MALL - The Mall, running along the Ridge, is the main shopping centre of Shimla. Filled with shops and restaurants, the Mall is always crowded with tourists. The Gaiety Theatre, a reproduction of an old British theatre, is the centre of cultural activities. The Ridge presents an excellent view of the mountain ranges. The Mall merges with the Ridge at Scandal Point where a statue of the renowned nationalist leader, Lala Lajpat Rai has been erected.

JAKHOO HILL - About 2.5 km from Shimla lies the Jahkoo hill at a height of 2455 metres. The highest peak in Shimla offers a complete arial view of the town. The Jakhoo temple, dedicated to Lord Hanuman, is also situated here.

GLEN - The Glen forests lie at a distance of around 4 km from the Ridge at a height of 1830 metres. An ice-cold stream flowing through the forest makes it a fascinating picnic spot.

SUMMER HILL - About 7 km from Shimla at a height of 1983 metres, is the Summer Hill. This picturesque spot lies along the Shimla-Kalka railway line. The place is associated with Mahatma Gandhi for he put up at the Georgian House of Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur during his visit to Shimla. The Himachal Pradesh University is also situated here.

CHADWICK FALLS - One can reach this 67-metre-high falls from Summer Hill. The falls is surrounded by thick forests and is about 7 km from the city at a height of 1586 metres.

PROSPECT HILL - An ideal picnic spot, the Prospect Hill offers an excellent view of the surrounding country. It is a 15-minute climb from Boileauganj and is located about 5 km west of Shimla.

INSTITUTE OF ADVANCE STUDIES - About 4 kilometres from Shimla is the Indian Institute of Advance Studies. This was formerly the Vice-regal Lodge. Besides the magnificent English renaissance structures, the lawns and woodlands of the institute are other sources of attractions. One has to buy a ticket to enter the place.

SANKAT MOCHAN - Sankat Mochan has a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman on the road to Chandigarh, about 7 km from Shimla. One can also get a fine view of Shimla from here.

TARADEVI TEMPLE - Dedicated to Tara Devi, the temple about 11 km from Shimla on the Shimla-Kalka road. This holy place is also accessible by rail.

HIMACHAL STATE MUSEUM - The state museum is about 3 km from the city centre. It has a good collection of statues, miniatures, photos, coins, and other items from around Himachal Pradesh.




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