| Places around Shimla Hill Station |
| Annandale |
| Annandale is a picnic spot in Shimla's highest point. It is situated at a height of 6,117 ft, about 3 km from a mountain ridge. Enclosed with deodar forests, it is a favourite spot for picnics, cricket, and the princely game of polo. An old Hanuman temple is there on the top of a hill. |
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| Chail |
| Chail in Shimla os One of the best hill-stations of India and located in the state of Himachal. Chail is believed to be greater part of income in Himachal Tourism. An altitude of 2500 feet from the sea level, the fabulous place is located. The small town of Chail is popular for its serene ambiance in the lap of Himalayan Range. Spread over an area of 72 acres Chail is surrounded on three sides by adjacent hills the Rajgarh Hill, the Pandava Hill and the Siddh Tibba. |
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| Christ Church |
| The second oldest Church in India Christ Church is one of the prominent landmarks in Simla. Around the vicinity of Simla city, the silhouette of Christ Church is visible. Christ Church is one of the enduring legacies of the British Raj. Christ Church was plated in copper and the exquisite beauty comes with the stained glasses fitted on its windows depicting Faith, Hope, Charity, Fortitude, Patience and Humility. In the year 1860, Colonel Dumbleton donated the clock and the porch added in 1873. |
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| Himalayan Bird Park |
| A collection of species found around Himachal Pradesh, such as the Himalayan monal, the state bird of Himachal Pradesh), various types of pheasants, and the national bird of India, the Indian peafowl are some of the spices taken care in the Himalayan Bird Park. The male pea-fowl is the national bird of India, the peacock. The park is open to visitors from 10:00 to 17:00 from Tuesday to Saturday. |
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| Mashobra |
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| One of the best tourist paradises in himachal Pradesh, Mashobra is located at an altitude of 2,500 meters above sea level. The place connected with queen of hill station Simla through the historic Hindustan-Tibet Road constructed in 1850 by Lord Dalhousie. Mashobra is significant as it houses one of the only two Presidential retreats in India. At least once in every year the President visits the place. The core office is shifted to "The Retreat" at Mashobra during this period. |
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| Narkanda |
| A number of beautiful tourist spots are present in the hands of Himalaya. One of those beauties is Narkanda in Simla away from the tired city life. Narkanda in Shimla is situated at a distance of 63 km from the capital city Shimla and at an altitude of 2708 meter. The Hattu Peak is the main attraction of the place and the ancient temple of Hattu Mata is alive with skiers. Awe-inspiring view of the peaks draped in snow views are offered by Narkanda. Between the Sutlej on the north and on the River Geri the ridge of Himalaya on which Narkanda stands. The area around Narkanda also belongs to the orchard region of Himachal, where one can see cherry, apple etc plantation. In the month of May an annual Summer Fair is held generally as a tribute to the mountain and its goddess. |
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| Naldehra |
| Naldehra is a perfect holiday destination located at a distance of 22 km from Simla. At a height of 2044 meter from the sea level Naldehra is mainly known for a nine-hole golf course crowned with a springing turf. The British Viceroy, Lord Curzon designed the golf course area. Naldehra is said to have derived its name from the Nag temple, set inside the beautiful golf course. Naldehra is an ideal place for nature walks and horse riding trails. About 12 km from Naldehra is the Mashobra, a thick pine forest area; and the hot sulphur springs of Tattapani is 30 km from Naldehra. |
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| Kufri |
| Kufri in Shimla is India's one of the best holiday paradise. Located at an altitude of 2,622 meter the place is a tourist hotspot for its awesome scenic and sports activities. Himalayan Nature Park, Indira Tourist Park and Mashru Park are some of the attracting places in the town. The place offers panoramic views of the surrounding verdant mountain vistas, ski slopes, trekking & hiking paths, and sightseeing options & combines this with evergreen Simla. |
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