Oakover, Shimla

#11 among attractions in Shimla

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Oakover is a historic building in Shimla, Himchal Pradesh, India. One of the earliest houses built in Shimla, it is the official residence of Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. ()

Coordinates: 31°5'41"N, 77°10'32"E

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Oakover – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Kali Bari Temple, Shimla
25 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.
0.7 miN
Church
Christ Church, Shimla
18 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.
0.7 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Jakhu Temple, Shimla
17 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.
0.7 miNE
Monuments and statues
Shri Hanuman Jakhu, Shimla
18 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.
0.9 miNE
Memorial
Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla
24 min walk • 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.
0.7 miN
Mountain railway with sweeping views
Kalka–Shimla Railway, Shimla
18 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 miN
Neighbourhood
Sanjauli, Shimla
17 min walk • Sanjauli is a major populous locality of the city of Shimla, in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
1.1 miNE
Universities and schools
Government College, Shimla
29 min walk • Government College, Sanjauli, Shimla-6 is a college located in Sanjauli suburb of Shimla. It is affiliated with Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla, India. It is one of the most famous colleges in Himachal Pradesh. Students of the college are commonly known as Sanjaulians.

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Which popular attractions are close to Oakover?

Nearby attractions include Sanjauli, Shimla (17 min walk), Jakhu Temple, Shimla (17 min walk), Christ Church, Shimla (18 min walk), Shri Hanuman Jakhu, Shimla (18 min walk).

How to get to Oakover by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oakover:

Bus

khalini busstation (9 min walk)
Bus to New ISBT (20 min walk)

Train

Shimla (28 min walk)