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  Mall Road, Shimla  Located in the heart of the city, Mall Road in Shimla is the main street lined with a variety of restaurants, clubs, banks, shops, post offices and tourist offices. At the same time, the place boasts of other exciting attractions like Scandal Point and Kali Bari Temple that it houses. One of the busiest and most commercial areas of Shimla, this stretch is a mini world unto itself. Shimla Mall Road is a stretch that truly celebrates the spirit of the hill town, the tourist rush and the valleys and hills dotted with houses and hotels. The charm and beauty of the Mall Road can be enjoyed by groups of friends, families and honeymooners alike. The shops on Mall Road are known for their woollen clothing and exclusively handmade works, besides the usual books and jewellery. The shops selling wooden furniture are particularly famous. So do not forget to buy some exquisite wooden items that look like antiques when you shop here. Vehicles, except in emergencies, are not a

  Ridge, Shimla Located in the heart of the 'British Summer Capital' Shimla, The Ridge is the most photographed sprawling street on Shimla Mall Road. The Ridge offers everything from shops with exclusive artefacts to spectacular views of the snow-capped mountain ranges. It is famous for many things, but is best known for shopping and being the social hub of the city. Shimla's rich past can be seen in the Gothic buildings in this part of the city.  The street is lined with cafes, bars, boutiques, shops and restaurants that attract the many visitors to the famous Mall Road. It runs east to west along the side of Mall Road, connecting it to the famous Scandal Point at the western end. At the eastern end, it connects to Lakkar Bazaar, the most famous market for wooden handicrafts in Shimla The Ridge is an indispensable part of Shimla. It is not only the cultural hub but also houses the lifeline of the city - the water reservoir with a capacity of 1000000 gallons of water. T

Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh and a popular hill station among Indian families and honeymooners. Shimla is situated at an altitude of 2200 m and was the summer capital of British India. Shimla retains its old world charm with its beautiful colonial architecture, pedestrian friendly Mall Road and numerous shops, cafes and restaurants on the ridge. Shimla is well connected to many cities and is only 4 hours away from the nearby city of Chandigarh. The city also has an airport, though there are not many daily flights from here. The railway station connects Shimla with the plans and is famous for the Kalka-Shimla train route, which is a World Heritage Site at UNESCO. The weather is pleasant in most months and tourists flock here, especially in the summer months. Winters are cold with some snow days from mid-December to late February.  Shimla and the nearby towns of Kufri, a hill station almost always covered in snow, and Chail, famous for a huge palace and the world's hig