Shimla
After Breakfast Excursion to Kufri. Kufri is famous for its Himalayan National Park, Poney and Yak Ride and One can see the endless Himalayan Panorama from Kufri, after lunch sightseeing of various places in and around. Jakhoo Temple, Vice regal Lodge built in (1885), Christ Church built in (1844), The Gaiety Theatre- the first beauty contest of world was supposed to start (1887), The Scandal Point and The famous Shopping Plaza of the North The Mall. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Jakhoo Temple: Dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman. It is situated on Jakhu Hill, Shimla's highest peak, 2.5 km east of the Ridge at a height of 2,455 m above sea level. According to the Ramayana, Hanuman stopped at the location to rest while searching for the Sanjivni Booti to revive Lakshmana. A giant 108-feet-high idol of Hanuman was unveiled at Jakhu Hanuman temple on 4 November 2010. At 108 feet, it surpasses the statue of Christ the Redeemer, which measures at 98 feet, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Kufri: Known for its beautiful Himalayan Panorama, Kufri is increasingly popular with the visitors, especially Himalayan National park which is famous for having rare species of Antelopes, Felines, Bears and birds including Himalayan Monal, which is the state bird of Himachal. Mahasu peak is the highest point here and one can reach by trekking upto that point. A number of adventure activities are there including the pony ride, rock climbing, along with the Adventure Park is there which offer n number of indoor and outdoor activities.
Viceroy Lodge and Botanical garden: The Rashtrapati Niwas, formerly known as Viceregal Lodge, is located on the Observatory Hills of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. It was formerly the residence of the British Viceroy of India. It houses some of the most ancient articles and photographs going back to the times of the British rule in India. The Viceregal Lodge was designed by British architect Henry Irwin and built in the Jacobethan style during Lord Dufferin’s tenure as Viceroy. Its construction started in 1880 and was completed in 1888. Lord Dufferin occupied the lodge on 23 July 1888. The structure draws inspiration from the architectural style of the English Renaissance, and also reflects elements of the castles of the Scottish Highlands.It has now been converted into an educational institution which offers post-doctoral courses. This building was formerly used by the British Government to hold important political meetings.
Christ Church: The Christ Church in Shimla is the second oldest church in entire northern India and is a site of pure devotion as well as architectural beauty. The Shimla Christ Church is inspired by the neo-gothic style of architecture and
is complete with a front porch, church bells and five stained glass windows that represent different virtues of Christianity. This is now the only place of religion that the Christians have and is open for service every day.
The Ridge: The Ridge is an indispensable part of Shimla. Apart from being the cultural centre, it houses the city's lifeline -the water reservoir with the capacity of storing 1000000 gallons of water. These water tanks placed under the Ridge supply water to the entire town. This water tank was built in the 1880s with only lime mortar. Prominent landmarks on the Ridge area is Christ Church, a neo-Gothic structure built in 1844 and a Tudorbethan styled library building built in 1910. There are four statues on the ridge; that of Mahatma Gandhi, Indira Gandhi, Dr. Y.S. Parmar the first chief minister of Himachal Pradesh and the recently established statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
The Mall Road: Also known as the Shopping Plaza of the North and major hangout point,. constructed during British colonial rule, the Mall road is located a level below The Ridge. The offices of municipal corporation, fire service and police headquarters are located here. Automobiles, except emergency vehicles are not allowed on this road. The Mall Road allows you to submerge yourself in the beauty of these majestic hills.
Scandal Point: The Mall Road meets Ridge Road on the west side at this point. A statue of the great freedom fighter, Lala Lajpat Rai is erected here. Next to the scandal point is the General Post office of Shimla. It would be interesting to know how the place got its name. The Maharaja of Patiala eloped with the daughter of a British Viceroy from here, which caused much commotion and thus, the area began to be called "Scandal Point".
Gaiety Theatre: Gaiety Theatre was opened on 30th May 1887, this historic cultural center was designed by the renowned English architect Henry Irwin. The building's exquisite Gothic style of architecture is a true manifestation of Victorian artistry. It was once part of the large Town Hall Complex. It had a capacity of more than 300 people. Multiple famous film personalities have performed here. Even though this theatre has now been renovated, the original structure has been left untouched to preserve the heritage and natural beauty of this place.
Kali Bari Temple: A wooden image of goddess Kali, to whom this temple is dedicated, is worshipped here. Just walking distance from The Main Mall road do visit this temple for a dose of spirituality and religion.
Town Hall: This architectural marvel, which dates back to the colonial period; adds to the beauty of the surrounding architectural remains of the pre-independence era and is a must- visit place for all admirers of skill and structural design. The Town Hall Shimla was constructed in 1910 during the British Rule in India. Shimla Municipal Board was formed in 1851 and during the summer months (when Shimla used to be the summer capital of British-Ruled India), different functions of the municipality i.e. roads, sanitation, water supply, drainage, tax collection were handled by Shimla Municipal Board. The foundation stone of the Town Hall was laid by the Shimla Municipal Board
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