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.
Hikes in Shimla, India
- 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.