Best Places To Visit In Shimla In 2 Days

 Best Places To Visit In Shimla In 2 Days

If you are planning or thinking about visiting Shimla or its beautiful places in 2 days, then you came actually to the right place. The Queen Of Hills Shimla gives you everything one can request from snow-covered mountains, enjoyable climate, fantastic lakes, and Victorian architecture. The city and the spots close by never stop to astonish with their charming excellence. 

~ FIRST DAY IN SHIMLA ~

1. Jakhoo Hill Station: 

The highest point of the city is Jakhoo Hill Station, that's covered with long alpine and deodar trees. It's an ancient temple in Shimla, dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman, in fact, it's the highest peak in the area. The temple has a very strong history behind it. Local people accept that monkey God was stopped at the hill while he was searching for the Sanjeevani Booti that can save Lord Lakshmana's life all through the Ram-Ravana war. Jakoo hill station is an ideal and enjoyable spot if you really want to capture some beautiful memorable moments. 

2.  Christ Church: 

Christ Church was built by the British in 1857 to offer the largely Anglican British community in the area. It's the second oldest church in North India. The Church took 11 years to complete, it has a collection of books and ancient scriptures. In the evening, the church in a real sense shines when it is illuminated, while in winters, it wears the appearance of an eminent palace. Every year millions of tourists coming from abroad to Shimla do not forget to visit this church. 

3. Kufri: 

Kufri is a romantic place to visit near Shimla. The name Kufri is derived from the word Kufr meaning 'Lake' in the local language. Kufri is an exotic place to visit for mountain lovers with a less crowd. Kufri is a good location for skiing and tobogganing in winter and horse rides to Mahasu Peak in summer. Its also famous for its nature parks and picnic spots. 

4.  The Ridge, Shimla: 

The Ridge road is a huge open space situated in the center of Shimla. It's a key venue for all the major events and celebrations that take place here in Shimla. You can enjoy the scenic and enjoyable evening at The Ridge. Open all throughout the year since the summer festival is held during April and May, you can visit during these months. 

5. The Mall Road, Shimla: 

Mall Road is the major hangout point and shopping center in Shimla. It has all major hotels, restaurants, and recreation centers in Shimla. The entry of vehicles on Mall Road was banned only cycle or rickshaws are allowed. The Mall Road is one of the busiest commercial areas of Shimla. You can also hang out at some other points near it like Scandal Point, visit Town Hall, and so on.  

~ Second Day In Shimla ~ 

1. Kalibari Temple: 

It's one of the most famous Kalibari Temples in India. Kalibari Temple is old church worship to Goddess Kali, who is also known as Shymala. The name of the city Shimla was derived from the Goddess name. It was built in 1845 as well as is taken into consideration of immense spiritual value for the devotees. The best time to visit is from October to May.

2. Narkanda: 

Narkanda is a town in Shimla, situated at an elevation of 2708 meters. In winters it turns into white heaven and it's ideal for skiing. Hatu Peak is the highest point of Narkanda, from where tourists catch an amazing view of the whole valley and its surrounding mountains. Narkanda is the key apple cultivation area of Himachal Pradesh. 

3. Summer Hills: 

One of the best places to visit in Shimla is Summer Hill. A stunning area located around 5km from the famous ridge of Shimla. Summer Hill is also part of the 7 hills that make this getaway among the very best seeing locations in Shimla. Summer Hills is the same place where Mahatma Gandhi had visited and stayed at the elegant Georgian House of Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur. It's the best place for photography, scenery, and serenity. This place is fully covered with snow during Winters and pleasant during Summers. Sunrise or Sunsets are best during Summers.