Places to visit:
CHRIST CHURCH
STATE MUSEUM
THE VICEROY LODGE
THE GORTON CASTLE
KALI BARI TEMPLE
SANKAT MOCHAN
GLEN PICNIC SPOT
TARA DEVI

Things to Do:
Things to Do in Shimla also include two temples- Tara Devi Temple in Shimla and Sankat Mochan Temple in Shimla. Tara Devi Temple in Shimla was established to honor the second incarnation of the Goddess Parvati. The popular belief is the Goddess controls the well being of the universe. According to the Hindu epic Ramayana, Tara is also the name of Bali, the king of monkeys.
The Sankat Mocahn Temple in Shimal is a temple of the Hindu monkey God Hanuman. Sankat Mochan means someone who relieves others from all kinds of dangers and difficulties. Hanuman, is often called by this name. The temple is situated at 1975 meters above sea level.
You can also enjoy some local festivals as well. Localm Festivals like Sipi Fair in Shimla, Summer Festival in Shimla and Ice-Skating Carnival in Shimla will provide you with some fun. They will also acquaint you with the local culture.
You can add Shopping in Shimla in your list of Things to Do in Shimla. There are many shopping malls here. You can find garments and other items inn these markets.
Travel tips of Shimla:
Cotton clothes are recommended during summers though you may need to wear some light winter garment in summer too. In the winters the climate is very chilling, so heavy woollen garments are a must.
Shops are open from Monday to Saturday from ten in the morning to five in the evening.
For dining, restaurants are open upto eleven at night.
For the foreigners, passport is required to enter India. Visa is a must that can be procured from Indian Diplomatic Mission.
Though credit cards are accepted, but it is advisable to carry cash in pocket.
Some Dos of Shimla travel tips:
Drink boiled water or mineral water.
Carry lotions with yourself.
Carry medicines
If you want to visit Shimla driving, then carry additional fuel with yourself.
Ask for fare chart if the taxis or auto-rickshaws do not have a meter.
Negotiate with the porter while trekking on animals back.
Dispose off waste materials carefully.
Dont's:
Try to avoid strangers.
Dont buy antiques and products made out of endangered animals.
Dont leave non-biodegradable items here and there.
For the foreigners who plan to visit Kinnaur and Spiti, take permission from:
Deputy Commissioner
Phone: 0177-2651201, 0177-2653535
Additional District Magistrate
Phone: 0177-2657005
Sub Divisional Magistrate, Urban
Phone: 0177-2657007
Sub Divisional Magistrate, Rural
Phone: 0177-2657009

Things to carry:
Have a pleasant trip by making a proper preparation before you step out for the destined trip. The most important thing that one should notice during traveling or journey is the packing of luggage with the useful things that will be needed during journey and during the whole holiday trip. If you are on foreign country trip then the most important thing which you have to do before you leave your home is to check the validity of the passport and having all the required visas for the country you will be visiting.
Moreover, it will be better if you have done the photocopy of the passports. Also the true copies of air tickets or train tickets, driving license, identity cards and other necessary documents should be carried along. Pack the bags with the necessary Things to Carry and do not make it overload. According to the climatic condition of that place you can carry the clothes like sweater, swimsuit, raincoat, extra dresses, shoes and comfortable pair of sleepers. Decide in well and advance the necessary things to carry in your bag because airlines allow only limited space for your luggage.
So, do not go to pack all those unnecessary things that can be become burden on you later. However, never forget to carry the essential medications and doctor’s prescription, so that in case if you need to buy the medicines you can produce the proper prescription. Apart from useful items or things to carry, travelers always carry cameras to take some beautiful snaps of the place they visit. For making communication one must carry a cell phone. And also make sure or check the balance of your ATM card before you leave. Take little amount of cash for it is the matter of safety. It is also good to carry a little telephone directory book of yours for in case if your cell phone battery is down then you can take help of the directory book to call from public telephone boot.

How To Reach:
By Air:
The Jubbarhatti airport is 23-km from Shimla and major domestic airlines cater their services from here to Shimla. One can catch direct flights from Delhi.

By Rail:
Shimla has a narrow gauge railway line on which toy train runs from Kalka to Shimla. The train cruises its way through valleys and beautiful landscapes at a very slow pace making the journey very pleasant. From Kalka one can take trains to other parts of the country. The Toy train from Shimla is of two types - one is the normal multi coach train and the other is the single car train, which has a glass roof giving an enthralling experience during the journey.

By Road:
Roads connect the capital city of Himachal with other places in the state as well as other major towns and cities. There is regular bus service from Delhi and Chandigarh as well as ordinary; semi deluxe, deluxe and AC coaches for Shimla are available too. One can also cross over to Leh and Ladakh via Rohtang pass from here.