A visit to Shimla-one of the most popular hill stations in Himachal Pradesh, India, is considered incomplete without strolling at the Mall Road. Built during the British rule, the Mall Road is one of the most popular and busiest path of the city. All important offices, shopping centers, tourist offices, cafes, hotels and restaurants are located at this road.
At the evening the locals as well as the tourist can be easily seen wandering on Mall Road in large numbers. Many people love to buy the handicraft products manufactured in Himachal Pradesh and sold at Himachal emporium here. The road is well planned and no vehicles are allowed here.
There are many tourist spots like scandal point- which connects the Mall Road to another famous street-The Ridge, Gaiety Theatre, Town Hall and the Kali Bari Temple located here. The entire view of the road depicts a gala time enjoyed by the visitors.
Shopping, dining in fine restaurants, historic monuments, lush green valleys- all together gives an impression as if, this stretch called Mall Road, rejoices the spirit of Shimla- the iconic Himalayan hill station. So, whenever you visit Shimla, make sure to have local hangout at the Mall Road, located at the heart of Shimla.