By: Teesta chattoraj

The North of India comprises of some fabulous holiday stops that are great tourist hubs of the nation, one of which is Shimla. Considered as “Queen of the Hill Station”, Shimla is a winter wonderland that has been a regular showcase around our lives. Shimla is one of the most well-liked tourist stops in India but have you ever considered that there’s a lot more to see other than the famous Mall road? Here is a list of all the striking places Shimla has to feature apart from the obvious.

No trip to Shimla is complete without a ride on the Kalka Shimla Mail which has now been declared as a UNESCO World Legacy Site. You can choose from a number of toy trains, including luxury trains which slowly travel their way up from Kalka up till the main settlement of Shimla through the dense mountainous jungles and passes through the maximum number of tunnels in comparison with any other train visit. The view from the toy train is fine and it provides a panoramic view of Shimla as it steadily rolls into the settlement.