Shimla

Shimla is an famous Indian city located in the northern region of India in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is a historic city build during British era and known for its hestoric buldings. It has also served as the Summer capital of Britis Raj. It " surrounded by the seven hills so also known as Queen of Hills" offer mesmorising views of mountains.

The Ridge, Shimla

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 and offer's fantastic view of Shimla Hills. Near Ridge there is Lakkarbazar which is famos for woodcrafts. It runs east to west alongside the Mall Road, and joins it at the Scandal Point on the west side. On the east side, The Ridge road leads to Lakkar Bazaar, a wooden crafts market. It's the major landmark and the most easily recognized face of the hill station. When winter sets in and when the country had its first major snowfall of the year, most newspapers printed photos of the ridge submerged in clumps of fresh snow.

Near Old Bus Stand or Railway Station Shimla.

No Entry Fee.

24/7.

1 Hour to 1.5 Hours max.

Horse riding, Shopping, Cultural Activities, Churche, Food, Sunset.

Jakhoo Tample, Shimla

Looking for the best spiritual places to visit in Shimla? Don’t miss Jakhoo Hill, the highest point in the city. This spot offers stunning views of the landscape and is home to the famous Jakhoo Temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. As you climb the hill, you’ll also encounter a giant statue of Lord Hanuman, which is a popular spot for visitors to take photos. Keep an eye out for the playful monkeys that call the hill home, adding to the unique charm of this spiritual retreat. According to the Ramayana, Hanuman stopped at the location to rest while searching for the Sanjivni Booti to revive Lakshmana. A giant 108-feet-high idol of Hanuman was unveiled at Jakhu Hanuman temple on 4 November 2010

Near Ridge or Lakkarbazar.

No Entry Fee.

8am to 9 pm.

2 Hour by walking or approx 45 minute by roapway.

Famous For :- This temple is dedicated to lord Hanuman and the temple holds its history back to Ramayan era. The large statue of Hanuman on hilltop is also a source of attraction for the tourists.

Tara Devi Tample, Shimla

Tara Devi temple was built by Sen dynasty kings sometime around 1766 A.D.[1] The fort of Giri Sen is still there in Junga. According to a story which traces back to 250 years, the king Bhupendra Sen built the temple and after he had a vision in which Goddess Tara Devi asked him to install a template there so that people could get her blessings. He also installed a wooden statue of Goddess there. Later, King Balbir Sen had a vision of Goddess Tara where she asked him to install the temple on Tarav hill top. The king did the same and also erected an idol of Goddess made up of "Ashtadhatu",[4] a mix of eight precious elements.The idol was carried on an element named Shankar. It is believed that individuals who visit with unwavering devotion will have their wishes come true.

It is 10km away from the Shimla city.

No Entry Fee.

7am to 6:30pm.

2 Hour to 3 Hours max.

The temple is older more then 250 years.

Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla

When it comes to top places to visit in Shimla, the Rashtrapati Niwas, or the Viceregal Lodge, is definitely a must-see. This majestic architectural marvel is a reminder of Shimla’s historical significance and its colonial past. Today, it houses the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies, making it one of the best historical places in the world for scholars and researchers to conduct in-depth studies. So make sure to add the Rashtrapati Niwas to your list of top places to visit in Shimla. The building that houses the institute was originally built as a home for Lord Dufferin, Viceroy of India from 1884 to 1888, and was called the Viceregal Lodge. It housed all the subsequent viceroys and governors-general of India. It occupies Observatory Hill, one of the seven hills that Shimla is built upon.

It is near the Vidhansabha Chauk Shimla

100 Rs. for Indian nationals and 500 Rs for forigen nationals

9:30am to 5pm. (closed on Monday and national holidays.)

30 Minute to 45 Minute approx.

The building have historic value and have many historic items on display for visitors.

Kufri, Shimla

Kufri is a resort hill station in the district of Shimla, India. It is located 20 km from the state capital Shimla on the National Highway No. 5(also known as Hindustan Tibet road). On the Kufri Avenue, the main thoroughfare, boutiques and restaurants mix with Indian-style hotels and souvenir shops are to look for during a visit. Kufri with NH-5, Shimla The name Kufri is derived from the word kufr meaning "lake" in the local language. The highest point in the surrounding region,[1] Kufri has a Himalayan wildlife zoo which hosts rare antelopes, felines and birds including the Himalayan monal, the state bird of Himachal Pradesh until 2007. During winter a meandering path through the potato plantations turns into a popular ski track.

It is 20 km away from the Shimla City.

There is no entery fee but if want to enter Kufri Fun World there is 20 Rs. fee and all the activites have different charges.

9:30am to 6:30pm. (closed on Monday.)

Time depends on the activites you choose to do.

It is famous for its snowey mountains, wildlife, and adventure park.

Manali

Manali is a high-altitude Himalayan resort town in India’s northern Himachal Pradesh state. It has a reputation as a backpacking center and honeymoon destination. Set on the Beas River, it’s a gateway for skiing in the Solang Valley and trekking in Parvati Valley. It's also a jumping-off point for paragliding, rafting and mountaineering in the Pir Panjal mountains, home to 4,000m-high Rohtang Pass.

Hidimba Devi Temple, Manali

Hidimba Devi Temple, locally known as Dhungari Temple, also known variously as the Hadimba Temple, is a Hindu Temple, located in Manāli, a hill station in the State of Himāchal Pradesh in north India. It is an ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimbi Devi, wife of Bhima, a figure in the Indian epic Mahābhārata. The temple is surrounded by a cedar forest called Dhungiri Van Vihar at the foot of the Himālayas. The sanctuary is built over a huge rock jutting out of the ground which was worshiped as an image of the deity. The structure was built in 1553 by Maharaja Bahadur Singh. The veneration of Hidimba Devi holds significant cultural prominence in Manali, where she is revered as a deity. While Navaratri conventionally sees the worship of Goddess Durga, the spiritual spotlight in Manali shifts to Goddess Hidimba.

It is approax 1km from Manali mall road.

No Entry Fee.

8am to 8pm.

Half Hour.

It is dedicated to Hidimba wife of Bheem from Mahabharat. The intricately carved wooden frontage proves this to be an architectural masterpiece enriched with sculptures featuring legendary beings, animals, and flora.

Bijli Mahadev Tample, Manali

Bijli Mahadev temple is a located in Kashawri village, Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is located at an altitude of about 2,460 meters. The temple is one of the ancient temples in India and is dedicated to a major deity in Hinduism, god Shiva. As per Hindu legend, the Bijli Mahadev temple was built as a way to pay homage to lord Shiva after he defeated the asura (demon) named Jalandhara with his trident and saved the Kullu valley from being submerged. The temple has been in existence from ancient times, per the local inhabitants. A different version of the legend also exists, which says that lord Shiva had killed an asura named Kulanta who reached Kully from the Mathan village in Lahaul-Spiti. Kulanta took the form of a giant serpent and wanted to submerge all forms of life on the planet under water

It is 68km away from manali and takes approx 2hours to reach.

No Entry Fee.

8am to 6pm.

Half Hour.

The Bijli Mahadev Temple in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh is famous for its annual lightning strikes and the legend that surrounds it.

Solang Valley, Manali

Solang Valley derives its name from a combination of the words Solang (Nearby village) and Nallah (water stream). It is a side valley at the top of the Kullu Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India 14 km northwest of the resort town Manali on the way to Rohtang Pass, and is known for its summer and winter sports conditions. The sports most commonly offered are parachuting, paragliding, skating, and zorbing. The majestic Solang Valley is renowned for its vast slopes of greenery, contributing to its status as a favorite ski resort. The sprawling expanse of lush lawns in the valley has earned it a reputation as a popular destination for skiing enthusiasts. The resort is also known for its world-class ski school and family activities. The village has many shops, including a candy store, which has been featured on Food Network shows

It is 12km away from the Manali city.

No Entry Fee. (You have to pay for the adventure activites you decide to choose.)

9am to 5pm.

It depends on the activites you chose to do there.

It is famous for adventures activites like skiing paragliding, resorts.

Kasol, Manali

Kasol is a hamlet in the Kullu district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated in Parvati Valley, on the banks of the Parvati River between Bhuntar and Manikaran. It is located 30 km (19 mi) from Bhuntar, 3.5 km from Manikaran and 36 km (22 mi) from Kullu town, the district headquarters. Kasol is the Himalayan hotspot for backpackers and acts as a base for nearby treks to Malana and Kheerganga. It is called Mini Israel of India due to a high percentage of Israeli tourists
Kasol has good weather for several months of the year and receives a fair amount of snowfall from late December to February.

It is 36km away from the Manali city.

No Entry Fee.

24/7

1 Day to 2 Days most.

It is famous for River and Snow and pleasent weather during Summers.

Manikarn, Manali

Manikaran is a town located in the Parvati Valley on river Parvati, northeast of Bhuntar in the Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is at an altitude of 1760 m and is located 4 km from Kasol, about 45 km from Kullu and about 35 km from Bhuntar. The small town is known for its hot springs and pilgrim centres of Manali and Kullu. An experimental geothermal energy plant has also been set up here. Manikaran is a pilgrimage centre for Hindus and Sikhs. The Hindus believe that Manu recreated human life in Manikaran after the flood, making it a sacred area. It has many temples and a gurdwara. There are temples of the Hindu deities Rama, Krishna, and Vishnu. The area is well known for its hot springs and its beautiful landscape.

It is is located 4 km from Kasol, about 45 km from Kullu and about 35 km from Bhuntar.

No entery fee.

24/7

1 Day.

It is famos for its warm pond water and also Manikaran is a pilgrimage centre for Hindus and Sikhs.

Dharamshala

Dharamshala is located in the Kangra Valley, in the shadow of the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas at an altitude of 1,457 metres (4,780 ft). References to Dharamshala and its surrounding areas are found in ancient Hindu scriptures such as Rig Veda and Mahabharata. The region was under Mughal influence before it was captured by the Sikh Empire in 1785. The East India Company captured the region for the British following the First Anglo-Sikh War of 1846, from when it became part of the British Indian province of the Punjab. Post Indian Independence in 1947, it remained as a small hill station. In 1960, the Central Tibetan Administration was moved to Dharamshala when the 14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso established the Tibetan administration-in-exile after he had to flee Tibet..

Hidimba Devi Temple, Manali

It is approax 1km from Manali mall road.

No Entry Fee.

8am to 8pm.

Half Hour.

Bijli Mahadev Tample, Manali

It is 68km away from manali and takes approx 2hours to reach.

No Entry Fee.

8am to 6pm.

Half Hour.

The Bijli Mahadev Temple in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh is famous for its annual lightning strikes and the legend that surrounds it.

Solang Valley, Manali

It is 12km away from the Manali city.

No Entry Fee. (You have to pay for the adventure activites you decide to choose.)

9am to 5pm.

It depends on the activites you chose to do there.

It is famous for adventures activites like skiing paragliding, resorts.

Kasol, Manali

It is 36km away from the Manali city.

No Entry Fee.

24/7

1 Day to 2 Days most.

It is famous for River and Snow and pleasent weather during Summers.

Manikarn, Manali

It is is located 4 km from Kasol, about 45 km from Kullu and about 35 km from Bhuntar.

No entery fee.

24/7

1 Day.

It is famos for its warm pond water and also Manikaran is a pilgrimage centre for Hindus and Sikhs.