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Location
Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh is situated at
an altitude of 2,130 m above the sea level. Shimla is
named after the local goddess 'Shayamla Devi' who is believed
to be the manifestation of Kali.
Sight Seeing
The Mall is the main walkway of Shimla town that runs
along the top of the ridge. It a busy shopping area with
old colonial buildings, souvenir shops and restaurants.
At the end of the Mall is the Scandal Point and beyond
it is the Christ Church known for its stained glass windows.
The Viceregal Lodge built in the Gothic architecture and
houses the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies. Himachal
State Museum, housed in a colonial building with spacious
lawns, displays Pahari miniatures, stone sculpture, local
handicrafts, textiles and embroidery. The Glen is a beautiful
picnic spot 4 km from Shimla located in the thickly wooded
Glen. The Summer Hill, 5 km from Shimla, is the place
where Gandhi stayed in Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur's mansion
built in Georgian architecture. Chadwick Falls is a splendid
fall where water fall from the height of 67 m into a deep
gorge. It is 7 km from the main town. Sanjauli is a calm
and tranquil locale ideal for leisurely walks.
How to Reach
By Air: The nearest airport from Shimla is at Jubbarhati,
which is 23 km away.
By Rail: The nearest railway station is at Kalka
connected by narrow gauge is 95 km away.
By Road: Shimla is well connected by surface network
with most towns and cities like Kullu, Manali, Dharamsala,
Kalka, Chandigarh, Ambala, Pathankot and Delhi.
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