About Shimla
Mussoorie to Shimla distnce : 252 km
Estimated travel time : 8 hours
Mussoorie to Shimla is one of the popular route that goes form the lush greenery and mountains. Shimla that is renowned "Queen Of Hills" is the one of the most famous hill station in the state of Himachal Pradesh, in the Himalayan foothills.
Shimla is blissfully surrounded by the green hills with snowcapped peaks at the elevation of 2,206 meters from the sea. Its spectacular natural bounty accompanied by structures made during the colonial era. The town is famous for pleasant walking experiences on hillsides surrounded by pine and oak forests. The unadulterated charm of town with beautiful colonial architecture, pedestrian-friendly Mall Road and the ridge lined up with multiple shops, cafes and restaurants. Also the KalkaโShimla Railway line built by the British, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is also a major tourist attraction. Apart from the the beautiful town is one of the major attraction of the tourist in the scorching summer season because from mid-July to mid-September, it is covered with a snow blanket making it a muse for all nature lovers also at that time the local festivals of the town held every year.
Taxi from Mussoorie to Shimla is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Mussoorie to Shimla by car is well connected through SH2 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Mussoorie to Shimla distance is 252 Km and is 8 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Dehradun - Robbers Cave, Tapkeshwar Temple, Chopta-Tungnath, Deer Park, Doon Valley, Tibetan Market, Rajaji National Park
Herbertpur - Gurudwara Bhangani Sahib, Gurdwara Sri Teer Garhi Sahib
Paonta Sahib - Gurudwara Paonta Sahib, Assan Lake, Khodra Dak Pathar, Sahstra Dhara ยท Dei Ka Mandir, Sirmour, Nagnauna Temple, Katasan Devi Temple
Nahan - Shivalik Fossil Park, Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary, Renuka Temple, Rani Tal, Jagannath Temple, Churdhar Peak
Barog - Dolanji Bon Monastery, Choor Chandni Peak
Solan - Shoolini Mata Temple, Nalagarh Palace, Chail
Kandaghat - Kali ka Tibba, Sidh Baba Mandir, Chail Wild Life Sanctuary etc
Shoghi - Tara Devi Temple, Trekking and Hiking
Mashobra - Craignano, Mahasu peak
Naldhera - Golf Course, Mahakali Temple, Mahunag Temple, Kogi Mata Temple