The Ridge is a large open space, located in the heart of Shimla.
The Ridge
It runs east to west alongside the Mall Road, and joins it at the Scandal point on the west side.
The Ridge
View from the Ridge
3 Friends (wearing the traditional Kinnauri Caps)
Christ Church
Built in 1857, the Christ Church is the second oldest church in North India.
Christ Church
It was designed by Colonel JT Boileau in 1844, but consecrated only after 1857.
View of the Altar
It still has those lovely stained glass windows for which it is so famed.
The beautiful stained glass window behind the Altar
Town Hall
The Municipal Corporation building of Shimla, recently renovated at a cost of 5 Crores, adds to the surrounding architecture reminiscent of the pre-independence era.
Town Hall
Gaiety Theater
Gaiety Theater was opened on the 30th of May, 1887.
Exhibition Hall
Many popular film personalities have performed on its stage.
Painting : King in Green Jacket by Sheikh Hifzul
Painting : Flower by Pravin Chand Baloni
The Walkway
Scandal Point
Scandal Point is where the Mall road joins the Ridge on the west side. The name, scandal, arose from the commotion caused by the elopement of a British lady with the Maharaja of Patiala during the British Raj.
Scandal Point
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