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Tourist
Attractions of Shimla
The Mall
 The Mall, which runs along the Ridge, is the main shopping
centre of the Shimla. Filled with shops and restaurants, you
will find the Mall always crowded with tourists. The Gaiety
Theatre, which is a reproduction of an old British theatre, is a
centre of cultural activities. The Ridge, an open space in the
heart of the town, presents excellent view of the mountain
ranges. The Mall further joins the Ridge at the 'Scandal Point'
where a statue of the nationalist leader Lala Lajpat Rai has
been erected.
Jakhoo Hill
 About 2.5 km from the city lies the Jahkoo hill at a height of
about 2455 metres. The peak, highest in Shimla, offers a
panoramic view of the town. The Jakhoo temple, dedicated to Lord
Hanuman, is also located here.
Glen
The Glen forests lie at a distance of about 4 km from the Ridge
at an altitude of 1830 metres. An ice-cold stream flows through
the forest making it one of the fascinating picnic spots in the
city.
Summer Hill
About 7 km from the city,
 at a height of 1983 metres, is the
Summer Hill. This picturesque spot lies on the Shimla-Kalka
railway line and has pleasant shady walks in quiet surroundings.
The place is also associated with Mahatma Gandhi as he had
stayed in the Georgian House of Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur during his
visit to Shimla. The Himachal Pradesh University is situated
here. Chadwick Falls You can reach these 67-metre-high falls
from Summer Hill from where it is about 45 minutes walk. The
falls, surrounded by thick forests, are situated at about 7 km
from the city at a height of 1586 metres. |