I am living here .Beautiful place. Must visit.102 , fateh hoSlogan at army gate

Beautiful lush green Golf Course with a helipad adjacent to it.Military museum was also very good.Glass house has very different varieties of Cactus.Garden and lawns are picturesque.The Road towards Annadale is smooth and full of high Devdar trees.Must visit for everybody.

Amazing place , maintained and upkept by indian army , not accessible by civilians but one can witness this place from the heritage museum very next it , very nicely maintained place with golf pitches , must visit when in shimla it is around 5 km from city centre one can reach here by a car or even walk to this place through glen forest ....!!!!!!

Its a very good place to visit there you will see a golf course , heritage army museum although you are not allowed at golf course but you can see all the other stuff

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Beautiful ground

Very good Army Museum, beautiful scenic views and flowers alongside golf course

Annadale is located 2 km away from Shimla Railway Station,Annadale has three colleges i.e. Modern Nursing College, Shimla Nursing College & B. Ed College. It has three government schools i.e. Govt. High School, Govt. Primary School, Annadale & Gawai Primary School.Annadale got in controversy during 2005 to 2012, when Himachal Pradesh Government wanted to make an International Cricket Stadium here, but Indian Army refused this by saying that it would damage the scenic charm and nature of the valley and because of all this the situation became a bit controversial. In 2011 government made an idea to ask the people of Shimla about this desicion, in which the board was placed on The Ridge, on which the people who support this concept had to sign on the board. Most people supported this by signing on the board, but still government had to accept the Armys demand by cancelling the plan, then the plan was shifted to Dharamshala where in 27 January 2013 first One Day International cricket match was played between India and England in Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.Annadale was first used by East India Companyand then the British Raj, which is why natives originally called it Company Ka Baag. It was a place of enjoyment and entertainment for the British, offering fancy dress shows, picnics, and birthday celebrations. Every year a National Championship of Polo was organised there.Cultural and social festivals were organised there including Gymkhana, fete champetre and sports such as polo and cricket. Under the British Army, the grounds were also used for training and parades.A funfair was organised in September 1833 to raise funds for setting up a school at Sabathu for native girls. In 1839, the first Fancy fair was organised there.The Durand Football Tournament was started in 1888 in Annadale by Mortimer Durand. It was interrupted during World War 1 and World War 2. The venue was shifted to Delhi in 1940.British officers appreciated the nature and scenic charm of the site and protected it from disturbance by grotesque structures. During the 1924 gymkhana, a shed was built without proper permission of the municipal committee, who later questioned it. The Annadale Gymkhana committee, in its explanation, replied, The genesis of this shed was the desire of one of the Indian members of the club (Maharaja of Bharatpur) for the purdah ladies who then can view the sports from the shed.Gymkhana, polo, football, hockey, cricket matches, and other cultural and social festivals were organised in Annadale after independence. Dussehra was the main event organised, attracting people from the city, but in 1972 a clash between army and police created enmity between the military and civil administration. After this incidence, the event was shifted to Jakhoo Temple. Another major event was the 1971 plenary session of the All India Congress Committee. In addition, a national womens field hockey championship was also organised there. A Yajnawas organised by Gayatri Parivar in 1994.

A beautiful ground surrounding deodar trees and an Army museum,not allowed to enter the ground but can get view from museum campus.Army museum got good collections,wrt other places in Shimla it was less crowded,very few tourists.For budget travellers who dont want to hire cab for full day,HRTC share cabs are available from Mall road,near BSNL office,I took the same.

I love this place.

One of the most beautiful Golf Course of India. It is very accessible from the State Capital Shimla.I am playing at Annadale since 2000.A must visiting place for tourists visiting Shimla.One can aslo visit a very educative and informative Army Museum .

Such a lovely playground to visit. Annadale is a former race course now used as a helipad and army playground. Occasionally, it is also the venue for festival celebrations.

Not accessable to localManaged by the military

Annadale Ground is currently maintained by Indian Army. It has a helipad and golf course ground. It has historic importance as well e.g. 1st Durand Cup football championship played on this ground in 1888. Also a fighter plane landed here in WW ll times.

Annadale is an army musium situated in dense forest away from 3 km from Shimla city.It is beautiful peaceful place.It has huge collection of weapons , army dresses and Armoury.This place has beautiful golf course.This place is well maintained.The garden outside is beautifully maintained. The place also has a little cactus garden with some very great variety of cactus grown. Just beside the garden is a little cafe/tea stall that sells small eats, juices and tea.Annandale is famous because earlier the British used this as a play ground for racing, polo, cricket and other entertaining activities.

A perfect place to enjoy a coffee at the cafe inside.

Mesmerising beauty it is. Its an army headquarter which has a golf course which happens to be the Annadale ground. Visitors are most probably not allowed roaming on the ground but you have an amazing museum to visit which showcases mind boggling indian defence forces facts and feats. One can also buy army souvenirs like pen and utensils. One other thing that adds to the experience is the trekking. Yes you have to trek down 2-3 km to reach this ground. Of course one can use taxi and own vehicle but where is the fun in that.

Annandale is a serene location of Shimla replete with mesmerizing vistas, a sporty golf club, an Indian Army Museum, and a Cactus museum. It is such a peaceful, divine and delightful place in the lap of nature. It houses an Army Heritage Museum. Annadale is a place housed far from the citys chaos. It is situated around 5 km away from the city. Tourist can also visit a very well maintained and very diverse cactus house in Annadale, containing around one hundred of different types of Cacti. Annadale is a must visit place in Shimla.

A couple of years back I visited this beautiful and serene place in Shimla. Annadale is such a peaceful, divine and delightful place in the lap of nature. It houses an Army Heritage Museum. Annadale is a place housed far from the citys chaos. It is situated around 5 km away from the city.

Its a very good place to visit. Here a armed musuem present and one botanical museum present. Love this place.

Worth visiting.. Smooth road.. Greenery.. Peaceful.. And museum worth visiting

A calm and beautiful place for tourists attraction. But people cant enter in the golf course. People can enjoy its beauty and calmly

Great place. I loved it. You will also.

Very beautiful place..Serene and peaceful...good golfing

My beautiful place in shimla. beautiful golf course

I dont play golf so Im not going to review that way. For me, view of the valley and hills is awesome, a small coffee shop is nearby. So, I relaxed there while enjoying my coffee.

Annadale Ground is the lush green area located right next to the Annadale army area. It is in front of the Annadale Govt. High School and is spread across acres.This densly green ground also houses one whole Golf Course and is one of the most majestic place of Shimla town.

Awesome place greenery all around....

U can not enter. But can see at army museum attach with it. Good view very well maintain. Also helipad is there.

A beautiful, calm place :)

AWESOME PLACE FOR RELAX AND ENJOY.

You cant imagine like this place is their in india and its in simla it has glass house it small compared to Bangalore. but good ground have 9 hole golf course . cafeteria is their . army museum maintain by Indian army entry by producing your id . when you entered it to a anther world . it surrounded by deodhar trees here walking in Annandale park also there you can check it on charged basis. here Indo Pak 1972 war agreement done

Very nice place.

Smart Shankar shimla

Nice ground for golf lovers

Very nice place.....

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One of the beautiful place in shimla to visit

Beautiful scenic view 👌🏻

Very nice.

A serene place....

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One of the few must visit places in Shimla. Though the golf course is not openly accessible to civilians, you can have a view of it from the Army museum which is open for everyone. This place has some rich history to it.

Nice place and peaceful environment

Beautiful. green open ground. This is under Indian Army so no one can get in here. But beauty for eyes when you watch it from outside. Can be seen from famous Ridge ground of shimla as well. Army uses it as a helipad as you can always see a helicopter seating at one corner of the ground.

Amazing view

Well maintained

A good place to visit. However, for the golf enthusiasts, the course is closed on Mondays for regular maintenance.

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Annandale has to be on the list of places to visit in Shimla. This place was home to a number of adventure sports during the British rule including racing. However, now, this place is just perfect for all the golf lovers out there as the racecourse has been converted to a mini golf course, which also serves as a helipad and offers incredibly beautiful sceneries of its meadows.

Beautiful ground

Wonderful place.. nature... Awesome weather

Aanadale ground is located in mid of foresty area and also known as Army museum,And also the CM choppers and all army Helicopters are pick/Drop here..and this location is awesome to explore with forest and Deodars High Trees...

Green beautiful golf course ..well maintained and handled by army personnel!! Great place to spend time with family

Majestic place to visit !

Beautiful place.Ground is not available to go,for everyone.But the Museum is Good to go.

Beautiful palace in shimla visiting those are interested in Army and natural beauty

If you are looking for some quiet place. This is where you should be going. Environment is peaceful.

Excellent maintenance

Amazing place. Such huge lush green ground

Well maintained with an Army musium , which is worth visiting.

Good place for golf. Also here you see Indian army museum .

An army museum...ultimate place to find peace and haony with nature as well. Canteen facility also available.

Very grateful place and there is army musciam

Beautiful place

Its Good Place But you cant go inside the ground because its Army Property but you can go to the museum near it .. But The View from this place is 😍

Wonderful golf grounds. Awesome views. Lovely surroundings.

Excellent location and beautifully maintained ground.

A couple of years back I visited this beautiful and serene place in Shimla. Annadale is such a peaceful, divine and delightful place in the lap of nature. It houses an Army Heritage Museum. Annadale is a place housed far from the citys chaos. It is situated around 5 km away from the city. I could also visit a very well maintained and very diverse cactus house in Annadale, containing around one hundred of different types of Cacti. That day it was drizzling and I could get a number of shots of this beautiful place. Annadale is a must visit place in Shimla.

Very beautiful ground and museum also

Superb and a great Army museum. Excellently ​maintained. Very informative on the history n all aspects of the Indian army, since the colonial days.All sewa medals also displayed with detailed reasoning. Lots of weaponry n dresses are displayed of all ages. Theres a golfcourse only for army personnel. Clean washrooms for visitors and also a good refreshments outlet with gr8 sitting, directly over viewing the golf course.Entry is free but timing is 9am to 5-6 pm in evening for visitors.

Beautiful place but civilians are not allowed to enter the ground .One can only view it from above . There is a nice coffee shop too.

Nice museum, away from the hustle of Shimla town. Majorly about the army history, has a small cafeteria serving Noodles and quick eats. adjoining the army golf course.

Its a awesome place .I would like to see this again and again.... lovely place ,army Kent ....ever green..

Calm and peaceful place to visit....Also having mini army museum.

Famous for: History Buffs, Nature LoversEntrance Fee: Free for everyoneVisiting Time: Army Museum Timings – 10am to 2pm & 3pm to 5pm; Monday ClosedVisit Duration: 1-2 hoursAnnandale is a serene location of Shimla replete with mesmerizing vistas, a sporty golf club, an Indian Army Museum, a Cactus museum and a tranquil aura to spellbind you with. It has been a playground for British in pre-independence times and is a central destination to travel around in Shimla. The playground is in a shape of a big, huge circle and organizes parades, army activities, sports and festivals like Dushhera. It has been a known attraction for cricket and polo lovers and has been tempting tourists from all around the world to explore it and, the surroundings too, are sure to make you go wow over tthem.Traveler TipsA café is built within Annandale so you don’t have to worry about food!Wear your sport shoes and the playground is also a safe place to take part in cricket, polo and golf here.Things to DoThe Army Museum is a must to sightsee as you will find the historical ammunitions of Indian Army and many other interesting facts in your tour here.Take yourself out amidst the gardens quaintly maintained by the Army officers and the place is to overwhelming to be in!Keep your tiffins packed in bags as monkeys are all around so caution is strictly needed.Hike towards the highest peak at Annandale as you can take a look at Shimla from this beautiful point.Availability of GuidesGuides are actually not needed as the museum is an informative site and the playground too is a relaxing one to just enjoy by oneself.Best Time to VisitShimla has a quaint weather in any month but avoid your visit during monsoons as you will not be able to soak yourself in the lovely atmosphere and environment of Annandale. So, winters and summers are an idyllic time to explore this attraction.How to ReachIt is situated just 5 km from the Ridge and is also close to 2 km from Shimla Railway Station. Hence, you can either walk to the place or hire an auto or cab there.Interesting Facts and TriviaSited at the altitude of 6227ft above the sea level, Annandale is one of those attractions where you can look down at the city of Shimla from Annandale’s highest peak that is filled with snow-clad mountains and breathtaking vistas.There is trail of trees amidst Annandale from deodar trees to oak trees, you will find this lush greenery quite calming to the senses as this place is rich in its flora and fauna which is taken care by the Indian Army tastefully.It is located densely in the suburban hamlet of Kaithu, Shimla West. It is a flat playground and was christened by Captain Charles Pret Kennedy, who was one of the initial visitors of this site.It has been a significant hotspot for Anglo-Indian sport games and the area is also utilized as heliport of Shimla.Nearby AttractionsRam TempleMarks ChurchKali Bari TempleIndian Institute of Advanced StudyToy Train RideNearby RestaurantsKwality RestaurantMirch MasalaRestaurant BaithakBaljees RestaurantMehak RestaurantMezbaanTara BhojanalayAnnandale is definitely an endearing place to be in as the sporty atmosphere and the discipline carried out by Army officers here will completely leave you in awe. Either drive up to here or take a walk and this nature’s charming attraction will beautifully take your heart away with its allure. Being a key tourist place in Shimla, Annandale has an adventurous yet soothing appeal to it as here you can come for picnics or weekend getaways and it will sweetly turn into your vacation as a memorable one! Happy Journey!

Its a beautiful place. It has a big ground full of greenary. It is surrounded by Big devdaar trees. Its heart and soul of the Shimla

Nice place for a day out with friends

It is a Golf Course. Manicured & maintained. This is also State helicopters helipad. Theres an Army meusium here. A tourists destination.

The govt helipad and golf course of officers of army.

Pleasant whether all around the year .U must see helicopter which is parked at annadale helipad.

Very quiet and serene place. No entry ticket, lush greenery all around and excellent looking ground.

Its very nice place to visit to see army museum and to see greenry

Home sweet home surrounded by deodar forests and not yet plagued by modern crowd.

Beautiful scenic one time horse track now has a helipad too. Army heritage museum also .

Good

Very good place.... full of nature

A good golf course.. Greens are not so well maintained

This place is amazing as it houses several things like the Army Museum, a view of the great flora all around, a view of the Army Golf course surrounded by hills and Shimla. One can see the open beautiful golf course from the Landmark Hotel viewing platform too up in the mountains. There is also a Glass House in the vicinity. A great interesting place to visit to learn about the Indian Army,its history, brave men and women, great environments of trees and mountains.Being at Annadale was a memorable experience. Serene, calm with breathtaking views, the army museum is nestled in midst of lush green forest in Shimla. It takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Its a must to visit this place in Shimla.

A beautiful lush green golf course with all the environment of a world class golf club

Annadale is a famous attraction in Shimla, the capital of the North-Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Having a splendid golf course, a playground, a cactus museum and an Indian Army museum, it is a beautiful attraction for holidaying and rejuvenation purposes. In fact, during the pre-independence period, Annadale was the most preferred location the British chose for leisure activities like Cricket, Polo, Golf, Dog Shows, Reunions and other social events. The mesmerizing location draws tourists from all over the world especially sports lovers who often spend their time playing cricket, golf or polo. Annadale is also a famous picnic spot for the locals. It is often visited by tourists during summers as the weather stays cool and pleasant, allowing to explore the regions at leisure and play a sport or two. It is one of the best places to visit along with friends and family. Precious moments captured here will be cherished for the rest of the life. Today the playground is mostly used for events organised by the Indian Army and as a helipad. The beauty of the location cannot be described through words. One has to visit Annadale to know how breathtaking it is.Things to do : Try Golf, Enjoy playground, Visit Indian Army Museum and CafeHow To Reach : Annadale is barely 15 kilometres away from the centre of the city, Shimla. Tourists can choose to hire an auto rickshaw or rent a cab to reach Annadale.Best Time To Visit : Annadale is best explored between October and February which is winter time in Shimla. The weather stays cold throughout the day, and the region also receives snowfall making it a memorable vacation.

One a race-course stadium for the Britishers, the flat terrained Annandale is located approximately 3 kilometers away from the Shimla Ridge is one of the major places to see in Shimla. As one of the best places to visit in Shimla, it is now used to play cricket & organize Golf and Polo matches. Annandale is a beautiful and serene scenic spot of Shimla city to have picnics and get together.

Absolutely awesome place to have a funday out ..army ground with golf

Beautiful golf course under the management and control of Army Authorities.

Owsom view

Beautiful place. Peace nd positive vibes all around..

A very Great place to visit for getting piece.

VERY NICE GROUND...

General Description :It is a widely known fact that the British rulers considered the Shimla city as their summer capital and Ground. Being the mountain landscape, the space for residences and other places was limited near the center of the city. Due to this fact, they created their Ground and the racecourse, the essential necessities on the different spur of the land, which is known as Annandale Ground.The British officers and the other people used Annandale Ground to organize the Fancy-fairs, picnic-parties, dog shows, fetes and other events. Today, Indian army uses the ground as the heliport. It is also used as the venue for the parades and the military exercises.

Beautiful place