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Description
The Ridge is a meeting area in the centre of Shimla which runs between Scandal Point and Christ Church. It's a large open area which is the watershed
[more]The Ridge is a meeting area in the centre of Shimla which runs between Scandal Point and Christ Church. It's a large open area which is the watershed for the city and houses a large water reservoir that supplies the entire city.
Standing at either side of the Ridge, visitors can see panoramic views of the mountains to either side. The Ridge has food stands, horse rides for children and other amusements. There are statues of important figures such as Mohatma Gandhi and Indira Gandhi as well as the first Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh.
A Summer Festival is held on the ridge and it is also used for New Years Eve celebrations.
The Ridge can only be reached on foot as the centre of the city is barred to vehicles.
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Surroundings
Scandal Point
(0.2 miles)
The Mall
(0.2 miles)
Jakhoo Temple
(0.8 miles)
