Mall
Road Shimla One place that you cannot ignore is definitely the Mall Road in
Shimla.
Located at the heart of the town, the Mall Road in Simla is one
of the
busiest commercial areas of this place. Built by the British
during the
colonial rule in India, the Mall Road was constructed keeping in
mind
the traffic on this route. Shimla
Ridge Located in the heart of Shimla is the famous tourist attraction known
as The Ridge. The Ridge is the hub of all cultural activities of
Shimla.
It is situated along the Mall Road, which is the famous shopping
center
of Shimla. Most major places of Shimla like Lakkar Bazaar, Mall,
Scandal
Point, Jakhoo hill, etc. are connected through the Ridge.
Annandale Situated at a distance of 2 kilometers from the heart of the
city,
Annandale is a lovely picnic spot that is a major tourist
attraction.
One can relax and unwind over here and spend as much time as
they want
to.
Glenn A thickly wooded forest, Glenn is a famous picnic spot that is
located
around 4 kilometers from the center of Shimla. The thick cover
of the
deodar trees makes this place a calm and tranquil locale. It
used to be
known as the playground of Shimla where racing, cricket and polo
used to
be the favorite pastime of the British.
Prospect Hill Situated at a height of 2155 meters, the Prospect hill is a
great place
to visit and unwind in the natural surroundings. It is also
famous for a
hilltop temple dedicated to Kamna Devi.
State Museum & Library The Shimla State Museum and Library is a famous tourist
attraction that
is located at a distance of around 2.5 kilometers from the
center of
Shimla. The museum is famous for is collection of ancient
sculptures,
paintings, coins and photographs. The museum has samples of the
famous
Pahari miniature art form, which ceased to exist when the
Western art
form took over. The museum should be visited by anyone who is
coming to
Shimla. Summer Hill The Summer Hill is located at a height of 1283 meters above sea
level.
This charming spot is famous for its university of Himachal
Pradesh that
is located here. It is said that Mahatma Gandhi used to come to
stay
here during his visit to Shimla.
Viceregal Lodge The Viceregal Lodge is located at the top of Observatory Hills
and was
constructed by the British. This brilliant building served as
the
residence of the Viceroy, Lord Dufferin. It was completed by the
year
1888 and it is still well maintained. This Lodge has now been
transformed into the famous Institute of Advanced Studies and
the six
storey building still stands in all its splendor. The lodge has
famous
gardens and perfectly manicured lawns. The place is a very
famous
tourist attraction and must be visited.