Shimla & nearby places to visit
You can also visit historical monuments, temples and various different places nearby to make your trip more fun.
Shimla & nearby places to visit
You can also visit historical monuments, temples and various different places nearby to make your trip more fun.
Viceregal Lodge
The Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, is the most historically significant and architecturally impressive building that make for a pleasant half day excursion. The Vicergal Lodge was the summer residence of the Indian Viceroy, the British Raj Leader who governed the whole of Indian subcontinent between 1888 until 1946. Within the Viceroy Lodge many significant decisions from this era about India were devised, discussed and agreed upon.
For visitors Viceregal lodge is an elaborate Mock Tudor stately home that is surrounded by immaculately maintained gardens. Only a few of the staterooms can be visited as part of a brief tour as the building has been transformed in an advance university complex.
Viceregal lodge is located 2 kms west of Shimla on the summit of Observatory Hill, which provided wonderful panoramic view over the region. This is a 20 minutes drive from Vatsalyam and can be clubbed with Army heritage museum for a Half day site seeing tour or alternatively one can even undertake a 15 Minutes pleasant level walk from The Mall road which is often addressed as the Heritage walk.
Viceregal Lodge
The Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, is the most historically significant and architecturally impressive building that make for a pleasant half day excursion. The Vicergal Lodge was the summer residence of the Indian Viceroy, the British Raj Leader who governed the whole of Indian subcontinent between 1888 until 1946. Within the Viceroy Lodge many significant decisions from this era about India were devised, discussed and agreed upon.
For visitors Viceregal lodge is an elaborate Mock Tudor stately home that is surrounded by immaculately maintained gardens. Only a few of the staterooms can be visited as part of a brief tour as the building has been transformed in an advance university complex.
Viceregal lodge is located 2 kms west of Shimla on the summit of Observatory Hill, which provides a wonderful panoramic view over the region. This is a 20 minutes drive from Vatsalyam and can be clubbed with Army heritage museum for a Half day site seeing tour or alternatively one can even undertake a 15 Minutes pleasant level walk from The Mall road which is often addressed as the Heritage walk.
Annadale
Annandale, one of the most popular and strategic location of Shimla, prides itself not only for being a wonderful place with amazing surroundings but is also famous for housing an astonishing heritage museum, the Army Heritage Museum.
Even tourists who come for their Shimla Trip do not leave Shimla without visiting this heritage spot of Shimla. Annandale ground is used for playing varieties of sports like cricket, athletics and polo. Moreover Annandale boasts the age old museum, the Army Heritage Museum, a must-see place for every Indian. A temple built very close to Annandale is also a popular tourist site.
The visitors would get enriched by looking at varieties of collectibles that are somehow associated with the Indian Army. To provide visitors detailed information about various items, collectibles are kept in a proper order by keeping them under specific section. The history of Indian Army actually dates back to 2500 BC. At this museum, you will find ancient weapons, ammunitions and life history of great Indian warriors.
Annadale
Annandale, one of the most popular and strategic location of Shimla, prides itself not only for being a wonderful place with amazing surroundings but is also famous for housing an astonishing heritage museum, the Army Heritage Museum.
Even tourists who come for their Shimla Trip do not leave Shimla without visiting this heritage spot of Shimla. Annandale ground is used for playing varieties of sports like cricket, athletics and polo. Moreover Annandale boasts the age old museum, the Army Heritage Museum, a must-see place for every Indian. A temple built very close to Annandale is also a popular tourist site.
The visitors would get enriched by looking at varieties of collectibles that are somehow associated with the Indian Army. To provide visitors detailed information about various items, collectibles are kept in a proper order by keeping them under specific section. The history of Indian Army actually dates back to 2500 BC. At this museum, you will find ancient weapons, ammunitions and life history of great Indian warriors.
Narkanda & Hatu
Surrounded by forests and woodlands, Narkanda is a quaint little town in Shimla district which is popular for skiing in winters. This is located at a distance of 70 Kms from Vatsalyam which is about 2 hours of a pleasant hill drive.
From here, you get breathtaking view of the snow clad Himalayas. 'Hatu Peak' at an altitude of 3,143 meters above sea level and 8 km. from Narkanda is an excellent site for camping.
In winter, there are exciting ski slopes to Ski on. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. Narkanda also has a lake called the Tanni Jubbar Lake which is one of the most important tourist attraction here.
Narkanda also has various trekking routes which all adventure-seekers should go for. Narkanda has a beautiful hill called Hatu Nag which one can trek up to.This hill offers a panoramic view of the town below and all adventure lovers travelling to this town should try it. One can also go for skiing during the winters.
Narkanda & Hatu
Surrounded by forests and woodlands, Narkanda is a quaint little town in Shimla district which is popular for skiing in winters. This is located at a distance of 70 Kms from Vatsalyam which is about 2 hours of a pleasant hill drive.
From here, you get breathtaking view of the snow clad Himalayas. 'Hatu Peak' at an altitude of 3,143 meters above sea level and 8 km. from Narkanda is an excellent site for camping.
In winter, there are exciting ski slopes to Ski on. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. Narkanda also has a lake called the Tanni Jubbar Lake which is one of the most important tourist attraction here.
Narkanda also has various trekking routes which all adventure-seekers should go for. Narkanda has a beautiful hill called Hatu Nag which one can trek up to.This hill offers a panoramic view of the town below and all adventure lovers travelling to this town should try it. One can also go for skiing during the winters.
Shimla-Kalka Railway
The Kalka Shimla Railway was built during the British rule in India with an aim to connect by Shimla the summer capital of British Indian rail network.
The rail network holds the Guinness Book of World Records for its 96 kilometers steepest rise in the altitude with crossover of 800 bridges and viaducts, it is one of the most beautiful hill railways in India.
It was considered the “crown jewel” of the Indian National Railways during British times.
The 96 kilometer narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla Railway, often called the toy train line, was opened in 1903 to connect Shimla, the summer capital of British India, with the northern plains.In the same year carriages were built by the Railway onwards.
During your stay at Vatsalyam , a one hour Journey can be undertaken to a place called Tara Devi, in the morning to experience this jewel of Indian Railways.
Shimla-Kalka Railway
The Kalka Shimla Railway was built during the British rule in India with an aim to connect by Shimla the summer capital of British Indian rail network.
The rail network holds the Guinness Book of World Records for its 96 kilometers steepest rise in the altitude with crossover of 800 bridges and viaducts, it is one of the most beautiful hill railways in India.
It was considered the “crown jewel” of the Indian National Railways during British times.
The 96 kilometer narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla Railway, often called the toy train line, was opened in 1903 to connect Shimla, the summer capital of British India, with the northern plains.In the same year carriages were built by the Railway onwards.
During your stay at Vatsalyam , a one hour Journey can be undertaken to a place called Tara Devi, in the morning to experience this jewel of Indian Railways.
Tara Devi & Sankat Mochan
The Tara Devi Temple is a holy place, located 11 km away from the Shimla Bus Stand. It is positioned amid a thick forest of oak and rhododendron and offers scenic views of the lofty Himalayas surrounding the town. The temple is very famous among tourists as the clean and fresh atmosphere here helps them relax from the day to day worries of life.
It is believed that the goddess Tara Devi came all the way from Bengal to Himachal Pradesh and so this temple is dedicated to the goddess of stars. Tara Devi Temple is an ideal place for a person seeking peace and tranquility.
Sankat Mochan temple is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Shimla, which is located amid the lush green and tranquil locals of Himachal Pradesh.
Tourists visit this temple to pay obeisance to the deities of Lord Rama and other notable gods of the Hindu pantheon. This spiritual destination is located approximately 5 kilometers away from Shimla and it is the second most popular tourist spot after Jakhu Temple.
Tara Devi & Sankat Mochan
The Tara Devi Temple is a holy place, located 11 km away from the Shimla Bus Stand. It is positioned amid a thick forest of oak and rhododendron and offers scenic views of the lofty Himalayas surrounding the town. The temple is very famous among tourists as the clean and fresh atmosphere here helps them relax from the day to day worries of life.
It is believed that the goddess Tara Devi came all the way from Bengal to Himachal Pradesh and so this temple is dedicated to the goddess of stars. Tara Devi Temple is an ideal place for a person seeking peace and tranquility.
Sankat Mochan temple is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Shimla, which is located amid the lush green and tranquil locals of Himachal Pradesh.
Tourists visit this temple to pay obeisance to the deities of Lord Rama and other notable gods of the Hindu pantheon. This spiritual destination is located approximately 5 kilometers away from Shimla and it is the second most popular tourist spot after Jakhu Temple.
The Mall Road
Mall Road is the major hangout point and shopping centre in Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, India. Constructed during British colonial rule, the Mall road is located a level below The Ridge.
The offices of municipal corporation, fire service and police headquarters are located here. Automobiles, except emergency vehicles are not allowed on this road.
The Mall Road is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Shimla that enfolds many hotels, restaurants, clubs, bars, banks, shops, offices, post offices, and tourist offices.
People can walk up and down the Mall road slowly and enjoy the scenic views of the nature while sipping their favorite coffee.
A lot of people gather at the Ridge and Scandal point on Mall road to meet and talk with friends, see the views of the Himalayan range and to do some shopping.
The Mall road is connected to the Ridge at the Scandal point, where a statue of the nationalist leader Lala Lajpat Rai has been erected.
The Mall Road
Mall Road is the major hangout point and shopping centre in Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, India. Constructed during British colonial rule, the Mall road is located a level below The Ridge.
The offices of municipal corporation, fire service and police headquarters are located here. Automobiles, except emergency vehicles are not allowed on this road.
The Mall Road is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Shimla that enfolds many hotels, restaurants, clubs, bars, banks, shops, offices, post offices, and tourist offices.
People can walk up and down the Mall road slowly and enjoy the scenic views of the nature while sipping their favorite coffee.
A lot of people gather at the Ridge and Scandal point on Mall road to meet and talk with friends, see the views of the Himalayan range and to do some shopping.
The Mall road is connected to the Ridge at the Scandal point, where a statue of the nationalist leader Lala Lajpat Rai has been erected.
Naldehra & Craignano
At a distance of 25 km from Shimla and 13 km from Mashobra, Naldehra is a picturesque hill station situated at an altitude of 2044 m above sea level. This is one of the top Tourist places in Himachal.
Naldehra is famous for its beautiful natural surroundings including lush green valleys and magnificent mountain peaks and fresh water springs. Naldehra derives its name from Nag and dehra meaning the abode of the King of Snakes. The Mahunag temple dedicated to the Serpent Lord is one of the most well known religious shrines of the region.
The most famous attraction of Naldehra hill station is the 18 holes golf course that is considered to be the most challenging golf course. The golf course was built under the supervision of Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of India in the early 1900s.
It is located approximately 18 km from Shimla at an altitude of 2,149 meters above sea level. The place is famous for a beautiful Italian Villa, which was constructed by Chevalier Peliti, a baker to the viceroy. This villa is constructed with woods amidst dense forest of oak and pine trees.
Naldehra & Craignano
At a distance of 25 km from Shimla and 13 km from Mashobra, Naldehra is a picturesque hill station situated at an altitude of 2044 m above sea level. This is one of the top Tourist places in Himachal.
Naldehra is famous for its beautiful natural surroundings including lush green valleys and magnificent mountain peaks and fresh water springs. Naldehra derives its name from Nag and dehra meaning the abode of the King of Snakes. The Mahunag temple dedicated to the Serpent Lord is one of the most well known religious shrines of the region.
The most famous attraction of Naldehra hill station is the 18 holes golf course that is considered to be the most challenging golf course. The golf course was built under the supervision of Lord Curzon, the then Viceroy of India in the early 1900s.
It is located approximately 18 km from Shimla at an altitude of 2,149 meters above sea level. The place is famous for a beautiful Italian Villa, which was constructed by Chevalier Peliti, a baker to the viceroy. This villa is constructed with woods amidst dense forest of oak and pine trees.
