Himachal PradeshEntertainment

Entertainment in Himachal Pradesh

  1. Tibetan Music Trust

    Performances of Tibetan folk music are held twice a week at Yonglings School, off Jogibara Rd. The live shows feature demonstrations of traditional regional Tibetan instruments and song. It’s a great cultural and educational experience.

    reviewed

  2. A

    Gaiety Theatre

    Although closed for renovations at the time of writing, the Shimla Amateur Dramatic Club usually puts on shows here. Even if there’s no show on, it’s worth taking a peek at the fabulous auditorium.

    reviewed

  3. Video Halls

    Half a dozen video halls along Jogibara Rd show DVDs of Hollywood blockbusters and documentaries on Tibet all day and evening for around Rs 40.

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  4. Pool Halls

    Jogibara Rd has several pool halls where you can rack up a table for around Rs 60 per hour, open from 10:00 till late.

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  5. B

    Barista

    India’s version of Starbucks is a popular spot for the trendy young set to meet over cappuccinos or milkshakes.

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  6. C

    Footloose Disco

    In the Ritz Cineplex building, Shimla’s only nightclub rocks to Bollywood soundtracks till late on weekends.

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  7. D

    Ritz Cineplex

    This modern multiplex cinema has occasional imported blockbusters among the standard Bollywood fare.

    reviewed

  8. Devico’s Bar

    Head downstairs below Cafe Coffee Day for a beer or cocktail in this casual bar.

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  9. E

    The Pub

    A very contemporary bar, serving a young, Indian crowd.

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  10. F

    Himani’s

    The neon and marble decor is straight out of the 1980s, but Himani’s is a good place for a casual drink or plate of chicken tikka. On two levels, the top-floor terrace overlooking the Mall is perfect on a sunny afternoon.

    reviewed

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