Hotels in Shimla

 

Why Shimla should be next in your travel bucket list! 

 

Welcome to Shimla, the “Queen of Hills”, a title apt for this picturesque hill station. Even though Shimla is overrun by tourists, it still retains some of its initial charm with magnificent colonial architectures, lovely stretches, vintage churches and the pretty cafes where you can sit for hours over a cup of coffee! 

 

Not only this hill resort is rich in scenic beauty, there are several places here which are worth exploring. Some of the top local attractions are Jakhoo Temple, Viceregal Lodge, Summer Hill, Christ Church, the Mall Road, Tara Devi Temple, Himachal State Museum and Chadwick Falls. The Mall Road is the heart of Shimla with and is home to many sightseeing spots, local markets, hotels and cafes. It is one of the longest stretch and forms the main area of the “Heritage Zone” of Shimla. Jakhoo Temple is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and is a steep 40 to 50 minutes trek from the Mall Road. You can also opt for a car drive to reach here but trekking is the best way to enjoy the natural beauty of this hill station. Go for those lovely walks to explore the place like a local and you will be rewarded with some unmatched views all through your journey. Also, don’t miss a ride on the Kalka-Shimla Toy Train for that complete Shimla experience. 

 

Shimla is a pure delight for shoppers as it has a plethora of options to explore. You can head to places such as Himachal Emporium, Dewanchand Atmaram, the Tibetan Refugee Shop, Lakkar Bazaar and the Mall to stock up interesting goodies. As for dining, most of the restaurants and cafes are there on the Mall itself. Some popular dining options in Shimla are Ashiana Restaurant, Devicos, Alfa, Combermere Restaurant and Sitaram Chole Bhature. Another favourite is Wake n Bake Cafe which is there on the Mall and trust me when I say that you are going to love every preparation at this place.

 

Talking about accommodation in this hill station, there are plenty of good hotels in Shimla which are spread across all categories. Come, take a look:

 

Luxury Hotels in Shimla

 

Some of the top recommendations in this category are The Oberoi Cecil, WelcomHeritage Woodville Palace, Radisson Hotel Shimla, Clarkes Hotel, The Cedar Grand and East Bourne Resort & Spa among others. All these properties are deeply rooted in the worldly luxuries and offer a memorable stay to their guests.

 

Mid-Budget Hotels in Shimla

 

Looking for comforts at pocket-friendly prices? Don’t worry as there are various good Shimla hotels that would perfectly fit the bill. Some popular ones are Hotel Springfields Shimla, Honeymoon Inn Shimla, Hotel Snow King Retreat and Whistling Pine Resorts. 

 

Budget Hotels in Shimla

 

If you are not interested in shelling out much on your stay, properties such as Hotel Kapil, Barowalia Resort, Aachman Residency and Hotel Sansar would be the ideal choices. It is advisable to book hotels in Shimla well in advance as most of these hotels remain packed with tourists all year round. 

 

Happy holiday!