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The Ridge, Shimla; Himachal Pradesh (India) - FeeLocation

The Ridge

  The Ridge is an attraction of Shimla. It is an open area, along with Mall road of Shimla, for rejuvenating. Who are visiting Shimla, love to go to the Ridge. It is well known for observing scenic views of Shimla.



PICTURE : The Ridge, Shimla



FeeLocation : The Ridge

PICTURE : Panoramic view The Ridge, Shimla

Road 

         Although the Ridge is well connected with Mall Road but it is not open for vehicles of ordinary people. There are only Ambulance and special permission vehicles, which could run at the Ridge or the Mall road.


Things about  The Ridge

   

Broad Area

       There is a broad enough area to roam around. Horses are available for ride and some photographers are there.   

PICTURE : Riding Horses, The Ridge


Flag

     Indian  flag is waving at ridge which is attached with a long pole of steel.


Church

       Christ church is there and it is made in 1857 CE. Church is constructed with neo-gothic style.


PICTURE : Christ Church, Shimla

Statues

     There are three statues on the Ridge, Mahatma Gandhi, Smt. Indira Gandhi and Shri Yashwant Singh Parmar.


State Library

           Himachal Pradesh's government library is situated on the Ridge. Only library's members entry allowed.


Gaiety Complex

            Gaiety  Heritage Culture Complex  is also there and the theater of it, the main attraction.


How to Reach


    Ridge is located center to the city and by Mall road easily reach there. 



Nearby Place


Lakkar Bazar 

           Lakkar bazar is started from the one end of the Ridge. Speciality - Wooden Items.


Scandal Point

                It is situated at the another end of the Ridge. Speciality - Historical Importance.

                      

              









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