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CHURCHES
Christ Church & St. Michael's Cathedral: Built in 1846-1857, Christ Church
is the second oldest
church of Northern India. The Church overlooks the ridge and is one of the
landmarks of Shimla. The clocks on Christ Church were added later but none
of them are functional now. The Church's exquisite beauty comes with the stained
glasses that are fitted on its windows. The town's other important churches
are St. Michael's Cathedral and Roman Catholic Cathedral, which is just off
the Mall.
MUSEUMS
Himachal State Museum & Library: The museum is located 2.5-km west of
the scandal point and opens daily except on Mondays and public holidays. It
has got a good collection of ancient historical sculptures, paintings, coins,
photos and other items from all over the state as well as outside it. It has
also got a library, which houses many historical books and manuscripts. more...
GARDENS
Viceregal Lodge & Botanical Gardens: On the Observatory Hills is located
Viceregal Lodge, which is also known as "Rashtrapati Niwas". This
magnificent building was the residence of the British Viceroy Lord Dufferin.
This lodge was completed in 1888 and it is said that every brick for the building
was carried by mules. This is a six-storey building and is surrounded by well-maintained
gardens and lawns. The lodge has now been converted into Institute of Advanced
Study and is further 2-km from State Museum.
SHOPPING CENTRE
The Mall: This is the 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.
MOUNTAINS
Prospect Hill: Crowned by a temple dedicated to Kamna Devi 15-minutes walk
from Boileauganj on Shimla-Bilaspur road. The hill at an altitude of 2,155m
offers a spectacular view of the area.
TEMPLES
Jakhu Temple: Dedicated
to Lord Hanuman, this temple is at an altitude of 2,455m near the highest
point of Shimla ridge. It offers a fine view over the surrounding valleys,
out to the snowcapped peaks, and over the town itself. The temple is a 45-minute
walk from the Mall. Jakhu is a vantage point for witnessing the changing skyline
as the sun rises or sets. more...
Sankat Mochan: On Shimla-Kalka road is the famous "Lord Hanuman" temple. Situated at an altitude of 1,975m, it commands an excellent view of Shimla town.
Tara Devi: On Shimla-Kalka road this holy place is accessible by rail, bus
and car (11-km). From the station / road - one can visit the temple either
on foot or by taxi / jeep.