Shimla Queen of Hill Stations
The large open space in the heart of town presents excellent view of the mountain ranges. Shimla"s landmarks - the Neo-Gothic structure of Christ Church and the new - Tudor Library building is worth seeing.Most of Shimla"s landmarks are located here. The Mall further joins the Ridge at the тЂ˜Scandal Point" of Kipling"s Shimla, where a statue of the nationalist leader Lala Lajpat Rai has been erected.This is the main shopping centre of Shimla with restaurants. This is especially pleasant in the evenings when the views and lights are wonderful. The Gaiety Theatre, which is a reproduction of an old British theatre is a center of cultural activities. A passenger lift of HPTDC can be taken from the Cart Road and the Mall. Lakkar Bazaar adjacent to the Ridge is popular for its wood-crafts and souvenirs.
Shimla is full of Hotels and Restaurants and there are around 500 hotels in Shimla, which includes One Five star hotel (Cecil Hotel) and many three star hotels. There are many Govt. Guest Houses and private Guest Houses. So accommodation is no problem in Shimla but to be on safer side one should book accommodation in advance for stay in Shimla, especially during the peak seasons of summer and Christmas.