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Jakhoo
Hill
2 km Shimla's highest peak offers panoramic views of the
town, hills and mountain ranges. A Hanuman Temple is located here.
Glen
4 km. A popular picnic spot. A stream flows through dense
forest.
Summer Hill
5 km. A picturesque suburb with shady walks.
Chadwick Falls
7 km. Waterfalls, 70 metres from Summer Hill (best in
monsoon).
Prospect Hill
5 km. A famous picnic spot commanding extensive views of
hills and valleys. The sunset and moon-rise can be seen at the same
time from here on a full moon evening. Atop the hill is the shrine
of Kamna Devi.
Institute of Advanced Studies
4 km. The Institute is housed in the erstwhile Viceregal
Lodge, which was constructed in 1884- 88 during the tenure of Lord
Dufferin. A commanding building on Summer Hill, of Himalayan grey
stone in the English Renaissance (Elizabethan) style, with gardens
spread over a large area around the lodge.
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