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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.
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.
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.
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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]
Jakhu Temple (also Jakhoo Temple) is an ancient temple in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman. [1] It is situated at Jakhu Hill, Shimla's highest peak, 2.5 km (1.6 mi) east of the Ridge at a height of 2,455 m (8,054 ft) above sea level. [2]
The Kalka–Shimla Railway joined the Nilgiri and Darjeeling lines as a World Heritage Site in 2008. [3] The Kalka–Shimla Railway has 103 tunnels and 864 bridges. Many of the bridges are multi-arched, reminiscent of Ancient Roman aqueducts, and one bridge, which spans 18.29 m (60.0 ft), is made with plate girders and steel trusses.