Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, is one of the top tourist destinations in India.It is the most wonderful place to visit during your life time.We got a chance to visit during December 2018.It was really unforgettable journey.About the places and some pictures of places we visited are here for you
1.The Ridge
The Mall in Shimla is the main street and shopping centre. It has restaurants, banks, clubs, tourist information centers, and post offices. The offices of the Municipal Corporation, the fire service, and police department are on the Mall Road.
Tourists love to stroll along the Mall, see the shops, and meet and talk to their friends. The Gaiety Theatre, a replica of an old British theatre, is the center of cultural activities. The Himachal Emporium offers handicraft products of Himachal Pradesh, like pottery, jewellery, and woolens.
The Ridge Road is a large open space at the heart of Shimla running east to west alongside the Mall Road. The Ridge Road joins the Mall road at "Scandal Point" on the west side. On the east side of the Ridge Road is the Lakkar Bazar, a market where you can get all types of wooden craft items and materials.
We can eat at restaurants and have a stunning look of the city........
2.Jakhoo Temple
The Jakhoo Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Located on Jakhoo Hill, 2.5 km from the Ridge, the Jakhoo Temple offers beautiful views of the Shivalik Mountains and the nearby town of Sanjauli.
At the temple you will come across a bunch of mischievous monkeys
The Indian Institute of Advanced Study is an ideal place of interest for photo-enthusiasts. This historical edifice, surrounded by a beautiful garden, provides ideal settings for photography.
A residential centre for higher education, the Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS), is located on Observatory hill – one of the seven hills of Shimla. Formed in 1964, this institute was formally inaugurated by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan – the former President of India on 20th October 1965.
The history of this learning centre is more than 100 years old. IIAS was originally built as home for Lord Duffein, who was the Viceroy of India during the years 1884 and 1888.
It was known as the Visceregal Lodge at that time. Many historic decisions, including the Shimla Conference of 1945 and the Separation of Pakistan and East Pakistan in 1947, have been taken in this building.
Post-independence, the edifice was renamed as 'Rashtrapati Nivas' and was used by the President of India as a summer retreat. It was later converted into a research centre for Indian culture, religion, humanities and social and natural sciences. The architectural beauty of the building is quaint and captivating.
The charisma of Indian Institute of Advanced Study has attracted historians, tourists, archaeologists and even Bollywood filmmakers. Many scenes of the blockbuster hit released in 2005 - Black have been shot at IIAS. This spectacular edifice was shown as Michelle's (Rani Mukherjee) college. Black was a Sanjay Leela Bhansali film, starring superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukherjee.
Located near the Ridge, in the heart of Shimla, Annadale is a popular picnic spot. During the British rule, this field served as a playground for games like polo, cricket and racing. Currently owned by the Indian Army, this area houses the Army Heritage Museum within the boundaries. There is also a temple on the edge of Annadale.
Annandale is a beautiful picnic spot, nestling amidst picturesque surroundings. To capture the breathtaking natural sights, do carry your camera.watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EB_WUFrUz9E
Now make a plan and enjoy the nature................................😊😊😊😊
