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Shimla
Once the imperial summer capital of the British
Raj and Shimla today the year around favourite holiday
resort and capital of Himachal Pradesh.
Jakhoo Hill
At 2455m , this is the town's highest peak and a vantage
point for Shimla's famous views. The summit is crowned
with a temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman. An ideal place
for walks and picnics. You can witness and store the
sunrise and the dawn in your camera.
Distance From Hotel . 15 mintues drive
Viceregal Lodge
Built during the viceroyality of Lord Dufferin 1884-88)
it is a splendid example of Victorian age architecture.
It has a spacious gardens spread over 100 acres. It
is a15 mintues drive from Clarkes. It now houses the
Indian Insititue of Advance Studies and is a five storied
building, having a fully computerized library accessible
only by research scholars.
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