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Mall Road & Scandal Point

Shimla's bustling main promenade and its historic meeting point, Scandal Point.

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Mall Road is Shimla's main shopping and strolling street, lined with shops, cafes, showrooms and colonial buildings, running just below the Ridge. It meets the Ridge at Scandal Point, a historic open junction that is the town's traditional gathering spot. Pedestrian-friendly and lively into the evening, it is the social spine of Shimla.

How to reach Mall Road & Scandal Point

In the centre of Shimla, directly below the Ridge; walkable from the railway station via the Mall lift.

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Visitor information

🕑 TimingsOpen access (shops have own hours)
🎟 Entry feeFree
📅 Best timeApril to June and December to February
📍 From centreTown centre
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