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ANNADALE

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Shimla is abundant with places known for their natural beauty and one such lovely green holiday spot is Annadale. Located in the western part of Shimla, Annadale is a former race course now used as a helipad and army playground. Occasionally, it is also the venue for festival celebrations. Annadale was named by a British visitor, Captain Charles Pratt Kennedy, in fond memory of a woman he admired. It is now misnamed Annandale due to a mistake in spelling that took place sometime in the last few decades.

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There is quite a history behind Annandale. Dating back to 1840, Annadale was used as a spot for recreational and amusement activities by the British. It was the venue for several polo matches, dog and flower shows, and fancy fairs. In fact, the first fancy fair that was held here dates back to 1839. Around the 1880’s, further improvements in the ground facilities and expansion in the ground area made it perfect for cricket tournaments too. Now, Annadale is known mainly for its military association and scenic beauty. The Military museum located here is a delight for history lovers.

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BEST TIME TO VISIT SHIMLA

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Shimla is as given below. The best time to visit Shimla is also specified.

MONTH	BEST TIME	MIN. TEMP (°C)	MAX. TEMP (°C)
January		7	20
February		9	23
March	Best time	13	27
April	Best time	18	33
May	Best time	21	36
June	Best time	23	34
July		24	31
August		23	30
September		21	30
October	Best time	17	29
November		12	26
December		8	22