The Mall
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- harleen sNew Delhi, India1,222 contributionsWalk on the MallWent with family. And parents. Took a little walk on the mall and then went down to lower bazaar. It's always fun t see the old shops where locals go. Was busy as always due t the long weekendVisited April 2023Written April 11, 2023
- paulrw2017Monmouthshire, United Kingdom41 contributionsperfect for a stroll and for shoppingA traffic-free zone, so perfect to join the hundreds of other people strolling and shopping. It's also very clean (fines for littering). There are lots of shops, restaurants, cafes and bars and you can drop down the steep hill through the maze of streets to see more markets.Visited April 2023Written April 21, 2023
- VIPIN_GOEL_TP_ImpexNew Delhi, India7,195 contributionsLively and Vibrant DestinationThe Mall is the hot destination for all tourists in Shimla. We have parked our car in Parking near the Lift. One has to use the Lift to reach the right end of The Mall by paying INR 10/- per person. No traffic is allowed on The Mall except the emergency services. You will not find posters and banners on the walls here. Scores of people walk jaunt here enjoying cool weather of Shimla. The atmosphere becomes more lively and vibrant in the evening with more people amassed here. There are shops, restaurants, bakeries, showrooms, wine shops, tea, coffee and juice parlours, which keeps visitors busy. Tourists are easily lured by heavy discounts in shops and showrooms. We had tea and patties then later Ice Cream while scrolling. In the evening, when lights are on, we clicked several pictures in front of heritage buildings. One can spend hours sitting & walking on The Mall. One can go to The Ridge, Lakkar Bazar on one side and to Vidhan Sabha, Kali Bari Mandir on other side. If you have time, Heritage Walk can be done.Visited April 2023Traveled with friendsWritten May 9, 2023
- Yogendra VMumbai, India2 contributionsGood Food, Great Ambience & wonderful staffRandomly tried this restaurant on mall road. A small cafe with 3 tables with good modern interior & view of mall road. Chicken Bao & Kungpao was very delicious. Staff was very responsive & courteous.Visited May 2023Traveled with familyWritten May 18, 2023
- Primal SurvivorIndia310 contributionsHeritageWhat used to be pride of simla now nothing but a over crowded place with loud youngsters in large groups . Never even try visiting on Christmas and New Years or festive season one will surely end up in a scuffle. Visit off season and soak in the prestige and appreciate the beauty!Visited July 2023Traveled with familyWritten July 20, 2023
- Indian GhummakadHimachal Pradesh, India940 contributionsThe Mall ShimlaSo Many Activities all around - Horse riding, Church near a Few Pubs and Restaurant just walkable. Nice Shopping complex and Restaurant and Cafe near around only. Views of Himalaya opposite side and front side Church.Visited September 2023Traveled with friendsWritten September 10, 2023
- centralvicBallarat, Australia551 contributionsInteresting to visit.No need to buy anything to enjoy here- though we bought an ice cream each. :) We walked up to the church and back down in our short time here, finding the shops interesting because there are high-end shops, and also little local businesses- one book shop looks like it's from Harry Potter! We included a little time on the middle level, seeing what the locals shop for. We would have liked more time to visit, but even for a short time, it's time well spent.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 5, 2023
- S Tam5 contributionsBeautiful Scenic viewShimla mall road is a vibrant and bustling street that reflect the charm and colonial history of the city. Shimla mall road is a must visit destination. Offering a mix of shopping, dinning and scenic beauty.Visited December 2023Traveled with familyWritten February 4, 2024
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S Tam
5 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Shimla mall road is a vibrant and bustling street that reflect the charm and colonial history of the city. Shimla mall road is a must visit destination. Offering a mix of shopping, dinning and scenic beauty.
Written February 4, 2024
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Sreekanth
Hyderabad, India1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Friends
The weather was cool, which is awesome and we visited in the evening/night which makes it even more stunning visually, u should definitely visit one really old café and a really new one in the end of that mall road which are both awsome
Written January 26, 2024
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centralvic
Ballarat, Australia551 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
No need to buy anything to enjoy here- though we bought an ice cream each. :)
We walked up to the church and back down in our short time here, finding the shops interesting because there are high-end shops, and also little local businesses- one book shop looks like it's from Harry Potter!
We included a little time on the middle level, seeing what the locals shop for.
We would have liked more time to visit, but even for a short time, it's time well spent.
We walked up to the church and back down in our short time here, finding the shops interesting because there are high-end shops, and also little local businesses- one book shop looks like it's from Harry Potter!
We included a little time on the middle level, seeing what the locals shop for.
We would have liked more time to visit, but even for a short time, it's time well spent.
Written November 5, 2023
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Sandip Patel
Vapi, India193 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
A must visit place when in Shimla for some souvenir shopping or just for hanging out or coffee or so even for a brisk walk it’s a wonderful place
Written October 17, 2023
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Indian Ghummakad
Himachal Pradesh, India940 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
So Many Activities all around - Horse riding, Church near a Few Pubs and Restaurant just walkable. Nice Shopping complex and Restaurant and Cafe near around only. Views of Himalaya opposite side and front side Church.
Written September 10, 2023
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shoaib j
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates19 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Mall Road is very nice for shopping ,hangouts & best restaurants are available & beautiful church & hanuman temple
Written July 25, 2023
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NBansal
Chandigarh, India3 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
One of the Best place of North india thousand of people came in a day but you can not found a piece of paper any where, kodo to HP govt to maintain the hygiene and sefty and security to tourist.
Written July 23, 2023
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Primal Survivor
India310 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
What used to be pride of simla now nothing but a over crowded place with loud youngsters in large groups . Never even try visiting on Christmas and New Years or festive season one will surely end up in a scuffle.
Visit off season and soak in the prestige and appreciate the beauty!
Visit off season and soak in the prestige and appreciate the beauty!
Written July 21, 2023
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Madhulika L
Noida, India4,689 contributions
Jun 2023
If you come to Shimla, you’ve got to come to the Mall Road. This fine old stretch of road lives and breathes colonial Shimla, with many old buildings all along its stretch, from the Railway Board Building and the Police Assistance Room to the Gaiety Theatre and Christ Church. It’s also lined with dozens of shops, from small grocery shops to big brand stores, restaurants, and so on. There are views across the hills, and trees along the way.
Note that the Mall is a vehicle-free zone, so you have to walk all the way (this was about a 2 km walk either way from where we were staying, at the Oberoi Cecil). Wrought iron benches all along the way are good to sit down for a breather, if you need it. There are also vendors here and there who sell charred corn, cotton candy, and so on (but do note: there are lots of monkeys around, and they are liable to pounce on any food they see being carried by a passer-by: our daughter got her cotton candy snatched out of her hand by a monkey).
Note that the Mall is a vehicle-free zone, so you have to walk all the way (this was about a 2 km walk either way from where we were staying, at the Oberoi Cecil). Wrought iron benches all along the way are good to sit down for a breather, if you need it. There are also vendors here and there who sell charred corn, cotton candy, and so on (but do note: there are lots of monkeys around, and they are liable to pounce on any food they see being carried by a passer-by: our daughter got her cotton candy snatched out of her hand by a monkey).
Written July 1, 2023
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dianedinky
Dunfermline, UK791 contributions
Nov 2022
I should really have looked at the pictures first, but i had visions of this being a wide, open, pedestrian strip with lots of shopping opportunities from local handicrafts. I thought maybe it would have a continental boulevard feel from the British influence.
However, in reality it felt to me just as a busy and rather rundown area. Everything is crammed together, it's noisy, the restaurants get packed and the shops are not geared to tourists, ie normal retail rather than souvenirs. When you go to the lower level street you then find the souvenir stalls but these are full of low quality tat.
Disappointed.
However, in reality it felt to me just as a busy and rather rundown area. Everything is crammed together, it's noisy, the restaurants get packed and the shops are not geared to tourists, ie normal retail rather than souvenirs. When you go to the lower level street you then find the souvenir stalls but these are full of low quality tat.
Disappointed.
Written June 20, 2023
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Nowadays,Street market is open or close , like the mall road?
I want to come at manali. Please suggest.
N saha
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In shimla kullu manali tour where should we buy woollen cloth in cheap rate...
22felicitya
Johannesburg, South Africa166 contributions
In Shimla and Manali you can find woolen cloth , shawls abs Pashminas , don’t pay the price quoted , always bargain first and because there are so many shops you can buy from , you can walk away if not happy with price , the price will be reduced further , just remember when buying a genuine pashmina it should be reversible
upstatewanderer
newyork166 contributions
Would there be any problem taking a taxi from Dharamsala to Shimla in February? How long should it take and costs? Thanks.
vishesh p
New Delhi, India32 contributions
it all depends on the weather conditions. as the time you are talking about is February the weather can change in an instant. apart from that its a 8 hour journey minimum. costs can be normal as not many people go during these days
Travel bee 🐝
New Delhi, India
Is there any possibility of seeing snow anywhere in shimla??
Michael (Clark) Kent
Bridport, UK6 contributions
Hi, absolutely yes. When I was there in February, there was several feet deep after an overnight storm. Check on your mobile for Google weather and you can see the temperature and forecast for days in advance
What is avg temperature in shimla in october end?
Ethelberga H
Grantham, UK646 contributions
It was pretty chilly at night whne we were there about 3C. During the day we had lots of sunshine but didn't get above 18C. You do need some layers of clothing and a waterproof in case of rain.
Ateet K
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Hello all, I am visiting Shimla mid féb with family. Stay will be at Hotel Oberoi Cecil. Need advise on the car parking closest to the hotel as travelling with infants n kids...thanks.
Rajuetc
Ghaziabad, India60 contributions
Hi Ateetj
Hotel Oberoi Cecil Shimla have own Parking for Guests.
No need to Worry !!
Escape267632
Kampala, Uganda
Hi we r planning to go shimla, which hotel is best to stay on mall road, n do we get taxi to go to isbt bus stop Shimla from hotel.
yogesh1954
Shimla, India19 contributions
Hotel holiday home (HHH) Govt. Of Himachal Undertaking. HPTDC
Culture183435
West Bengal, India
Can I carry medium sized suitcases while going up the Lift to the Mall ?
Rajesh_in
Mumbai, India1,287 contributions
The lift is small and crowded with about 7 to 8 people inside so there is very little space to get luggage in. It is therefore better not to carry medium sized suitcases.
Is it good to visit in mid December ???
HARI Nandaik
Shimla District, India29 contributions
woolen cloth need with cap gloves an muffler
vikas6900
Phagwara, India
Please let me know how will be the weather and road conditions of mashobra on 19-20 august 2018 from Chandigarh????
1010102015
Mumbai, India142 contributions
It’s better to expect a bit of crowd and as I understand the road conditions are not too good at the moment so it just takes more time to reach. So plan accordingly. Safe trip. Enjoy.
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