Kanog

Kanog is a locality in Shimla Urban, Himachal Pradesh and has an elevation of 1,980 metres. Kanog is situated nearby to the locality Balāhi, as well as near Bakhrāl.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Jakhu Temple and Shimla railway station.

Jakhu Temple

Hindu temple

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Jakhu Temple is an ancient Hindu temple in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman. It is situated at Jakhu Hill, Shimla's highest peak, 2.5 km east of the Ridge at a height of 2,455 m above sea level.

Shimla railway station

Railway station

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Shimla railway station is a railway station in Shimla in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The station is the terminus of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kalka–Shimla Railway. Shimla railway station is situated 3 km west of Kanog.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Shimla and Mashobra.

Shimla

Photo: Uspn, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Shimla, previously spelt Simla, is the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh in India. It is a very popular holiday retreat during the summer months and is well known for its Victorian architecture, which is reflected in certain areas of the Mall and the Ridge.

Mashobra

Town

Mashobra is a town in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. It is connected to the state capital Shimla through the historic Hindustan–Tibet Road built in 1850 by Lord Dalhousie. Mashobra is situated 5 km northeast of Kanog.

Summer Hill

Suburb

Summer Hill is a part of Shimla, the state capital of Himachal Pradesh at a height of 2,123 meters. It is on a hill, 5 km west to the Shimla Ridge, and is part of the seven-hill cluster. Summer Hill is situated 5 km west of Kanog.

Kanog

Type: Locality
Location: Shimla Urban, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, South Asia, Asia
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Latitude

31.09389° or 31° 5′ 38″ north

Longitude

77.19215° or 77° 11′ 32″ east

Elevation

1,980 metres (6,496 feet)

Open location code

8J3V35VR+HV

GeoNames ID

10735817

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