Information about Shimla

^Ridge:  

Ridge is located in the core of the fascinating Shimla and offers a large open space. The beautiful region is full of lush vegetation and panoramic scenic beauty. The Ridge joins the Scandal Point and leads to Lakkar Bazaar on the east side. It has become a popular destination for summer festival.

The Mall :

 The Mall at Shimla is the shopping centre of the capital city. The Mall Road stretching from Scandal Point to Oberoi Clark Hotel features establishments like restaurants, clubs, banks, bars, post offices and tourist centres. Visitors can take a stroll along this popular street.

St Mary's Church : 

 St Mary's Church is located at Kotgarh, situated nearby Shimla. It was constructed in 18th century, exact date varies most records attribute it to 1843 while others claim it was constructed in 1872. However, being in the exquisite natural beauty and near the Himalayan Range makes it a place worthwhile to see. Besides, the drive to the Church goes through mustard fields, blue hills and the important historic place of Thanedar where the very first apple orchard was planted in 1916 by Samuel Stokes. 

 

Woodville :

Woodville is among the finest and oldest sites of Shimla built in 1865. Located in the east of the city, the mansion was the honoured residence of the Commander-in-Chief during the British regime. General Sir William Rose Mansfield was the first occupant of the bungalow.
In 1881, the mansion was bought by Sir James Walker who passed it on to the Alliance Bank of Simla, which used Woodville as the manager's residence. Carrying forward the progression, the bungalow was acquired by Raja Rana Sir Bhagat Chand of Jubbal. He converted the mansion into his summer palace.
After the demise of the King, Woodville was transformed into a hotel by one of his grandsons. Implicative of a European house, the house has beautiful surroundings and wooded pavements with dotted boundary of cedars and lawns.