Annandale & Army Heritage Museum
Annandale
A flat valley floor ringed by cedars, once a horse racing and polo ground, now home to the Army Heritage Museum.
Annandale is one of the few large flat areas in Shimla, lying in the valley bottom on the north side of Ridge Square and surrounded by towering cedars. In the colonial era it hosted horse racing, polo and garden fêtes. It is now managed by the Indian Army and houses the Army Heritage Museum, which displays the history, weapons and medals of the Indian armed forces, as well as a helicopter landing pad. It is about a 30-minute walk downhill from the town centre. The uphill return is tiring, so a taxi is a good option. The museum is usually closed on Mondays, and entry requires cooperating with military security checks.
Opening hours
Museum about 09:00–17:00; usually closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Kali Bari Temple
- Kalka–Shimla Railway
- Himachal State Museum
- Scandal Point & Gaiety Theatre
- The Mall & The Ridge
- Christ Church
- Lakkar Bazaar & Ice Skating Rink
- Viceregal Lodge (Rashtrapati Niwas)