Territories Weekend Getaways Shimla Shimla, a charming, sprawling town with its backdrop of spectacular, cool hills is one place one should head for , for the weekend. With good facilities, a lovely climate and oodles of charm, Shimla charms weekenders. With magnificently kept lawns, botanical gardens, and a small cafe, this place makes a nice excursion. This aviary is worth a visit for it's collection of species found around Himachal Pradesh such as the Himalayan monal, various types of pheasants and the Indian peafowl.
Monkeys are all over the place.
Do try to catch the sunrise from here. It is pretty spectacular. Shimla's attractions include the Mall and the Ridge, which are good places for walks. Apart from this there are a number of interesting walks around Shimla some of them being the Glen and the Summer Hill. Ltd. All rights reserved.