SANKAT MOCHAN (7 Km) 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.
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TARA
DEVI (11 Km) 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.
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FAGU (22 Km) 2450
m: On Hindustan-Tibet Road. It has enchanting
views.
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CHADWICK FALLS (7 Km) 1586 m:
Surrounded by thick forests. About
45 minutes walk from Summer Hill
Chowk.
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.
JAKHOO TEMPLE (2.5 Km) 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 MUSEUM (3 Km): 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 (5 Km) 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 (7 Km) 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.
