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.

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.

Shimla is a very popular tourist destination both for Indians and foreigners. The buildings and its church on The Mall and the Ridge make it appear a little like a northern UK town. If you like shopping you’ll love this long street which also has beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Watch out for the monkeys though. Don’t eat in front of them because they snatch food! The climate is very temperate too!

A stroll at The Mall is a must to start your visit to explore the Shimla. It is historic, it is commercial, it is shopping, it is romantic, it is relaxing, it is eating fine or casual, what not? The Mall is full of anything to everything. Jakhu Hill, The Ridge, Temples, Church, Lakkar Bazar, Skating Rink, Gaity Theater, Vidhan Sabha, Hotels & Restaurants, Shops and showrooms- all are here to go. It is must visit place. It is one type in day with locals and different in the evenings with tourists. Everyone walking, talking or relaxing on the benches and enjoying the beauty of Shimla.

Visit in the month of September was excellent. Weather was sunny and we took lift from the road after leaving our car. Lift costs only Rs 20 per person and Rs 10 per senior citizen. Two Lift are big and completes journey to mall road in two parts with same ticket . Two new small lifts also work . So a economic option. Once at mall road , you may opt for wheel chair if accompanied by a needy family member. For children also, options for wheel chair if there. So relax. They charge for it . On mall road there are plenty of options of food and street sellers for woolen garments for adults as well as children. You can spend more and more time here . Climate is so good that you are not tired. Cleanliness is maintained . If you go down from mall road, lot of options for daily use items . One may get good woolens at very cheap rate on bargain.