Скачать или смотреть 'Srinagar to Aizawl' - Shimla - General Post Office, Library, Rani Jhansi Park

The General Post Office (GPO), Shimla, is one of the oldest and most iconic heritage buildings in Himachal Pradesh’s capital city. Located on the bustling Mall Road, this place not only serves as a functioning postal hub but is also a testament to colonial-era architecture and Shimla’s legacy as the former summer capital of British India.

The State Library, once known as the “Tudor Library,” is a striking neo-Tudor/neo-Gothic heritage structure, built in the 1860s during British colonial times. Originally serving varied administrative functions it was later transformed into the Municipal Library and eventually upgraded to state library status in 1986. The two-storey stone and half-timbered building features steep red-tiled roofs, mullioned windows, and delicate woodwork that perfectly blend with Shimla’s colonial architectural landscape.

Rani Jhansi Park is a garden with 15-foot bronze statue of Rani Lakshmibai on horseback with her child, unveiled in 2010, serving as a heroic focal point. It has bright flower beds, mature trees, and pleasant lawns—perfect for a peaceful escape.