Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla

Name: Indira Gandhi Medical College
Address: Circular Road, Shimla, India

#6 among attractions in Shimla

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Indira Gandhi Medical College, formerly the Himachal Pradesh Medical College, formerly known as Snowdown, located in Snowdown area of Lakkar Bazaar, is a state-owned medical college and hospital in Shimla in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India. It was established in 1966 as the Himachal Pradesh Medical College, and assumed the present name in 1984. ()

Founded: 1966 (58 years ago)Coordinates: 31°6'23"N, 77°10'57"E

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Circular RoadShimla India

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Indira Gandhi Medical College – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kali Bari Temple, Christ Church, Jakhu Temple, Shri Hanuman Jakhu.

0.9 miW
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Kali Bari Temple, Shimla
24 min walk • Kali Bari Mandir is a Hindu temple situated on Bantony Hill, Shimla. The temple is dedicated to fearsome reincarnation of Goddess Kali, known as Shyamala, after which the Shimla city is named. The goddess is believed to have existed near Jakhoo.
0.4 miW
Church
Christ Church, Shimla
11 min walk • Christ Church, Shimla, is the second oldest church in North India, after St John's Church in Meerut. Worship is conducted in Hindi and English. Presently, Dr.
0.4 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Jakhu Temple, Shimla
10 min walk • Jakhu Temple is an ancient temple in Shimla, dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman. It is situated on Jakhu Hill, Shimla's highest peak, 2.5 km east of the Ridge at a height of 2,455 m above sea level. Each year, a festival is held on Dussehra, before 1972 the festival used to be held at Annadale.
~1950 ftS
Monuments and statues
Shri Hanuman Jakhu, Shimla
10 min walk • Shri Hanuman Jakhu, deemed to be as the Pride of Shimla, is a statue of Lord Hanuman situated under the periphery of Jakhu Temple on Jakhu Hill in Shimla. It is one of the tallest statues in the world with the height of 33 metres.
0.6 miW
31°6'16"N • 77°10'24"E
The Mall, Shimla
15 min walk • Neighbourhood
0.4 miSW
31°6'8"N • 77°10'36"E
Johnnies wax museum, Shimla
12 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.6 miW
Mountain railway with sweeping views
Kalka–Shimla Railway, Shimla
15 min walk • The Kalka–Shimla railway is a 2 ft 6 in narrow-gauge railway in North India which traverses a mostly mountainous route from Kalka to Shimla. It is known for dramatic views of the hills and surrounding villages.
0.6 miW
31°6'19"N • 77°10'21"E
Scandal Point, Shimla
16 min walk • Neighbourhood
0.5 miW
31°6'17"N • 77°10'25"E
Gaiety Theater, Shimla
14 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
1.1 miE
31°6'20"N • 77°12'1"E
Dhingu Mandir, Shimla
28 min walk • Temple
0.5 miW
31°6'15"N • 77°10'25"E
Lower Bazaar, Shimla
15 min walk • Market

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Indira Gandhi Medical College?

Nearby attractions include Government College, Shimla (9 min walk), Shri Hanuman Jakhu, Shimla (10 min walk), Jakhu Temple, Shimla (10 min walk), Christ Church, Shimla (11 min walk).

How to get to Indira Gandhi Medical College by public transport?

The nearest stations to Indira Gandhi Medical College:

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Rivoli Busstand (12 min walk)
Bus to New ISBT (21 min walk)