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	'''Seven Hills of Shimla''' are the seven hills in [[Shimla]], the capital and the largest city of the North Indian state of [[Himachal Pradesh]]. It ~~has been~~ the summer capital of [[Presidencies and provinces of British India\|British India]]. Shimla city is developed on the Seven Hills.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Himtimes\|date=2013~~-10-18~~\|title=Shimla - General Information\|url=https://himtimes.com/shimla-general-information/\|access-date=2021~~-03-23~~\|website=Himtimes\|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|date=2019~~-07-04~~\|title=~~Shimla’s~~ smart path is all uphill\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/shimla-s-smart-path-is-all-uphill/story-029Bff3wZxKh4zX7gWPnhM.html\|access-date=2021~~-03-23~~\|website=Hindustan Times\|language=en}}</ref>		{{Use dmy dates\|date=December 2025}}
	~~[[File:~~Shimla ~~Seven Hills Map.jpg\|thumb\|Seven Hills of Shimla shown~~ on the ~~map]]~~		{{Short description\|Terrain of Shimla, India}}
			[[File:Shimla at Dusk.jpg\|thumb\|Shimla in evening\|300x300px]]
			'''Seven Hills of Shimla''' are the seven hills in [[Shimla]], the capital and the largest city of the North Indian state of [[Himachal Pradesh]]. It served as the [[summer capital]] of [[Presidencies and provinces of British India\|British India]]. Shimla city is developed on the Seven Hills.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Himtimes\|date=18 October 2013\|title=Shimla - General Information\|url=https://himtimes.com/shimla-general-information/\|access-date=23 March 2021\|website=Himtimes\|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|date=4 July 2019\|title=Shimla's smart path is all uphill\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/shimla-s-smart-path-is-all-uphill/story-029Bff3wZxKh4zX7gWPnhM.html\|access-date=23 March 2021\|website=Hindustan Times\|language=en}}</ref> Although today Shimla has even spread oust the seven hills but the main city center lies on the seven hills.

	== ~~Seven Hills~~ ==		== Jakhu Hill ==
	*'''Jakhu Hill:'''[[File:~~View of Jhakoo Hanuman from the Ridge~~.~~JPG~~\|thumb\|View of Jakhu hill from [[~~The Ridge~~, Shimla\|The ~~Ridge~~]]]]Jakhu Hill is the first hill ~~of Shimla. It is~~ the highest ~~hill of Shimla, located at the high attitude of the 8048 feet from sea level, and the most famous~~ hill of Shimla. The hill is the part of the central Shimla and is crowned by the temple dedicated to [[Hanuman\|Lord Hanuman]] [[Jakhu Temple]] and a statue in its premises i.e. [[Shri Hanuman Jakhu (Statue)\|''Shri Hanuman Jakhu'']]. The hill is secured with [[Alpine plant\|Alpine]] trees~~. The hill is also infamous for its mischievous monkeys~~.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2020~~-07-14~~\|title=VIDEO: While bringing Sanjeevani booti to Laxman, Lord Hanuman rested in this temple\|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/video/astrology/while-bringing-sanjeevani-booti-to-laxman-lord-hanuman-rested-in-in-this-temple-634026\|access-date=2021~~-03-23~~\|website=www.indiatvnews.com\|language=en}}</ref>		[[File:Shimla Mall.jpg\|thumb\|View of Jakhu hill from [[Mall Road, Shimla\|The Mall]]]]
	*'''~~Bantony~~ Hill:'''[[~~File~~:~~Western Building~~ - Bantony ~~Estate~~ - Shimla 2014-05-07 ~~1357~~.JPG\|thumb\|~~Bantony Castle built on the top~~ of Bantony Hill~~\|left~~]]Bantony Hill holds the central Shimla. [[Kali Bari, Shimla\|Kali Bari Temple]] and Bantony Castle are the ~~two~~ major landmarks located on the top of it. The hill is named after Lord Bantony. ~~One~~ of the most important ~~suburbs and places~~ of Shimla, [[Kaithu, Shimla\|Kaithu]] and [[Annadale, Shimla\|Annadale]], is located on the southern~~-most~~ part of the hill.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2015~~-06-14~~\|title=Shimla diaries: heading for the hills\|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/901271/shimla-diaries-heading-for-the-hills\|access-date=2021~~-03-23~~\|website=The Express Tribune\|language=en}}</ref>		'''Jakhu Hill''' is elevated at {{Convert\|2471\|m\|ft}} is the first hill and the highest hill of Shimla. The hill is the part of the central Shimla and is crowned by the temple dedicated to [[Hanuman\|Lord Hanuman]] [[Jakhu Temple]] and a statue in its premises i.e. [[Shri Hanuman Jakhu (Statue)\|''Shri Hanuman Jakhu'']]. The hill is secured with [[Cedrus deodara\|Deodar]] and [[Alpine plant\|Alpine]] trees.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=14 July 2020\|title=VIDEO: While bringing Sanjeevani booti to Laxman, Lord Hanuman rested in this temple\|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/video/astrology/while-bringing-sanjeevani-booti-to-laxman-lord-hanuman-rested-in-in-this-temple-634026\|access-date=23 March 2021\|website=www.indiatvnews.com\|language=en}}</ref>
	*'''~~Inveram~~ Hill:'''[[File:~~A View Of Chaura Maidan From Summer Hill,~~ Shimla.~~jpg~~\|thumb\|View of TV Tower ~~on Inveram~~ Hill]] ~~Inveram~~ Hill holds ~~the~~ one of the most important parts of the city. On the top of it Chaura Maidan area where ~~State Museum, Bird Museum and~~ [[Himachal ~~Pradesh Legislative Assembly\|Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha~~]] is located. ~~The height of the hill is 2445 feet from the sea level.~~ Glen forest is located in the bottom part of the hill, which covers half of the ~~area of~~ [[Annadale, Shimla\|Annadale]].
	*'''Observatory Hill~~:'''~~[[File:~~Garden behind the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh~~.~~JPG~~\|left\|thumb\|~~Garden~~ of [[Indian Institute of Advanced Study]] located on the top of Observatory Hill]] Observatory Hill also holds the western Shimla~~. The height of the hill has the high attitude of 7050 feet from the sea level~~. On the top of it [[Indian Institute of Advanced Study]] is located. The working in which the foundation is set up is a noteworthy royal residence that was worked by [[Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava\|Lord Dufferin]], who was the Viceroy of India from 1884– 1888. Erstwhile called the Viceregal Lodge is today the Rashtrapati Bhawan and in addition the Institute of Advanced Studies. Most parts of the establishment are shut for an open public, anyway whatever is left of the immaculate structure is open and drives in a major number of sightseers to the place.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2020~~-09-10~~\|title=Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, shut for three days after staffer tests positive for Covid-19\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/indian-institute-of-advanced-study-shimla-shut-for-three-days-after-staffer-tests-positive-for-covid-19/story-T2tTi5fJ8aSUeO8xAgef9M.html\|access-date=2021~~-03-23~~\|website=Hindustan Times\|language=en}}</ref>		== Elysium Hill ==
			[[File:Hill view from Simla town.jpg\|left\|thumb\|Longwood locality situated over Elysium Hill]]
			'''Elysium Hill''' is elevated at {{Convert\|2274.68\|m\|ft}} holds the north-western Shimla. It holds [[Auckland House School, Shimla\|Auckland House School]] and [[Longwood, Shimla\|Longwood]] and reaches out towards the Bharari. This appealing site is situated out and about promoting the Lakkar Bazaar. The Auckland House, which was the home of [[Baron Auckland\|Lord Baron Auckland]] (now school) is situated here. As indicated by records, Lord Auckland bought this house in the year 1836, and it was changed over to a school, Auckland House School. Stirling Castle, found close by, is a halfway house which offers a refuge for poor Tibetan children. One of the major neighbourhoods of Shimla, [[Kaithu, Shimla\|Kaithu's]] half region of Buchail area is located in the southern part of the hill, other half and main part of the suburb is located on the southern part of Bantony Hill.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Livemint \|date=20 May 2018 \|title=To the hills we go \|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/jI9BiXVyJEjpTIMhW6MQtM/To-the-hills-we-go.html \|access-date=22 December 2025 \|website=mint \|language=en}}</ref>

			== Bantony Hill ==
			[[File:Grand Hotel - Shimla 2014-05-07 0914.JPG\|thumb\|Grand Hotel atop of Bantony Hill]]
			'''Bantony Hill''' is elevated at {{Convert\|2226\|m\|ft}} holds the central Shimla. [[Kali Bari, Shimla\|Kali Bari Temple]], Grand Hotel and Bantony Castle are the three major landmarks located on the top of it. The hill is named after Lord Bantony and his castle situated over it. Two of the most important neighbourhoods of Shimla which are [[Kaithu, Shimla\|Kaithu]] and [[Annadale, Shimla\|Annadale]], are located on the southern part of the hill.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=14 June 2015\|title=Shimla diaries: heading for the hills\|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/901271/shimla-diaries-heading-for-the-hills\|access-date=23 March 2021\|website=The Express Tribune\|language=en}}</ref>

			== Prospect Hill ==
			[[File:Moon exactly over Prospect Hill Shimla 01.jpg\|thumb\|View of moon exactly over Prospect Hill]]
			'''Prospect Hill''' is elevated at {{Convert\|2178.92\|m\|ft}}, is located in the western Shimla. It has the [[Kamna Devi Temple]] on the top of it. The slope is a valued place for in Shimla, as it is mainstream for having an exceptionally celebrated sanctuary committed to Goddess Kamna Devi.<ref>{{Cite news \|title=Stunning facts about Shimla no one told you before \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/stunning-facts-about-shimla-no-one-told-you-before/articleshow/67179017.cms \|access-date=22 December 2025 \|work=The Times of India \|issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

			== Inverarm Hill ==
			[[File:Shimla Himachal India (2).JPG\|thumb\|View of TV Tower besides [[Himachal State Museum]] atop Inverarm Hill]]
			'''Inverarm Hill''' is elevated at {{Convert\|2178.77\|m\|ft}} holds one of the most important parts of the city. On the top of it Chaura Maidan area where [[Himachal State Museum]] and Bird Museum is located. [[Glen, Shimla\|Glen forest]] is located in the bottom part of the hill, which covers half of the areas near [[Annadale, Shimla\|Annadale]], which is one of the main neighbourhoods of Shimla.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Bhandari \|first=Rahul \|date=20 January 2021 \|title=How to Explore 7 Hills in Shimla \|url=https://thenewshimachal.com/2021/01/how-to-explore-7-hills-in-shimla/ \|access-date=22 December 2025 \|website=The News Himachal \|language=en-US}}</ref>

			== Observatory Hill ==
			[[File:View of Indian Institute if Advanced Studies (Rashtrapati Niwas) over Observatory Hill.jpg\|left\|thumb\|247x247px\|Views of [[Indian Institute of Advanced Study]] located on the top of Observatory Hill]]
			'''Observatory Hill''' is elevated at {{Convert\|2178.41\|m\|ft}} also holds the western Shimla. On the top of it [[Indian Institute of Advanced Study]] is located. The working in which the foundation is set up is a noteworthy royal residence that was worked by [[Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava\|Lord Dufferin]], who was the Viceroy of India from 1884– 1888. Erstwhile called the Viceregal Lodge is today the Rashtrapati Bhawan and in addition the Institute of Advanced Studies. Most parts of the establishment are shut for an open public, anyway whatever is left of the immaculate structure is open and drives in a major number of sightseers to the place.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=10 September 2020\|title=Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, shut for three days after staffer tests positive for Covid-19\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/indian-institute-of-advanced-study-shimla-shut-for-three-days-after-staffer-tests-positive-for-covid-19/story-T2tTi5fJ8aSUeO8xAgef9M.html\|access-date=23 March 2021\|website=Hindustan Times\|language=en}}</ref>
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	* '''Prospect Hill:''' Prospect Hill is located at the high attitude of 2200 meters, from the sea level, in western Shimla. It has the Kamna Devi temple on the top of it. The slope is a valued place for in Shimla, as it is mainstream for having an exceptionally celebrated sanctuary committed to Goddess Kamna Devi.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=~~Stunning facts about Shimla no one told you before\|url~~=~~https~~:~~//timesofindia~~.~~indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/stunning-facts-about-shimla-no-one-told-you-before/as67179017.cms~~\|~~access-date=2021-03-23~~\|~~website=Times~~ of ~~India Travel}}</ref>~~
	*'''Summer Hill:''' [[~~File:While Walking on Lanes of~~ Shimla~~.jpg\|thumb~~\|Summer Hill ~~view~~]]~~Summer Hill~~ is ~~located~~ at the ~~high attitude of 6500 feet above the sea level~~. It ~~holds~~ the ~~western~~ Shimla. On the top of it the campus of the [[Himachal Pradesh University]] is located. Summer Hill is a pleasant spot on [[Kalka–Shimla railway\|Kalka-Shimla railroad line]] that offers stunning perspectives of the snowy mountains. Summer Hill is a similar place where [[Mahatma Gandhi]] had visited and remained at the exquisite Georgian House of [[Amrit Kaur\|Rajkumari Amrit Kaur]].<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Service\|first=Tribune News\|title=Road to HPU hostel in bad shape\|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/road-to-hpu-hostel-in-bad-shape-107760\|access-date=2021~~-03-23~~\|website=Tribuneindia News Service~~\|language=en}}</ref>~~		== Summer Hill ==
	* '''Elysium Hill:''' Elysium Hill is the seventh hill of Shimla. It holds the north-western Shimla. The height of the hill is 7400 feet from the sea level. It holds Auckland House and [[Longwood, Shimla\|Longwood]] and reaches out towards the Bharari. This appealing site is situated out and about promoting the [[Lakkar Bazaar]]. The Auckland House, which was the home of [[Baron Auckland\|Lord Baron Auckland]], is situated here. As indicated by records, Lord Auckland bought this house in the year 1836, and it was changed over to a school, [[Auckland House School, Shimla\|Auckland House School]]. Stirling Castle, found close by, is a halfway house which offers a refuge for poor Tibetan children. One of the major suburbs of Shimla, [[Kaithu, Shimla\|Kaithu's]] half region of Buchail area is located in the southern part of the hill, other half and main part of the suburb is located in Bantony Hill.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Livemint\|date=2018-05-20\|title=To the hills we go\|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/jI9BiXVyJEjpTIMhW6MQtM/To-the-hills-we-go.html\|access-date=2021-03-23\|website=mint\|language=en}}</ref>		[[File:Shimla Himachal India (3).JPG\|thumb\|View of Summer Hill with [[Himachal Pradesh University]] situated over it]]
			'''[[Summer Hill, Shimla\|Summer Hill]]''' is elevated at {{Convert\|2128.89\|m\|ft}}, it holds the western Shimla. It is the least highest hill of the seven hills of Shimla. On the top of it the campus of the [[Himachal Pradesh University]] is located. Summer Hill is a pleasant spot on [[Kalka–Shimla railway\|Kalka-Shimla railroad line]] that offers stunning perspectives of the snowy mountains. Summer Hill is a similar place where [[Mahatma Gandhi]] had visited and remained at the exquisite Georgian House of [[Amrit Kaur\|Rajkumari Amrit Kaur]].<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Service\|first=Tribune News\|title=Road to HPU hostel in bad shape\|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/road-to-hpu-hostel-in-bad-shape-107760\|access-date=23 March 2021\|website=Tribuneindia News Service\|language=en}}</ref>

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[List of cities claimed to be built on seven hills]]		* [[List of cities claimed to be built on seven hills]]
	* [[Seven Hills, Queensland]]		* [[Seven Hills, Queensland]]
			* [[Seven hills (disambiguation)]]

	== References ==		== References ==

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'''Seven Hills of Shimla''' are the seven hills in [[Shimla]], the capital and the largest city of the North Indian state of [[Himachal Pradesh]]. It has been the summer capital of [[Presidencies and provinces of British India|British India]]. Shimla city is developed on the Seven Hills.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Himtimes|date=2013-10-18|title=Shimla - General Information|url=https://himtimes.com/shimla-general-information/|access-date=2021-03-23|website=Himtimes|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-07-04|title=Shimla’s smart path is all uphill|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/shimla-s-smart-path-is-all-uphill/story-029Bff3wZxKh4zX7gWPnhM.html|access-date=2021-03-23|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>
[[File:Shimla Seven Hills Map.jpg|thumb|Seven Hills of Shimla shown on the map]]

== Seven Hills ==
*'''Jakhu Hill:'''[[File:View of Jhakoo Hanuman from the Ridge.JPG|thumb|View of Jakhu hill from [[The Ridge, Shimla|The Ridge]]]]Jakhu Hill is the first hill of Shimla. It is the highest hill of Shimla, located at the high attitude of the 8048 feet from sea level, and the most famous hill of Shimla. The hill is the part of the central Shimla and is crowned by the temple dedicated to [[Hanuman|Lord Hanuman]] [[Jakhu Temple]] and a statue in its premises i.e. [[Shri Hanuman Jakhu (Statue)|''Shri Hanuman Jakhu'']]. The hill is secured with [[Alpine plant|Alpine]] trees. The hill is also infamous for its mischievous monkeys.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-14|title=VIDEO: While bringing Sanjeevani booti to Laxman, Lord Hanuman rested in this temple|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/video/astrology/while-bringing-sanjeevani-booti-to-laxman-lord-hanuman-rested-in-in-this-temple-634026|access-date=2021-03-23|website=www.indiatvnews.com|language=en}}</ref>
*'''Bantony Hill:'''[[File:Western Building - Bantony Estate - Shimla 2014-05-07 1357.JPG|thumb|Bantony Castle built on the top of Bantony Hill|left]]Bantony Hill holds the central Shimla. [[Kali Bari, Shimla|Kali Bari Temple]] and Bantony Castle are the two major landmarks located on the top of it. The hill is named after Lord Bantony. One of the most important suburbs and places of Shimla, [[Kaithu, Shimla|Kaithu]] and [[Annadale, Shimla|Annadale]], is located on the southern-most part of the hill.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-06-14|title=Shimla diaries: heading for the hills|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/901271/shimla-diaries-heading-for-the-hills|access-date=2021-03-23|website=The Express Tribune|language=en}}</ref>
*'''Inveram Hill:'''[[File:A View Of Chaura Maidan From Summer Hill, Shimla.jpg|thumb|View of TV Tower on Inveram Hill]] Inveram Hill holds the one of the most important parts of the city. On the top of it Chaura Maidan area where State Museum, Bird Museum and [[Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly|Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha]] is located. The height of the hill is 2445 feet from the sea level. Glen forest is located in the bottom part of the hill, which covers half of the area of [[Annadale, Shimla|Annadale]].
*'''Observatory Hill:'''[[File:Garden behind the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.JPG|left|thumb|Garden of [[Indian Institute of Advanced Study]] located on the top of Observatory Hill]] Observatory Hill also holds the western Shimla. The height of the hill has the high attitude of 7050 feet from the sea level. On the top of it [[Indian Institute of Advanced Study]] is located. The working in which the foundation is set up is a noteworthy royal residence that was worked by [[Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava|Lord Dufferin]], who was the Viceroy of India from 1884– 1888. Erstwhile called the Viceregal Lodge is today the Rashtrapati Bhawan and in addition the Institute of Advanced Studies. Most parts of the establishment are shut for an open public, anyway whatever is left of the immaculate structure is open and drives in a major number of sightseers to the place.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-10|title=Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, shut for three days after staffer tests positive for Covid-19|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/indian-institute-of-advanced-study-shimla-shut-for-three-days-after-staffer-tests-positive-for-covid-19/story-T2tTi5fJ8aSUeO8xAgef9M.html|access-date=2021-03-23|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>
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* '''Prospect Hill:''' Prospect Hill is located at the high attitude of 2200 meters, from the sea level, in western Shimla. It has the Kamna Devi temple on the top of it. The slope is a valued place for in Shimla, as it is mainstream for having an exceptionally celebrated sanctuary committed to Goddess Kamna Devi.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Stunning facts about Shimla no one told you before|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/stunning-facts-about-shimla-no-one-told-you-before/as67179017.cms|access-date=2021-03-23|website=Times of India Travel}}</ref>
*'''Summer Hill:''' [[File:While Walking on Lanes of Shimla.jpg|thumb|Summer Hill view]]Summer Hill is located at the high attitude of 6500 feet above the sea level. It holds the western Shimla. On the top of it the campus of the [[Himachal Pradesh University]] is located. Summer Hill is a pleasant spot on [[Kalka–Shimla railway|Kalka-Shimla railroad line]] that offers stunning perspectives of the snowy mountains. Summer Hill is a similar place where [[Mahatma Gandhi]] had visited and remained at the exquisite Georgian House of [[Amrit Kaur|Rajkumari Amrit Kaur]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=Road to HPU hostel in bad shape|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/road-to-hpu-hostel-in-bad-shape-107760|access-date=2021-03-23|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref>
* '''Elysium Hill:''' Elysium Hill is the seventh hill of Shimla. It holds the north-western Shimla. The height of the hill is 7400 feet from the sea level. It holds Auckland House and [[Longwood, Shimla|Longwood]] and reaches out towards the Bharari. This appealing site is situated out and about promoting the [[Lakkar Bazaar]]. The Auckland House, which was the home of [[Baron Auckland|Lord Baron Auckland]], is situated here. As indicated by records, Lord Auckland bought this house in the year 1836, and it was changed over to a school, [[Auckland House School, Shimla|Auckland House School]]. Stirling Castle, found close by, is a halfway house which offers a refuge for poor Tibetan children. One of the major suburbs of Shimla, [[Kaithu, Shimla|Kaithu's]] half region of Buchail area is located in the southern part of the hill, other half and main part of the suburb is located in Bantony Hill.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Livemint|date=2018-05-20|title=To the hills we go|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/jI9BiXVyJEjpTIMhW6MQtM/To-the-hills-we-go.html|access-date=2021-03-23|website=mint|language=en}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[List of cities claimed to be built on seven hills]]
* [[Seven Hills, Queensland]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Hills of Himachal Pradesh]]
[[Category:Hill stations in Himachal Pradesh]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Shimla]]

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	'''Seven Hills of Shimla''' are the seven hills in [[Shimla]], the capital and the largest city of the North Indian state of [[Himachal Pradesh]]. It ~~has been~~ the summer capital of [[Presidencies and provinces of British India\|British India]]. Shimla city is developed on the Seven Hills.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Himtimes\|date=2013~~-10-18~~\|title=Shimla - General Information\|url=https://himtimes.com/shimla-general-information/\|access-date=2021~~-03-23~~\|website=Himtimes\|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|date=2019~~-07-04~~\|title=~~Shimla’s~~ smart path is all uphill\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/shimla-s-smart-path-is-all-uphill/story-029Bff3wZxKh4zX7gWPnhM.html\|access-date=2021~~-03-23~~\|website=Hindustan Times\|language=en}}</ref>		{{Use dmy dates\|date=December 2025}}
	~~[[File:~~Shimla ~~Seven Hills Map.jpg\|thumb\|Seven Hills of Shimla shown~~ on the ~~map]]~~		{{Short description\|Terrain of Shimla, India}}
			[[File:Shimla at Dusk.jpg\|thumb\|Shimla in evening\|300x300px]]
			'''Seven Hills of Shimla''' are the seven hills in [[Shimla]], the capital and the largest city of the North Indian state of [[Himachal Pradesh]]. It served as the [[summer capital]] of [[Presidencies and provinces of British India\|British India]]. Shimla city is developed on the Seven Hills.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Himtimes\|date=18 October 2013\|title=Shimla - General Information\|url=https://himtimes.com/shimla-general-information/\|access-date=23 March 2021\|website=Himtimes\|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|date=4 July 2019\|title=Shimla's smart path is all uphill\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/shimla-s-smart-path-is-all-uphill/story-029Bff3wZxKh4zX7gWPnhM.html\|access-date=23 March 2021\|website=Hindustan Times\|language=en}}</ref> Although today Shimla has even spread oust the seven hills but the main city center lies on the seven hills.

	== ~~Seven Hills~~ ==		== Jakhu Hill ==
	*'''Jakhu Hill:'''[[File:~~View of Jhakoo Hanuman from the Ridge~~.~~JPG~~\|thumb\|View of Jakhu hill from [[~~The Ridge~~, Shimla\|The ~~Ridge~~]]]]Jakhu Hill is the first hill ~~of Shimla. It is~~ the highest ~~hill of Shimla, located at the high attitude of the 8048 feet from sea level, and the most famous~~ hill of Shimla. The hill is the part of the central Shimla and is crowned by the temple dedicated to [[Hanuman\|Lord Hanuman]] [[Jakhu Temple]] and a statue in its premises i.e. [[Shri Hanuman Jakhu (Statue)\|''Shri Hanuman Jakhu'']]. The hill is secured with [[Alpine plant\|Alpine]] trees~~. The hill is also infamous for its mischievous monkeys~~.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2020~~-07-14~~\|title=VIDEO: While bringing Sanjeevani booti to Laxman, Lord Hanuman rested in this temple\|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/video/astrology/while-bringing-sanjeevani-booti-to-laxman-lord-hanuman-rested-in-in-this-temple-634026\|access-date=2021~~-03-23~~\|website=www.indiatvnews.com\|language=en}}</ref>		[[File:Shimla Mall.jpg\|thumb\|View of Jakhu hill from [[Mall Road, Shimla\|The Mall]]]]
	*'''~~Bantony~~ Hill:'''[[~~File~~:~~Western Building~~ - Bantony ~~Estate~~ - Shimla 2014-05-07 ~~1357~~.JPG\|thumb\|~~Bantony Castle built on the top~~ of Bantony Hill~~\|left~~]]Bantony Hill holds the central Shimla. [[Kali Bari, Shimla\|Kali Bari Temple]] and Bantony Castle are the ~~two~~ major landmarks located on the top of it. The hill is named after Lord Bantony. ~~One~~ of the most important ~~suburbs and places~~ of Shimla, [[Kaithu, Shimla\|Kaithu]] and [[Annadale, Shimla\|Annadale]], is located on the southern~~-most~~ part of the hill.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2015~~-06-14~~\|title=Shimla diaries: heading for the hills\|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/901271/shimla-diaries-heading-for-the-hills\|access-date=2021~~-03-23~~\|website=The Express Tribune\|language=en}}</ref>		'''Jakhu Hill''' is elevated at {{Convert\|2471\|m\|ft}} is the first hill and the highest hill of Shimla. The hill is the part of the central Shimla and is crowned by the temple dedicated to [[Hanuman\|Lord Hanuman]] [[Jakhu Temple]] and a statue in its premises i.e. [[Shri Hanuman Jakhu (Statue)\|''Shri Hanuman Jakhu'']]. The hill is secured with [[Cedrus deodara\|Deodar]] and [[Alpine plant\|Alpine]] trees.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=14 July 2020\|title=VIDEO: While bringing Sanjeevani booti to Laxman, Lord Hanuman rested in this temple\|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/video/astrology/while-bringing-sanjeevani-booti-to-laxman-lord-hanuman-rested-in-in-this-temple-634026\|access-date=23 March 2021\|website=www.indiatvnews.com\|language=en}}</ref>
	*'''~~Inveram~~ Hill:'''[[File:~~A View Of Chaura Maidan From Summer Hill,~~ Shimla.~~jpg~~\|thumb\|View of TV Tower ~~on Inveram~~ Hill]] ~~Inveram~~ Hill holds ~~the~~ one of the most important parts of the city. On the top of it Chaura Maidan area where ~~State Museum, Bird Museum and~~ [[Himachal ~~Pradesh Legislative Assembly\|Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha~~]] is located. ~~The height of the hill is 2445 feet from the sea level.~~ Glen forest is located in the bottom part of the hill, which covers half of the ~~area of~~ [[Annadale, Shimla\|Annadale]].
	*'''Observatory Hill~~:'''~~[[File:~~Garden behind the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh~~.~~JPG~~\|left\|thumb\|~~Garden~~ of [[Indian Institute of Advanced Study]] located on the top of Observatory Hill]] Observatory Hill also holds the western Shimla~~. The height of the hill has the high attitude of 7050 feet from the sea level~~. On the top of it [[Indian Institute of Advanced Study]] is located. The working in which the foundation is set up is a noteworthy royal residence that was worked by [[Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava\|Lord Dufferin]], who was the Viceroy of India from 1884– 1888. Erstwhile called the Viceregal Lodge is today the Rashtrapati Bhawan and in addition the Institute of Advanced Studies. Most parts of the establishment are shut for an open public, anyway whatever is left of the immaculate structure is open and drives in a major number of sightseers to the place.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2020~~-09-10~~\|title=Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, shut for three days after staffer tests positive for Covid-19\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/indian-institute-of-advanced-study-shimla-shut-for-three-days-after-staffer-tests-positive-for-covid-19/story-T2tTi5fJ8aSUeO8xAgef9M.html\|access-date=2021~~-03-23~~\|website=Hindustan Times\|language=en}}</ref>		== Elysium Hill ==
			[[File:Hill view from Simla town.jpg\|left\|thumb\|Longwood locality situated over Elysium Hill]]
			'''Elysium Hill''' is elevated at {{Convert\|2274.68\|m\|ft}} holds the north-western Shimla. It holds [[Auckland House School, Shimla\|Auckland House School]] and [[Longwood, Shimla\|Longwood]] and reaches out towards the Bharari. This appealing site is situated out and about promoting the Lakkar Bazaar. The Auckland House, which was the home of [[Baron Auckland\|Lord Baron Auckland]] (now school) is situated here. As indicated by records, Lord Auckland bought this house in the year 1836, and it was changed over to a school, Auckland House School. Stirling Castle, found close by, is a halfway house which offers a refuge for poor Tibetan children. One of the major neighbourhoods of Shimla, [[Kaithu, Shimla\|Kaithu's]] half region of Buchail area is located in the southern part of the hill, other half and main part of the suburb is located on the southern part of Bantony Hill.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Livemint \|date=20 May 2018 \|title=To the hills we go \|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/jI9BiXVyJEjpTIMhW6MQtM/To-the-hills-we-go.html \|access-date=22 December 2025 \|website=mint \|language=en}}</ref>

			== Bantony Hill ==
			[[File:Grand Hotel - Shimla 2014-05-07 0914.JPG\|thumb\|Grand Hotel atop of Bantony Hill]]
			'''Bantony Hill''' is elevated at {{Convert\|2226\|m\|ft}} holds the central Shimla. [[Kali Bari, Shimla\|Kali Bari Temple]], Grand Hotel and Bantony Castle are the three major landmarks located on the top of it. The hill is named after Lord Bantony and his castle situated over it. Two of the most important neighbourhoods of Shimla which are [[Kaithu, Shimla\|Kaithu]] and [[Annadale, Shimla\|Annadale]], are located on the southern part of the hill.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=14 June 2015\|title=Shimla diaries: heading for the hills\|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/901271/shimla-diaries-heading-for-the-hills\|access-date=23 March 2021\|website=The Express Tribune\|language=en}}</ref>

			== Prospect Hill ==
			[[File:Moon exactly over Prospect Hill Shimla 01.jpg\|thumb\|View of moon exactly over Prospect Hill]]
			'''Prospect Hill''' is elevated at {{Convert\|2178.92\|m\|ft}}, is located in the western Shimla. It has the [[Kamna Devi Temple]] on the top of it. The slope is a valued place for in Shimla, as it is mainstream for having an exceptionally celebrated sanctuary committed to Goddess Kamna Devi.<ref>{{Cite news \|title=Stunning facts about Shimla no one told you before \|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/stunning-facts-about-shimla-no-one-told-you-before/articleshow/67179017.cms \|access-date=22 December 2025 \|work=The Times of India \|issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

			== Inverarm Hill ==
			[[File:Shimla Himachal India (2).JPG\|thumb\|View of TV Tower besides [[Himachal State Museum]] atop Inverarm Hill]]
			'''Inverarm Hill''' is elevated at {{Convert\|2178.77\|m\|ft}} holds one of the most important parts of the city. On the top of it Chaura Maidan area where [[Himachal State Museum]] and Bird Museum is located. [[Glen, Shimla\|Glen forest]] is located in the bottom part of the hill, which covers half of the areas near [[Annadale, Shimla\|Annadale]], which is one of the main neighbourhoods of Shimla.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Bhandari \|first=Rahul \|date=20 January 2021 \|title=How to Explore 7 Hills in Shimla \|url=https://thenewshimachal.com/2021/01/how-to-explore-7-hills-in-shimla/ \|access-date=22 December 2025 \|website=The News Himachal \|language=en-US}}</ref>

			== Observatory Hill ==
			[[File:View of Indian Institute if Advanced Studies (Rashtrapati Niwas) over Observatory Hill.jpg\|left\|thumb\|247x247px\|Views of [[Indian Institute of Advanced Study]] located on the top of Observatory Hill]]
			'''Observatory Hill''' is elevated at {{Convert\|2178.41\|m\|ft}} also holds the western Shimla. On the top of it [[Indian Institute of Advanced Study]] is located. The working in which the foundation is set up is a noteworthy royal residence that was worked by [[Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, 1st Marquess of Dufferin and Ava\|Lord Dufferin]], who was the Viceroy of India from 1884– 1888. Erstwhile called the Viceregal Lodge is today the Rashtrapati Bhawan and in addition the Institute of Advanced Studies. Most parts of the establishment are shut for an open public, anyway whatever is left of the immaculate structure is open and drives in a major number of sightseers to the place.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=10 September 2020\|title=Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla, shut for three days after staffer tests positive for Covid-19\|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/indian-institute-of-advanced-study-shimla-shut-for-three-days-after-staffer-tests-positive-for-covid-19/story-T2tTi5fJ8aSUeO8xAgef9M.html\|access-date=23 March 2021\|website=Hindustan Times\|language=en}}</ref>
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	* '''Prospect Hill:''' Prospect Hill is located at the high attitude of 2200 meters, from the sea level, in western Shimla. It has the Kamna Devi temple on the top of it. The slope is a valued place for in Shimla, as it is mainstream for having an exceptionally celebrated sanctuary committed to Goddess Kamna Devi.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=~~Stunning facts about Shimla no one told you before\|url~~=~~https~~:~~//timesofindia~~.~~indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/stunning-facts-about-shimla-no-one-told-you-before/as67179017.cms~~\|~~access-date=2021-03-23~~\|~~website=Times~~ of ~~India Travel}}</ref>~~
	*'''Summer Hill:''' [[~~File:While Walking on Lanes of~~ Shimla~~.jpg\|thumb~~\|Summer Hill ~~view~~]]~~Summer Hill~~ is ~~located~~ at the ~~high attitude of 6500 feet above the sea level~~. It ~~holds~~ the ~~western~~ Shimla. On the top of it the campus of the [[Himachal Pradesh University]] is located. Summer Hill is a pleasant spot on [[Kalka–Shimla railway\|Kalka-Shimla railroad line]] that offers stunning perspectives of the snowy mountains. Summer Hill is a similar place where [[Mahatma Gandhi]] had visited and remained at the exquisite Georgian House of [[Amrit Kaur\|Rajkumari Amrit Kaur]].<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Service\|first=Tribune News\|title=Road to HPU hostel in bad shape\|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/road-to-hpu-hostel-in-bad-shape-107760\|access-date=2021~~-03-23~~\|website=Tribuneindia News Service~~\|language=en}}</ref>~~		== Summer Hill ==
	* '''Elysium Hill:''' Elysium Hill is the seventh hill of Shimla. It holds the north-western Shimla. The height of the hill is 7400 feet from the sea level. It holds Auckland House and [[Longwood, Shimla\|Longwood]] and reaches out towards the Bharari. This appealing site is situated out and about promoting the [[Lakkar Bazaar]]. The Auckland House, which was the home of [[Baron Auckland\|Lord Baron Auckland]], is situated here. As indicated by records, Lord Auckland bought this house in the year 1836, and it was changed over to a school, [[Auckland House School, Shimla\|Auckland House School]]. Stirling Castle, found close by, is a halfway house which offers a refuge for poor Tibetan children. One of the major suburbs of Shimla, [[Kaithu, Shimla\|Kaithu's]] half region of Buchail area is located in the southern part of the hill, other half and main part of the suburb is located in Bantony Hill.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Livemint\|date=2018-05-20\|title=To the hills we go\|url=https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/jI9BiXVyJEjpTIMhW6MQtM/To-the-hills-we-go.html\|access-date=2021-03-23\|website=mint\|language=en}}</ref>		[[File:Shimla Himachal India (3).JPG\|thumb\|View of Summer Hill with [[Himachal Pradesh University]] situated over it]]
			'''[[Summer Hill, Shimla\|Summer Hill]]''' is elevated at {{Convert\|2128.89\|m\|ft}}, it holds the western Shimla. It is the least highest hill of the seven hills of Shimla. On the top of it the campus of the [[Himachal Pradesh University]] is located. Summer Hill is a pleasant spot on [[Kalka–Shimla railway\|Kalka-Shimla railroad line]] that offers stunning perspectives of the snowy mountains. Summer Hill is a similar place where [[Mahatma Gandhi]] had visited and remained at the exquisite Georgian House of [[Amrit Kaur\|Rajkumari Amrit Kaur]].<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Service\|first=Tribune News\|title=Road to HPU hostel in bad shape\|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/road-to-hpu-hostel-in-bad-shape-107760\|access-date=23 March 2021\|website=Tribuneindia News Service\|language=en}}</ref>

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[List of cities claimed to be built on seven hills]]		* [[List of cities claimed to be built on seven hills]]
	* [[Seven Hills, Queensland]]		* [[Seven Hills, Queensland]]
			* [[Seven hills (disambiguation)]]

	== References ==		== References ==