Glen, Shimla

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Glen Forest
Entrance gate of Glen Nature Trail.jpg
Entrance Gate of Glen Nature Trail from Boileuganj near IIAS
Geography
Location Annadale Road, Chaura Maidan, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Administration
Administered byDivisional Forest Officer, Shimla
Ecology
Forest cover164 Hectares
Fauna Antelopes, Grey Junglefowl

Glen is a forest area situated between Annadale, Summer Hill, Chaura Maidan and Boileuganj in Shimla city in the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Glen is known for its natural scenic views and its nature trails. [1]

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Geography

Glen is located below Chaura Maidan and besides Annadale, some of its part lies below the suburb of Summer Hill. [2]

View

Glen attracts a lot of tourists. It is a forest area which includes three trails and a gazebo. Below the major trails it also has a waterfall.

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References

  1. "Heritage walk to boost tourism in 'Queen of Hills'". The Statesman. 16 April 2018. Retrieved 5 October 2021.
  2. IANS (11 June 2018). "Parched Shimla a tale of environmental degradation". Business Standard India. Retrieved 5 October 2021.