the great Himalayan ranges.

Naldhera situated at a distance of 23-kms from the hill station is blessed with a thick cedar forest, attractive picnic spot and a 16-hole golf course.

Fagu has a lot of snow in winters for the delight of snow lovers and skiers.

Chabba is 53-kms away from Shimla is nowadays famous for river rafting.

Narkanda situated 64-kms north of Shimla at an altitude of 2,700m, is a ski resort and also a popular spot for viewing the Himalayas particularly from the 3,300m high Hatu Peak.

Raman Verma is a travel consultant with India Tour Packages . Provides detailed information on Shimla tour package.