• The first thing every tourist wants to do on the first day in Shimla is drop the luggage at the hotel and head to the iconic Mall Road.  One can stay at Hotel White, about a km from Mall Road, at a place called “Lakkar Bazar.”
• Hotel Victory - Located near Victory Tunnel
• Hotel Landmark - One of the good hotels in Shimla.
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• Once you’ve had your lunch or dinner at one of the many popular restaurants on the Mall, you can spend the evening roaming on the Mall, or visiting the Ridge.
• You can shop, do fun activities available at these two locations and enjoy the street food.
• Overnight stay in Shimla. 

Breakfast on Mall Road - Sita Ram & Sons – This shop is 70-years-old and it is famous for its Chana & Luchchi combo!

Jakhu temple - Shri Hanuman temple – According to Hindu mythology, Lord Hanuman stopped here while on his way to get Sanjivani Booti (traditional herb). The temple is accessible by car and by ropeway. The ropeway service is available at Rs. 500 per person (Timings: 9.30 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM).

Viceregal Lodge – This historic building, built during the British era, is now home to the Indian Institute Of Advanced Study, a research institute. (Visitor Timings - 10 am–5:30 pm)
Army Heritage Museum - You will see Army & Navy Uniform & Guns and Canons in this museum.

Lunch Options in and around Mall Road -

• Guptajee Vaishno Bhojnalaya - Pure Veg Restaurant, food is simple & homely in taste.
• Himachali Rasoi - Known for its Traditional Thali that has the choicest of authentic, local dishes.
• New Plaza Restaurant – Their Mutton Rara & Butter Chicken is popular among foodies.

Towards the evening, you can visit any of the following locations on the Mall Road

• The Ridge – Beautiful, open space with a two-side view of Shimla. During the evening the view of Shimla city is mesmerising from the viewpoint. One of the scenes of "3 idots" movie was shot here.
• Christ Church - 2nd Oldest Church in North India, Built it in 1857. In the evening the illumination of the church makes it so beautiful. Located on the ridge.
• Scandal Point – Believed to be the spot from where the erstwhile Maharaja of Patiala eloped with the daughter of a British Viceroy. It is located at the meeting point of Mall road & Ridge Road. There are numerous cafes & restaurants available.

Local Market – This 3-part marketplace - divided into Upper Market, Middle & Lower Market – sells winter clothes, trinkets, souvenirs, and street food.

Explore Food Options

• Indian Coffee House – Nice snack ‘n coffee place to try during the evenings.
• Trishul Bakers - Famous bakery in Shimla, established in 1959, known for its light eats.
• Kalyan Dhaba - One of the most famous dinner options to choose from. It serves delicious, homely food and is frequented by locals too.

Overnight Stay at Shimla.

Have breakfast at the hotel or local food joint, proceed to Mashobra.

• Carignano Nature Park – Head to Mashobra, 10 km from Shimla, to visit this increasingly popular tourist destination where you will find multiple species of Tulip at one place. A treat for nature lovers!

Head to Naldehra - 13 km - 40 min travelling time

• Handicraft Shopping - Gramin Bhandar Naldhera – Time to shop for some Handmade Woolens and other handicrafts available at this place. Just 2 km before the Naldehra Golf Course, on the right-hand side of the road.
• Traditional food - There is a shop by the name Himachali Vyanjan, adjacent to Naldehra Grahmin Bhandar. They are open between 11 am to 3 pm.
• Naldhera - Horse Ride, enjoy scenic views, and Golf course view from outside. A lot of Bollywood movies have been shot here. Visit the nearby 150-years-old Naag Devta Temple.

Travel to Tattapani - 35 km - 1 hour - Traveling time

• The scenic view on way to Tattapani is simply awesome. The mighty Satluj flowing along the road will force you to stop more than once, just to enjoy the scenic view. 
• River Rafting – Go for River Rafting up to 8km in Satluj River (Check with the local tour operator) (Charge - Rs 1200 per person)
• Tattapani - Rejuvenate yourself in a hot water Sulphur spring. 

Return to Shimla. Overnight stay in Shimla.

• Have breakfast at the hotel and pack your luggage.
• If you have to catch the evening Shatabdi from Kalka or any other train from Chandigarh, try to leave with a buffer time of 2 hours at your disposal.
• Though you can travel to Kalka, Chandigarh or Delhi by public transport i.e., bus but the service frequency is low.