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Annandale: Developed as the racecourse of Shimla, Annandale is 2 km (1.2 mi)–4 km (2.5 mi) from the Ridge at a height of 1,864 m (6,117 ft). It is now used by the Indian Army. It has an Army Heritage Museum and a helipad. Every VVIP, VIP, or celebrity who visits Shimla comes by nhelipad. Annandale is one of the prime tourist sites of Shimla.
The biggest hill city of the world, at one time the base ridge of Shimla had the thickest forest of the area, now the green slopes are covered with firs, pines, the Himalayan oak and carmine rhododendron trees, among which are dotted red-roofed chalets, half-timbered houses and Gothic Government buildings are visible from The Ridge.
Tara Devi temple was built by Sen dynasty kings sometime around 1766 A.D. [1] The fort of Giri Sen is still there in Junga. [2]According to a story which traces back to 250 years, [3] the king Bhupendra Sen built the temple and after he had a vision in which Goddess Tara Devi asked him to install a template there so that people could get her blessings.
[1] Shimla, the state capital, is popular among tourists. The Kalka-Shimla Railway is a mountain railway which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [2] Shimla is also a famous skiing attraction in India. Other popular hill stations include Manali, Kinnuar, Kasol, Parvati Valley, Chamba, Kullu, Kinnar Kailesh, and Kasauli.
Pages in category "Cities and towns in Shimla district" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C.
Rashtrapati Niwas, previously known as The Retreat Building is the official summer retreat of the President of India near Chharabra, Shimla, in the state of Himachal Pradesh. [1] [2] The President stays at the building for at least two weeks during summer and conducts official business. [3]
At present the locals come here everyday, as well as tourists who visit Shimla. Because it is Lord Hanuman temple, every Tuesday and Saturday a lot of people visit, and on Sundays huge number of people visit the temple. On each Sunday a large Bhandara is also organised here. In the vicinity of the temple there is also the small temple dedicated ...
The Himachal State Museum is a cultural museum located in Shimla, in the Indian Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh.. The museum was established in 1974 in Inverarm, a house at the top of Inverarm Hill that during the British Raj was the hot season residence of Lord William Beresford (and frequently used for overflow guests at the Viceroy's house in Shimla, Peterhoff, which was smaller), [1 ...