Indian Institute of Advance Studies

Situated on a hillock west of Shimla this was formerly the palace of British Viceroy built in 1888. The huge, fortress- like building with its spectacular English- renaissance great stone structure has six story's and a magnificent reception. On Sunday only the grounds around the magnificent building are open.

Jakhu Temple

Dedicated to the God Hanuman, the temple is at an altitude of 2455 meters, it is Five kilometers from Hotel de Park, and it is also approachable by vehicular road from Sanjauli. It offers a panoramic view over the surrounding valleys, out to the snow capped peaks and over Shimla itself. There are many monkeys around the temple.

Chadwick Falls

The falls are sixty-seven meters high and are at their best during the monsoons. They are ten kilometers from Hotel de Park and are approachable through Summer Hill.

Prospect Hill

It's thirty minutes walk from Boileauganj to this popular picnic spot with fine view over the surroundings country-side and the temple of Kamna Devi. It's two kilometers from Hotel de Park.

Kufri

It's a popular ski resort and is at a distance of Twenty Five kilometers from Hotel de Park. With thick woods around it offers a panoramic view of 2000 miles of the great Himalyan ranges.

Naldehra

It is at a distance of Twenty Eigh Kms from Hotel de Park. There is a thick cedar forest, attractive picnic spot and sixteen hole golf course.

Fagu : There is a very fine view from this spot and has a lot of snow in winters. Its twenty six Kms from Hotel de Park.

Toy Train

A thickly wooded suburb is pleasant enough for forest walks around this picnic spot. It's at a distance of Six Kms from Hotel de Park.