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History
According to the Gurudwara Sahib Shimla history, it was built in the early 20th century, precisely in 1907. The foundation stone and initiative of the building of the Gurudwara was laid by the then king of Patiala, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh. The Gurudwara was in the province of Patiala during the earlier times. But after the partition of Punjab in 1947, the place where the Gurudwara stood was taken over by the Himachal Pradesh Government.
Architecture
The Gurudwara has an admiring old-style architecture built in the early 20th century. The walls are mostly built with marble. The interior of the Gurudwara is fascinating with the golden rich theme. You can find peace in the gurudwara by its rich architectural vibe itself.
Activities
- If you are a Guru devotee, you can offer your prayers in the Gurudwara Sahib Shimla.
- The Gurudwara has an admiring architecture that you can observe.
- The Gurudwara also provides food for everyone who visits here. You can have food here free of cost and need not pay extra for outside food if you are a budget traveler.
Tips for visiting
- Offer your prayers in the Gurudwara if you are a devotee and admire the architecture of this early 20th century Gurudwara.
- Abide by the rules of Gurudwara, by always wearing the headscarf covering your hair, irrespective of your gender and belief.
- You will get food from the Gurudwara Langar free of cost. But make sure that you do not waste the food and receive only the food you can eat.
- Do not wear slippers, shoes, or socks inside the Gurudwara.
Best time to visit
The best time to visit Shimla is between November to March if you want to enjoy the snow. If you want a pleasantly cool climate you can visit from April to June. From April to June there will be cold showers, so carry winter clothes with you as a precaution.
Nearby Atractions
- Kufri
- The Ridge
- Shri Hanuman Mandir Jakhoo
- Jakhoo Hill
- Chadwick Falls
- Viceregal Lodge and Botanical Garden
- Gorton Castle
Nearby market/ shopping places
- Lakkar Bazaar in Shimla Mall Road is a handicrafts store. You can find exquisite wooden keychains, jewelry, shawls, woolen, and other handicrafts items here.
- Mall Road Shimla is a prominent place in Shimla. It is the best commercial center in Shimla. You can avail clothing, footwear, fruits, traditional Himachal souvenirs, and more from here.
- City Centre Mall Shimla is a shopping place in Shimla. It has top brands like Adidas, Levis, Spykar, Denizen, Flying Machine, and more.
- The Himachal Emporium is a craft store in Shimla, where you can buy traditional handicrafts of Himachal Pradesh.
Nearby Hotels
- Wild Flower Hall, An Oberoi Resort
- Snow Valley Resorts Shimla
- Oberoi Cecil
- Treebo Trend Varuna
- Radisson Hotel Shimla
- Treebo Maharaja
Interesting Facts About Gurudwara Sahib Shimla
- The Gurudwara was earlier situated in the Patiala province of Punjab, before the partition.
- After the partition of Punjab, the Himachal Pradesh Government took over the Gurudwara.
