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THE
RIDGE: The large open space in the heart of town presents
excellent view of the mountain ranges. Shimla's landmarks-the
Neo-Gothic structure of Christ Church and the new-Tudor library
building are worth seeing.
THE MALL: Main shopping centre of shimla with restaurants.
the Gaiety Theatre, which is a reproduction of an old British
theatre is a center of cultural activities. A passenger lift
of HPTDC can be taken from the Cart Road and the Mall. Lakkar
Bazaar adjacent to the Ridge is popular for its wood crafts
and souvenirs.
KALI BARI TEMPLE: Few yards from scandal Point towards General
Post Office. It is believed that the idol of Goddess Shayamla
is enshrined there.
JAKHOO TEMPLE 2455 m: Shimla's highest peak offers a panoramic
view of the town. An ancient "Lord Hanuman" temple. Way from
Ridge near Church (on foot) One can also hire pony or taxi
to visit the temple.
STATE MEUSEUM : Ancient Historical Sculptors and paintings
of Himachal Pradesh. Visiting hours 10 AM to 5 PM. Closed
on Monday and gazetted holidays.
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDIES (4 Km) 1983 m: This magnificent
English renaissance structure was the former Viceregal Lodge.
Its lawns and woodland are added attractions. Entry by ticket.
PROSPECT HILL 2155 m: Crowned by a temple dedicated to Kamna
Devi 15 minutes walk from Boileauganj on shimla Bilaspur road.
the hill offers a spectacular views of the area.
SUMMER HILL 1983 m: A picturesque superb on Shimla-Kalka Railway
line. Offers shady walks in quiet surroundings. The Father
of Nation, Mahatma Gandhi during his visit to Shimla lived
in the elegant Georgian House of Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur. HP
University is situated here.
CHADWICK FALLS 1586 m: Surrounded by thick forests. About
45 minutes walk from Summer Hill Chowk.
SANKAT MOCHAN 1975 m: On Shimla-Kalka road (NH-22) is famous
"Lord Hanuman" temple. It commands an excellent view of Shimla
town. The place can be visited by Bus/Taxi.
TARA DEVI 1851 m: On Shimla - Kalka road (NH-22) this holy
place is accessible by Rail, bus and car. From the station/road-one
can visit the temple either on foot or by taxi / jeep.
FAGU 2450 m: On Hindustan-Tibet Road. It has enchanting views.
Himachal Tourism runs the Hotel peach Blossom.
NARKANDA 2708 m: On the Hindustan Tibet road, Narkanda offers
spectacular views of snow ranges. An uphill trek through Deodar
woods leads to Hatu Peak (8 Km). Ancient temple of Hatu Mata
is alive with skiers. HPTDC runs Hotel Hatu and in winters
short skiing courses are organised.
KOTGARH 1830 m: Motorable, bifurcation from Narkanda (18 Km)
Land of apples and apricots.
RAMPUR 924 m: On the Hindustan Tibet Road. Once the capital
of the Princely State of Bushahr, the town is situated on
the banks of Satluj river, Big Commercial Centre and famous
International Lavi fare which is held in November every year,
Dumgir Buddhist Temple, Padam Palace, Raghunath Temple, Ayodhya
temple and Narsingh Temple, are worth visiting. Himachal Tourism
runs a tourist Complex and air conditioned Cafe, Satluj.
SARAHAN 1950 m: On Hindustan Tibet Road from Jeori Sarahan
is (17 Km) with spectacular view of Srikhand range. Sarahan
has the majestic Bhimkali Temple. Himachal Tourism runs Hotel
Shrikhand. Saharan is the gateway to Kinnaur. A Pheasant Breading
Centre and stadium are worth visiting.
KHARAPATHHAR 2673 m: Motorable on Shimla-Rohru road. A famous
religious shrine Giriganga is 7 Km on foot or by jeep. HPTDC
Tourist complex Giriganga Resort under construction.
JUBBAL 1892 m: Headquarters of the erstwhile Princely State,
Jubbal has a superbly maintained Palace which was designed
by a French architect in the 1930 and is remarkable mix of
European and indigenous styles.
HATKOTI 1400 m: Motorable on shimla-Rohru highway. Famous
for ancient temple of Mata Hateswari in the midst of paddy
fields on the right bank of the Pabber river. HPTDC runs Hotel
Pabber here.
MASHOBRA 2148 m: Motorable on Shimla-Naldehra road. Surrounded
by thick forests and offers ideal walks. Goddess Durga temple
is worth seeing.
CRAIGNANO 2149 m: Motorable on Shimla-Naldhera road, Ideal
picnic spot with lawns and garden.
NALDEHRA 2044 m: Motorable On Shimla Tattapani road. this
is a nine hole golf course. It was designed by the British
viceroy, Lord Curzon who was so enchanted by this place that
he gave his daughter Alexandra, Naldehra as her second name.
Ancient Nag temple is also situated here. Himachal Tourism
runs Hotel Golf Glade here.
TATTAPANI 680 m: Motorable on Shimla-Mandi Highway via Naldehra.
Tattapani has hot water springs having sulpher contents, also
Hindu temples and Shiv Goofa at Saraur (4 Km) are worth seeing
places
CHINDI 2010 m: Motorable on Shimla-Mandi highway via Tattapani
- A beautiful place in Karsog Valley. Himachal tourism's tourist
Resort is opening shortly. One can also visit famous mahunag
Temple (18 Km). Mamleshwar mahadev Temple (13 Km) Kamaksha
Devi temple (19 Km) Pangna Killa/temple (8 Km) and Shikari
Devi Temple (18 Km). |
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Shimla
- the capital of Himachal