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Shimla is connected to the city of Kalka by one of the longest narrow
railway link. Shimla is also well connected by air, road and train to
its neighbouring states Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana and Union
Territory of Chandigarh. The easy accessibility and natural beauty
qualify Shimla as one of India's most popular and biggest hill
stations.
Shimla's seven hill attractions are:
. Prospect Hill in Western Shimla: The temple of Kamna Devi is situated here.
. Summer Hill in Western Shimla: The campus of the Himachal Pradesh University is situated here.
. Observatory Hill in Western Shimla: The estate of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study is situated here.
. Invererarm in Western Shimla: The State Museum is located here.
. Bantony in Central Shimla: The Grand Hotel of Shimla can be found here.
. Jakhoo in Central Shimla: Crowned by the temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
. Elysium in Northwestern Shimla: Holds Auckland House and Longwood and reaches out towards the Bharari spur.
Some more attractive places of Shimla:
The Mall:Packed with shops and eateries, this is the main shopping center of
Shimla. It has many restaurants, clubs, banks, bars, Post Offices and
tourist offices.
Christ Church: Reputed as the second
oldest church in northern India, Christ Church, Shimla, is one of the
most prominent building on the Mall. It was designed by Colonel JT
Boileau in 1844. Inside the church, there are stained glass windows
which represent faith, hope, charity, fortitude, patience and humility.
Shimla State Museum:This museum in Shimla boasts of collection of miniature Pahari
paintings, sculptures, and bronzes wood-carvings. It also has one
exhibition hall for arranging the exhibition and other museum
activities.
The Ridge: This large open space in the heart of town gives a magnificent view of the mountain ranges.
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