<P> Shimla has a number of places to visit . Local hangouts like the Mall and the Ridge are in the heart of the city . Most of the heritage buildings in the city are preserved in their original' Tudorbethan' architecture . The former Viceregal Lodge, which now houses the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, and Wildflower Hall, now a luxury hotel, are some of the famous ones . A collection of paintings, jewellery and textiles of the region can be found at the State Museum (built in 1974). </P> <P> Lakkar Bazaar, a market extending off the Ridge, is famous for souvenirs and crafts made of wood . Tatta Pani, 55 kilometres (34.2 mi) from the main city, is the name of hot sulfur springs that are believed to have medicinal value located on the banks of the River Satluj . Shimla is also home to South Asia's only natural ice skating rink . State and national level competitions are often held at this venue . Shimla Ice Skating Club, which manages the rink, hosts a carnival every year in January, which includes a fancy dress competition and figure skating events . Due to effects of global warming and increasing urban development in and around Shimla, the number of sessions on ice every winter have been decreasing in the past few years . </P> <P> Shimla has many temples and is often visited by devotees from nearby towns and cities . The Kali Bari temple, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali is near the mall . Jakhoo Temple, for the Hindu god Hanuman is located at the highest point in Shimla . Sankat Mochan, another Hanuman temple, is famous for the numerous monkeys that are always found in its vicinity . It is located on Shimla - Kalka Highway about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from the city . The nearby temple of Tara Devi is a place for performing rituals and festivals . Other prominent places of worship include a Gurudwara near the bus terminus and Christ Church on the Ridge . </P> <P> Shimla arts and crafts are highly in demand by the tourists . They range from excellent pieces of jewellery, embroidered shawls and garments to leather made articles and sculptures . Shimla is full of pine and deodar trees . The wood has been extensively used in all major buildings of Shimla . The various kinds crafts of Shimla made out of wood includes small boxes, utensils, image carvings and souvenirs . </P>

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