Shimla State Museum: 18km
The Museum, which was opened in 1974, has tried to project hill-out and the cultural wealth of the state.
Art objects in the Museum collection are mostly related to art, archaeology and cultural anthropology of Himachal and other states of India.
At present Museum, has about 9000 objects in its collection. At the outset, museum started with four galleries.
Since then more galleries have been added.
These galleries pertain to Pre- historic, Indian Archaeology, Woodcarvings, Himachal Archaeology, Pahari Miniature Paintings Monuments, Photographs, Rajasthan paintings, Bronzes, Numismatic, Arms Gallery, Gandhi Gallery, Philatelic, Anthropological, Contemporary Art & Wall Paintings gallery.
In addition to these galleries museum has one exhibition hall for arranging the exhibition and other museum activities.
Summer Hill: 23km
Summer Hill at a height of 6,500 ft. on the Shimla-Kalka railway line.
Mahatma Gandhi lived in these quiet surroundings during his visits to Shimla. Himachal Pradesh University is situated here.
Annandale: 20km
Developed as the playground of Shimla, Annandale is 2-4 kms.
from the Ridge at a height of 6,117 ft. It is a favourite spot for cricket, picnics and the princely game of polo.
Tara Devi: 24km
Tara Devi has a temple dedicated to the goddess of stars on top of the hill.
There is a military Dairy Town here as well as the headquarters of Bharat Scouts and Guides.
At a height of 6,070 ft. Tara Devi is an ideal place for a person wanting peace and some rest.
Sankat Mochan: 20km Aporx
A popular Hanuman temple is located here.
We get an excellent view of Shimla from the temple.
It can be reached by car or on foot.
Mashobra: 4 km
Mashobra has several excellent picnic spots.
Mashobra offers ideal walks amidst oak and pine trees.
Mashobra is the site of the annual Sipi fair in June.
The nearest rest house is at Craignano which is 3 kms.
from Mashobra, and is a beautiful holiday resort.
Naldehra: 4km
Under a skyline etched with conifers, Naldehra offers a well groomed nine-hole Golf course; undulating hills and giant deodars, make it a unique spot for picnics.
Regular bus and taxi service. HPTDC Restaurant, Hotel Golf Glade and Golf Club.
Tattapani: 32km
Situated on the bank of river Sutlej it is well known of its hot springs.
Regular bus and taxi service.
Wildflower Hall: 5km
Nestling among sylvan surroundings, the stately Hotel Wildflower Hall of the HPTDC affords a magnificent view of the mighty Himalayas and perennial snows.
Charming in summer and fascinating in autumn, when winter casts its mantle of snow Wildflower Hall assumes an ethereal look.
Fruit Research Station: 1km
The biggest fruit research station in northern India.
Kufri: 12km
Well known for its ski slopes.
Commands good views. It also has a Potato Research Station.
Shimla has an added attraction of Mini zoo amidst dense forest to the tourists where a rare breed of wild animals and pheasants species commonly found in Himalayan forest region have been kept in natural habitat.
Spread over an area of twenty hectares of land with rich flora and fauna about 140 wild animals including pheasants of different verities 'Monal' the State bird of Himachal Pradesh and one of the endangered species of Himalayan region has been the other attractions of this zoo also been placed safely in this mini zoo.
The other attraction of this zoo are Tibetan wolf, Brown Bear and Barking Deer.
There are other popular wild animals species in the Mini zoo such as leopard, Ghoral, Samber, Himalayan Thar, Yak, black bear and number of pheasants varieties.
Himalayan Nature Park has been set up at Kufri in 1992 which is spread in 90 hectare area and mini zoo has been set up in this Park.
