Know before you go
About Mall Road & Scandal Point
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.
Getting there
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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