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Things to do in Shimla

You are planning to visit Shimla with your family in the coming holidays. But, the taste of your family members are different from each other. So, you are concerned about what to do when you are visiting the city. There is no need to worry as Shimla has something or the other for the people who have different tastes. Shimla has very famous tourist spots, national parks for nature lovers, adventure sports for the people who love adventure sports and recreations for the people who want enjoy peace and unwind themselves. You and your family can engage in different activities as per your taste and enjoy your holiday in Shimla.

Exploring Shimla

Shimla is a city where you can find lot of options for entertaining yourself. Some of them are as follows:


Amusement Activities

If you want to enjoy at the amusement park, you can visit Hip Hip Hurray Amusement Park near Kufri. It has lot of adventure games which includes the valley crossing, commando net and flying fox. The park also has indoor games such as virtual video, indoor golf etc. It provides total entertainment for the family’s day out.

Things to Do in Shimla


Adventure Activities

Shimla is the central place for organizing various adventure sports such as the skiing, paragliding, mountain cycling, ice skating etc. You can also indulge in river rafting and salmon fishing. Golf and the ice hockey are also very popular in Shimla. People from all over the world visit Shimla for golf. You can also enjoy the hiking and the trekking in Shimla. If you to play golf, you have come to the right place. One of the highest golf courses in the world Naldehra Golf Course is waiting for you with their breathtaking beauty and the challenging course. Many resorts and the hotels have their own mini-golf courses for the guests.


Nature Walk

The Glen forest and the Chadwick falls is one of the most beautiful and the oldest picnic spots, which is famous with the visitors of the Shimla. They have also been filmed in several movies.

You can also visit different sightseeing spots such as the Ridge, Scandal Point etc. which are famous in the country.

Shopping in Shimla

The most famous place for shopping is the Mall Road, where you can get everything from wood craft to the textiles in including the dress materials and the shawls. Here, you can also buy different designer labels.

Drink and Dance in Shimla

Although, Shimla is small city when compared with the other metropolitan cities, there are some pubs and lounge bars, where you can enjoy the nightlife. So, if you want to party while you are in Shimla, you can visit these places.


Footloose Club

This is the only happening nightclub discotheque in Shimla and is a perfect place for the party lovers. The rocking music will help you to love this place.

Drink & Dance in Shimla

Devico’s Bar

If you want to unwind and have a drink with your friends and the group, Devico’s Bar is one of the best places in Shimla to meet and have a drink.

Eating Out in Shimla

The economy of Shimla is based upon the tourism. So, the local entrepreneurs have made sure that there are many fantastic restaurants and the hotels which serve multi-cuisine for the guests.


Oberoi Cecil

If you want to have a fine dining experience, you should visit the Oberoi Cecil restaurant with your family or just your partner. If you want to impress your girlfriend, this is one of the finest restaurants in Shimla. The food here is a combination of  Asian and European flavors


Indian Coffee House

You should visit Indian Coffee House for the tea and coffee. Here, not only you will get a tasty coffee, you will also get the latest news in Shimla.


Trishool Bakers

If you have a sweet tooth, you should visit Trishool Bakers for fulfilling the craving of delicious pastries and crunchy patties. It is one of the most famous bakeries which is patronized by the local people and the guests from all over Shimla.

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