Tourist Destination in Shimla
Shimla is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Himachal Pradesh, It is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. It has many popular tourist destinations for all types of tourism like, Historical, Cultural, Nature lover, Honeymooners, and Pilgrims etc.
Shimla Ridge
Located in the middle of Shimla, is the famous tourist attraction known as The Ridge. The Ridge is the hub of all cultural activities of Shimla. It is situated along the Mall Road, which is the famous shopping center of Shimla. Most major places of Shimla like Lakkar Bazaar, Mall, Scandal Point, Jakhoo hill, etc. are connected through the Ridge.
Annandale
It is Situated at a distance of 2 kilometers from the city, Annandale is a lovely picnic spot that is a major tourist attraction.
Glenn
Glenn is dense forest, and is a famous picnic spot that is located around 4 kilometers from the center of Shimla. The thick cover of the deodar trees makes this place a calm and tranquil location far from the hue and cry of the city. It used to be known as the playground of Shimla where racing, cricket and polo used to be the favorite pastime of the British.
Viceregal Lodge
The Viceregal Lodge is located at the top of Observatory Hills and was constructed by the British. This brilliant building served as the residence of the Viceroy, Lord Dufferin. It was completed by the year 1888 and it is still well maintained. This Lodge has now been transformed into the famous Institute of Advanced Studies and the six storey building still stands in all its splendor. The lodge has famous gardens and perfectly manicured lawns.
State Museum & Library
It is around 2.5 kilometers from the center of Shimla. The museum is famous for its collection of ancient sculptures, paintings, coins and photographs. The museum has samples of the famous Pahari miniature art form, which ceased to exist when the Western art form took over. The museum should be visited by anyone who is coming to Shimla.