Shimla, India travel tips
Real traveler tips for Shimla in India: hostels, food, transport, hikes, activities, hidden gems, night life, social life and costs — shared by travelers who have actually been there.
Transport in Shimla
- ritesh88: Is it worth taking the toy train up from Kalka or does it just take way too long?
Food in Shimla
- anjali_s: Sita Ram and Sons in Lakkar Bazaar for the chole bhature. Trust me.
Hikes in Shimla
- davidd: The walk up to Jakhu Temple is steeper than I thought it would be. Heart rate was definitely up there by the time we reached the top.
Costs in Shimla
- rahulm: Pricing for the Himachal Tourism hotels is pretty steep for what you actually get, better to find a private guesthouse further down the ridge if you want to save a few rupees.
Hidden gems in Shimla
- karen_92: If you want to escape the crowds on Mall Road just head over to Annandale, it’s so much quieter and the army museum is actually quite interesting.
Hidden gems in Shimla, India
- karen_92: If you want to escape the crowds on Mall Road just head over to Annandale, it’s so much quieter and the army museum is actually quite interesting.