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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.
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The Ridge is the hub of all cultural activities of Shimla. It is situated along the Mall Road , which is the famous shopping center of Shimla. Most major places of Shimla like Sanjauli Snowdown ( IGMC ), Mall Road , Jakhu Temple , Oakover , Kali Bari , Annadale , etc. are connected through the Ridge.
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.
Glen is a forest area situated between Annadale, Summer Hill, Chaura Maidan and Boileuganj in Shimla city in the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Glen is known for its natural scenic views and its nature trails.
Gaiety Theatre or Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex in Shimla, photographed in May 2023. Gaiety Theatre was opened on 30 May 1887, to a design by the English architect Henry Irwin . It is an example of the Gothic Revival style of architecture, derived from British Victorian examples.
The Lavi Fair or Lavi Mela, officially known as International Lavi Fair, is fundamentally a trade fair held at Rampur Bushahr in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. [1] [2] The main attraction is the cultural night function starts from 11 to 14 November in PGSS Boys' School. [3] While the trade fair runs throughout November in Part Bungalow.
Chapslee is one of the oldest estates in Shimla having been built between 1828 and 1835. It was built by Doctor Blake, a surgeon in the service of the British East India Company . Lord Auckland , Governor General of the East India Company Territories, was a resident of the adjoining Auckland House .