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The colonial summer capital - the Ridge, the Mall, toy-train access and pine ridges, still the most famous hill station in the north.
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0.2 km from Shimla centre
Mall Road is one of the main financial, commercial and business centres in Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, India. Constructed during British colonial rule, the Mall road is located a level below The Ridg…
0.2 km from Shimla centre
Himachal Pradesh is a state in the northern part of India. Situated in the Western Himalayas, it is one of the 13 mountain states and is characterised by an extreme landscape featuring several peaks and extensive rive…
0.2 km from Shimla centre
The Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh is a Latin Catholic diocese located in the cities of Simla and Chandigarh in the ecclesiastical province of Delhi in India.
0.3 km from Shimla centre
Lower Bazaar is a market in Shimla city. It is just below the Middle Bazaar and Mall Road. The market is popular among locals. The market has diverse range of shops such as clothing and restaurants.
0.3 km from Shimla centre
Gaiety Theatre or Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex is historic theatre and tourist destination in Shimla. It is located on Mall Road. It is the hub of cultural events of the state. It also very popular among Bollywood…
0.4 km from Shimla centre
The Ridge road is a large open space, located in the center of Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, India. The Ridge is the hub of all cultural activities of Shimla. It is situated along the Mall Road, the sh…
0.4 km from Shimla centre
Kali Bari Mandir is a Hindu temple situated on Bantony Hill, Shimla. The temple is dedicated to fearsome reincarnation of Goddess Kali, known as Shyamala, after which the Shimla city might have been named. The goddess…
0.5 km from Shimla centre
Christ Church, Shimla, is the second oldest church in North India, after St John's Church in Meerut. Worship is conducted in Hindi and English. Presently, Rev. Sohan Lal is the head priest of the church.
1 km from Shimla centre
Chapslee Estate is a residential property in Bharari adjacent to the Lakkar Bazaar in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. The estate houses the erstwhile Secretary's Lodge which is now a heritage hotel run by the erstwhi…
1.1 km from Shimla centre
Jakhu Temple is an ancient Hindu temple in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman. It is situated at Jakhu Hill, Shimla's highest peak, 2.5 km (1.6 mi) east of the Ridge at a height…
1.1 km from Shimla centre
Oakover is a historic building in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is the official residence of the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh.
1.2 km from Shimla centre
Longwood is a part of Shimla, located atop of Elysium Hill in the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is home to various educational institutions and administrative offices of the city as well as state.
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Kumar Guest House, DC Office Road, Chaura Maidan, Shimla - 171001, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Harmony Hotel, Cart Road, Chaura Maidan, Shimla - 171001, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Brightland Hotel, DC Office Road, Chaura Maidan, Shimla - 171001, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Mahamaya Hotel (OYO), Cart Road, Chaura Maidan, Shimla - 171001, Himachal Pradesh, India
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The Cedar Grand, Cart Road, Chaura Maidan, Shimla - 171001, Himachal Pradesh, India
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The Thistle Lodge, Mall Road, Chaura Maidan, Shimla - 171001, Himachal Pradesh, India
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mehdudia guest house, Circular Road, Chaura Maidan, Shimla - 171001, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Hotel Ganga, Circular Road, Chaura Maidan, Shimla - 171001, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Amrit Dhaba, Cart Road, Chaura Maidan, Shimla - 171001, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Devicos Restaurant & Bar, Lower Bazaar, Navbhahar, Shimla - 171001, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Indian Coffee House, Mall Road, Chaura Maidan, Shimla - 171001, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Aunty's Chinese Food, Revoli tunnel, Navbhahar, Shimla - 171001, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Domino's, Mall Road, Chaura Maidan, Shimla - 171001, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Dim sum Chinese restaurant, Mall Road, Chaura Maidan, Shimla - 171001, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Alfa restaurant;Tourist information, The Ridge, Navbhahar, Shimla - 171001, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Himachali Rasoi, 54, Middle Bazaar, Navbhahar, Shimla - 171001, Himachal Pradesh, India
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