Shimla and Around Tour

Shimla and Around Tour

Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh is a beautiful hill station that entices travelers from far and wide. It’s a trove of natural riches and with the customized Shimla Tour you get the chance of enjoying all these treasures without any hassle. So basically, from the Toy Train Ride, to a visit to the Mall Road, our Shimla Hill Station Package covers everything. Along with the beauty of Shimla, we let you explore some very popular nearby attractions like Kufri, Chali, Kasauli. Feather in the hat is that you get all this and much more at pocket-friendly prices.

The mighty hill station is seen as one of the best places to visit and enjoy holidays with family and friends. Located in the state of Himachal Pradesh at an elevation of 2,205 m above sea level, this gorgeous city has a number of attractions to lure the attention of the travelers all around the world. Surrounded by lofty mountains of the Himalaya, this city has created a special place in the heart of a number of people with its dense pine forests and beautiful apple orchards. Shimla derives its name from the Goddess Kali, she descended here in the form named 'Shyamali Devi'. The magnificent city was the summer capital of the British rule.

Day 1 :-Delhi –Shimla
Pick from Delhi Railway station/Airport. After meet & greet services proceed to Shimla, perched at 7000 feet above sea level, The heady combinations of Chill mountain air, orchards and colonial charms still make Shimla a dream get away. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free to explore various scenic sights or visit Mall Road. Night stay in Shimla.

Day 2 :- Shimla - Kufri – Shimla
Morning proceed for sightseeing tour of Shimla sight seen or stop for a while at the beautiful stained – glass - windows of Christ Church, which was built in the 1850‘s. More time in Kufri.Afternoon excursion to Kufri a 30 Minutes drive from Shimla, an exotica of nature as a place surrounded by dense forest and snow caped mountains amidst virgin peaks and natures flora and fauna. Also visit Fagu, . Rest of the day is free to explore various scenic sights or visit mall road and shopping. Night stay in Shimla.

Day 3:- Shimla-Chail-Naldehra-Shimla
After full day seightseeing of Chail and Naldehra back to hotel and over night stay at hotel.

Day 4 :-Shimla to Kasauli (80 kms)
After breakfast checkout and drive to Kasauli reach and checkin and later visit enjoy the natural beauty of Kasauli. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 5 :-Kasauli - Parwanoo - Kasauli
After breakfast visit for Kasauliand Timber Trail, Gukha Fort and Fruit Orchard and some beautiful temple and garden. Later come back to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 6 :-Kasauli -Delhi (305 kms)
After breakfast checkout and drive to Delhi to your next destination.

Payments policy

• 25% Amount at the time of booking. 100% Amount 15 days or earlier, before travel date. Payment by cheque or online payment facility available. Your booking confirmation number will be provided to you.

Tour Cancilation policy

• Strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
• Minimum Cancilation charges before 10days of Travel Date is 10% of package cost

• Package cost will change if opted for guide service, choice of transport vehicle, hotel type change
• Accommodation charges as mentioned in the package are with 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
• Extra persons in same room charges extra
• Altough we ensure you the best experience but unfortunate delays in travel and inefficient service of hotel is the responsibility of the respective parties.

By Air:

The nearest local airport is Shimla Airport at Jubbarhatti (Airport Code: SLV), situated 22 km west of the town center (around 45 minutes drive). Scheduled regional flights connect Jubbarhatti to New Delhi (IGI) and Chandigarh. For major domestic and international connectivity, Chandigarh International Airport (Airport Code: IXC) is located 120 km away (approximately 3.5 hours drive via the multi-lane Himalayan Expressway NH-5).

By Train:

Kalka Railway Station (Station Code: KLK) is the broad-gauge terminal railhead serving Shimla, located 88 km away (approximately 2.5 to 3 hours drive). Prominent trains connecting Kalka include:

• New Delhi – Kalka Shatabdi Express (Train 12011/12005): Superfast morning and evening express from New Delhi (NDLS) arriving at Kalka in 4 hours.
• Himalayan Queen & Netaji Express: Daily direct express trains connecting Delhi, Old Delhi (DLI), and Howrah to Kalka.
• UNESCO Kalka-Shimla Toy Train: From Kalka, passengers can connect directly to the narrow-gauge heritage toy trains (Shivalik Deluxe Express, Himalayan Queen, Rail Motor Car) reaching Shimla in 5 hours through the mountains.

By Road:

Shimla enjoys all-weather four-lane national highway connectivity via the Himalayan Expressway (NH-5):

• From Delhi NCR (~345 km / 7 to 7.5 hours): Drive via NH-44 through Sonipat, Panipat, Karnal, Ambala, Zirakpur, and the Himalayan Expressway (NH-5) via Pinjore, Kalka bypass, Solan, and Shimla.
• From Chandigarh (~110 km / 3 to 3.5 hours): A scenic four-lane uphill drive along NH-5.
• State & Private Luxury Buses: Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) and private operators run round-the-clock Volvo AC and deluxe buses from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, New Delhi, and Sector 43 ISBT, Chandigarh, directly to Shimla ISBT Tutikandi.

Shimla offers an extraordinary collection of British colonial monuments, panoramic ridge plazas, high-altitude temples, UNESCO heritage railways, and snow-capped alpine resorts:

1. The Ridge & Historic Christ Church (1857 Neo-Gothic Landmark)

The cultural heartbeat of Shimla, The Ridge is a wide open paved esplanade running along the town's central crest. It connects directly to Mall Road and Scandal Point, offering uninterrupted panoramic views of snow-dusted Himalayan peaks. Dominating The Ridge is the famous yellow-painted Christ Church (consecrated in 1857), North India's second-oldest church, featuring five magnificent stained glass windows representing faith, hope, charity, fortitude, and patience.

The Ridge — The Famous Promenade and Neo-Gothic Christ Church in the Heart of Shimla

2. Viceregal Lodge & Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS)

Perched atop Observatory Hill (2 km west of town), the Viceregal Lodge (also known as Rashtrapati Niwas) is a breathtaking Scottish baronial castle completed in 1888 for Viceroy Lord Dufferin. Built of English grey sandstone and teakwood, it served as the seat of the British Government in India every summer. Inside its grand teak-panelled halls, pivotal political negotiations (including the 1945 Shimla Conference and the Partition discussions) unfolded. Today, it houses the prestigious IIAS research institute surrounded by manicured botanical gardens.

Viceregal Lodge — Majestic 19th-Century British Castle and Historic Indian Institute of Advanced Study

3. Jakhoo Hill & Ancient Hanuman Temple (108-Foot Statue at 2,455 m)

Rising to 2,455 meters (8,050 feet), Jakhoo Hill is the highest geographic point in Shimla. An ancient shrine dedicated to Lord Hanuman sits amid dense deodar forests where, according to the Ramayana, Hanuman paused to rest while searching for the Sanjeevani herb. The hilltop is marked by a monumental 108-foot-tall red-orange statue of Lord Hanuman, visible from almost everywhere in Shimla. Visitors can reach the summit via a scenic 2 km forest walk or the modern Jakhoo Ropeway aerial cable car from The Ridge.

Jakhoo Hill — Colossal 108-Foot Hanuman Statue at Shimla's Highest Mountain Peak

4. UNESCO World Heritage Kalka–Shimla Toy Train Experience

Inaugurated in 1903 by Viceroy Lord Curzon, the Kalka-Shimla Railway is an internationally acclaimed engineering marvel recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Operating on a narrow 2-foot-6-inch gauge, the charming red-and-cream toy train chugs along a 96 km mountain alignment, passing through 102 stone tunnels (including the famous 1.1 km Barog Tunnel), 864 arched viaduct bridges, and fragrant pine hills at a leisurely 25 km/h.

UNESCO World Heritage Kalka-Shimla Toy Train at Heritage Railway Station, Shimla

5. Kufri Snow Slopes & Himalayan Adventure Park (16 km)

Situated at a high elevation of 2,720 meters (16 km east of Shimla along NH-5), Kufri is an internationally renowned winter sports hotspot. During winter (December to February), the slopes around Mahasu Peak and Fagu turn into powdery ski fields for skiing, tobogganing, and horse riding. The Himalayan Nature Park at Kufri houses rare high-altitude wildlife including the Himalayan monal, snow leopards, and musk deer.

Kufri Snow Hills — Popular Winter Snow Resort and Alpine Adventure Haven Near Shimla

6. Mall Road & Historic Scandal Point Promenade

The bustling central avenue of Shimla, Mall Road is a pedestrian-only paradise lined with colonial buildings, heritage cafes, bookstores, and state emporiums. At the western intersection with The Ridge lies Scandal Point, named after a romantic legend involving the Maharaja of Patiala, offering romantic evening valley vistas and social meeting points.

7. Tara Devi Ancient Hilltop Temple (Shivalik & Doon Vista)

Perched atop Tara Parvat at an altitude of 1,851 meters (11 km from town center), Tara Devi Temple is a 250-year-old wooden-carved shrine dedicated to the goddess of stars (Goddess Durga). Encircled by dense oak and pine woods, it commands a peaceful 360-degree panoramic view of the Shimla hills and the distant Doon valley.

8. Annandale Meadow & Army Heritage War Museum

Located in a deep deodar-filled valley 3 km below the Ridge, Annandale is a historic green plateau that hosted polo matches, cricket, and gymkhanas during the British era. Today, it serves as a military precinct housing the Army Heritage Museum displaying historic weapons, uniforms, and war memorabilia.

9. Mashobra, Craignano & Naldehra 18-Hole Golf Links (22 km)

A short drive northeast of Shimla leads to the apple-scented pine hamlets of Mashobra and Craignano Nature Park. Continuing forward brings you to Naldehra (2,044 m), home to India's oldest 9/18-hole golf course laid out by Lord Curzon over a rolling natural ridge shaded by giant cedar trees.