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The majestic snow clad mountains, stunningly rich greenery and the beautiful
lakes in the land of Shimla greet you to enjoy their timeless beauty.
Certain places on earth do boast of places that equal or even surpass the
beauty of Shimla. However, Shimla which is one of the most visited tourist
spot in Himachal Pradesh holds magic in the air, which is beyond comparison.
No wonder it is called the Queen of Hill Stations. The main tourist places
in Shimla are the Arki Fort, Scandal
Point, Jakhoo Temple and Christ Church.
Nearest airport to Shimla is
Shimla Airport,
located at Jabarhatti, around 22 km to Shimla. The airport currently not
provided any scheduled flight. The nearest domestic /
international Airport from Shimla is
Chandigarh International
Airport at
Chandigarh, roughly 3 hours 30 min (113.8 km) drive via NH5 from
Shimla. It is well
connected with major cities like Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi and
Mumbai etc.
Shimla
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Jakhoo Hill
The highest point of the city is Jakhoo Hill that is covered with
Alpine trees. At the top of the flat hill is the colourful Jakhoo
Temple and the newly constructed Hanuman statue. Jakhoo Hill is a
favourite escape for visitors wanting peace and calm from the city
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Scandal Point
Located to the western edge of Shimla where two of the city's most
important roads, The Ridge and Mall Road, converge. |
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The
Ridge
Located in this area of the Ridge are two fine examples of colonial
British Raj architecture, the neo-gothic Church of Christ and the mock
Tudor state Public library. |
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Christ Church
The second oldest church in North India,
after St John's Church in Meerut. It is a parish in the Diocese of
Amritsar in the Church of North India. Its current incumbent is The
Rev. Mushtaq Achher Malk, B.D., M.Th., whose ecclesiastical
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Shimla State Museum
Situated at the top of Mount Pleasant.
Also known as Himachal State Museum and Library, it was built in the
year 1974. It was constructed to preserve the cultural richness of the
state and to record its rich past. |
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Summer Hill
Also called as Potter’s Hill. In the past, this was where potters used
to gather clay to make pots. At a height of 1283 meter above sea level,
Summer Hill offers spectacular views of the valley and the greenery
around. |
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Rashtrapati Niwas
Also known as Viceregal Lodge, is located on
the Observatory Hills of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. It was
formerly the residence of the British Viceroy of India. |
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Jakhoo Temple
At the top of the famous Jakhoo Hill is located the famous Jakhoo Temple
of Shimla. It is hardly 2 kilometers from the Ridge and is an uphill
climb through the beautiful deodar trees. |
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Mall
Road
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. |
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Kufri
While in Shimla, visit its colder, higher and less crowded cousin,
Kufri just 13 km away from the main town. The views and sceneries
here only get better, and the landscapes more flattering, a bit
untouched with the tourist rush. |
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Arki
Fort
Situated at a distance of approximately 40 km from Shimla, Gurkhas
trying to invade the city used Arki Fort as their stronghold during the
Gurkha Wars that went on till 1815-16. |
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