Tours Overview
Shimla is a beautiful Hill station in the lap of Himachal Pradesh and is also its capital. It is located at an altitude of 2213 m. Shimla derives its name from goddess 'Shayamla Devi' , another form of Goddess Kali. Shimla has been blessed with natural beauty and is surrounded by green pastures and snow-capped peaks.
March to June: This is a popular tourist season in Shimla as the weather is quite pleasant and perfect for outdoor activities. The temperature is comfortable and usually varies between 15째C and 30째C. If you are into adventure sports then this is the ideal time to try paragliding, trekking, camping and rafting.
Included
- Airfare
- Local Transportation
- Accommodation
- Tour Guide
Not Included
- Entrance Fees
- Guide Gratuity
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 1 Gaiety Theatre
The Gaiety Theatre is a beautiful Victorian style theatre established in the year 1877 and has now been restored and used by the local drama societies and for concerts and exhibitions. Many Viceroys such as Rudyard Kipling and Shashi Kapoor have performed here.
Day 2 Gorton Castle
The Gorton castle is a notable landmark in Shimla built in the year 1904. The architecture reflects Neo-gothic styles and the building served as the Government Secretariat during British rule and is currently the State’s accountant General’s office.
Day 3 Viceregal Lodge
If you are a die-hard Harry Potter fan, then the Viceregal Lodge is a must visit spot in Shimla as its architecture is very similar to that of the Hogwarts Castle. This lodge
is of historical importance in India as two conferences between the Indian and British leaders were held here which led us to Independent India.
You can go on a house tour
and visit the three rooms with some photo exhibits. If you are not up for a serious historical tour, then you can always choose to take a stroll on the perfectly manicured lawns
outside the lodge. You can even visit the Himalayan Bird park which is right opposite the lodge.
Day 4 Jakhu Temple
The Jakhu Temple is dedicated to Lord hanuman and is one of Shimla’s most famous temples located on a hill top. To worship this temple, you must hike approximately 1.2
kilometres from the Ridge. This temple is easily accessible from all parts of the town all thanks to a huge 33-metres high pink coloured statue of Lord Hanuman which stands
humongous on the hill.
There are some really cool murals inside the temple which showcases Lord hanuman and Lord Ram’s accomplishments from the Ramayana.
Day 5 The Ridge
The Ridge road is an open space in Shimla where all the cultural activities take place. The Ridge connects to most of the major spots around the town such as the Mall, Snowdon, Jakhoo hills and many others. You can spot three statues of famous personalities on the Ridge namely Indira Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi, and that of Dr.Y.S. Parmar who was the first Chief Minister of the State.
Day 6 Bantony Castle
Bantony is a heritage red bricked mansion established in the year 1880 and was once upon a time Maharaja of Sirmaur’s home. Due to many legal battles over its inheritance, the Bantony remained unoccupied and wrecked. But recently the government of Himachal Pradesh has decided to convert the run-down building into a museum which will be open to the public.
Day 7 Himachal State Museum
The Himachal State Museum is an interesting and quaint little museum exhibiting colourful and traditional jewellery and costumes, wood carvings and delicate stone works along with Rajasthani, Punjabi and Himachali miniatures and some interesting photos of the temples in Himachal Pradesh.
Day 8 Christ Church
The English Christ church was established in the year 1846 at the eastern end of the Ridge. This is one of the oldest enduring church in the northern region of India and also one of Shimla’s prominent landmarks. This church has inspiration from the memorials of Raj era along with the typical Victorian style stained glasses.
