By Air

Shimla’s Jubbarhatti Airport is nearly 23 km away from the heart of the city. Taxi is available from airport to City and fare is about Rs 450. the airport is connected to Delhi airport by daily flights. Delhi International airport is the nearest major airport. Delhi airport is connected to all major cities in India and many cities abroad. The distance of Shimla to Delhi is about 357 km. A/C taxi services are available from Delhi to Shimla, costing about Rs 7500.

By Train

Shimla has a meter gauge railway station. It connects to the nearest broad gauge station at Kalka, which is at a distance of 80 km from Shilmla. Taxi services are available from Kalka to Shimla and charge is about Rs 1750. Kalka is well connected to all major cities in India by rail.

By Bus

HRTC buses offer bus connectivity from all cities in Himachal Pradesh to Shimla. Frequent ordinary and deluxe bus services are available from Delhi to Shimla. Deluxe buses charge about Rs 1300 from Delhi to Shimla

Tara Devi temple

Tara Devi temple is located on Tarav Parvat, in the western side of Shimla. Situated eleven kilometer away from the hill resort, the temple provides an overwhelming view of the mountains below. Every year thousands of pilgrims visit Tara Devi temple, which has a great spiritual and heritage value. Historically speaking, the temple was built approximately 250 years ago and has an interesting story attached to it. According to the legend, Goddess Tara Devi was brought to Himachal Pradesh from the eastern Indian state of West Bengal.

It is said that a Sen Dynasty King from Bengal visited Himachal Pradesh. He was in the habit of carrying his personal family idol around the upper torso of his arm. While hunting in the dark and dense forests of Juggar, he forgot his path. Because of tiredness, he fell asleep and dreamt that his family deity Ma Tara and her consorts Dwarpal Bhairav and Lord Hanuman requested him to unveil them before the common populace. The king donated 50 bighas of land and sponsored the construction of the Tara Devi temple.

The later kings of his dynasty added to this temple. King Balbir Sen commissioned the ‘Ashtdhatu’ (mix of eight metals) deity enshrined here. Situated among sweet smelling pine forests and lush green meadows, Tara Devi Temple can be traversed uphill. Cool and gentle breeze coming from these forests touches tourists and refreshes them entirely. The location of the temple on the hilltop makes it appear that the goddess Ma Tara Devi keeps everyone under her protective gaze, showering innumerable blessings on her worshippers.

Lakkad Bazaar

Find this world of wooden marvels right below the ridge. Lakkad Bazaar offers anything and everything you can imagine carved out of wood. From key chains, walking sticks, massagers, toys and jewellery boxes to sailor's wheels, planters and stationary holders - Lakkad Bazaar gives you plenty to pick from and take back home for friends and relatives, without flattening your wallets.

Summer Hill

It is a scenic spot located near Shimla at an altitude of 1,283 meters and is much visited by the tourists. The legendary Indian leader, Mahatma Gandhi during his sojourn in Shimla spent some time in the elegant Georgian House of Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur located here.

Himachal State Museum & Library

This museum is indisputably one of the prime tourist attractions in Shimla and remains open to the public except on Mondays and public holidays. This museum houses a fine collection of antique sculptures, paintings, coins, photos and other items not only from the state but also outside it. You will also find a library here which houses several historical books and manuscripts.

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