When to go
- Time of day
- Open Sunrise – Sunset
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Summer Hill
One of Shimla's seven hills, topped by the Viceregal Lodge and on the toy train line
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01 — The story
The story
Summer Hill is one of the seven hills on which Shimla is built, lying about 5 km from the town centre. Its main landmark is the Viceregal Lodge, built in the British period as the residence of the Viceroy of India and now home to the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, which runs guided tours.
The roads up the hill open onto views of the foothills and valleys, particularly at sunrise and sunset, and walking paths pass through pine forest and apple orchards. Summer Hill is also a stop on the narrow-gauge toy train, part of a UNESCO World Heritage route.
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02 — About
About Summer Hill
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We’re still writing about Summer Hill: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.
03 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
On the ground
- Access
- Nearest airport: Shimla Airport(SLV) ,Shimla.; Nearest railway station: Shimla Railway Station (SML).
Where it is
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
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