Mall Road is the main street in Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, India. Constructed during British colonial rule, the Mall road is located a level below the ridge. The offices of municipal corporation, fire service, and police headquarters are located here. Automobiles, except emergency vehicles are not allowed on this road. For this reason, the locals — and tourists(including Indian and foreign) — are often found strolling on this road in the evenings.
Mall road has a number of showrooms, department stores, shops, restaurants and cafes. A Himachal emporium that offers handicraft products of Himachal Pradesh like locally designed woollen cloths, branded cloths, pottery items, and jewellery is also located here.
The recently renovated Municipal Corporation building of Shimla adds to the surrounding architecture, reminiscent of the pre-independence era. The building is preserved in its original form. The large steps and the entrance to this building are a common site for pictures depicting the Mall at Shimla. More than 5 crore rupees were spent in renovating this colonial architectural marvel.
Visit to Gurdwara
Famous Chaat Shop
As a child, I used to wonder Why these steel dividers were engraved in the road. I had a great desire to visit the Mall Road every time I was in Shimla and used to get excited to touch them with my hands.This still fascinates me.
Friends and relations often get together here for afternoon Tea and Snacks
High Tea
The Christ Church is the second oldest church in North India. The huge colonial monument is a classic example of British art of church construction. A huge Statue of Hanuman at the Jakhu hillis at 8000 ft is seen guarding this Church. People have lived here in harmony since ages.
DAV Higher Secondary School, Lakkar Bazar near the Ridge
Way Side cobbler who did a fantastic job of fixing Purse of Harvinder
Whispering Pines Lobby
At the Ridge
Scandal Point
Scandal Point
Cop near Scandal Point
Ready For Horse Riding
Snowdon Hospital Shimla renamed Indira gandhi Medical College in 1984, where once my grandmother was treated for surgical removal of non cancerous glands in 1950s
Ganga Ram Parrot
I am a witness to the statue being built in 1950s.
Near The Lift
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