Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Shimla, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists. Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Shimla, these guides will help you make the most of your time there.
We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Shimla at its best. India specialists share their experiences of riding on mountain railways from the Himalayan hill stations of Darjeeling and Shimla to the tropics of Ooty. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences. Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip.
These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Shimla, and which use the best local guides. To appreciate the best views provided by the lofty train ride on the historic metre gauge line, you will catch the train from Shimla to Kandaghat station where you will be met by your driver.
India menu. India specialist Bryn Things to see and do in Shimla Arrive by toy train Each summer, the British government of India journeyed from a sweltering Calcutta to cooler climes in Shimla. Enjoy afternoon tea at Wildflower Hall When Lord Kitchener, commander of the British Army, arrived in Shimla he noticed that many of his contemporaries had built elaborate summerhouses.
Speak to someone who's been there Start planning your tailor-made trip to Shimla by contacting one of our India specialists. Suggested itineraries featuring Shimla Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Shimla, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. View this tour. Western Himalaya explored India. Map view Places near Shimla. Map of Shimla. Places near Shimla. Viceregal Lodge, Shimla. It has got a scenic location, it is surrounded by green hills with snow capped peaks.
The spectacular cool hills accompanied by the structures made during the colonial era creates an aura which is very different from other hill. Bulging at its seams with unprecedented expansion, Shimla retains its colonial heritage, with grand old uildings, charming iron lamp posts and Anglo-Saxon names. Shimla is ideally located, and though there is an air service to the town, it is best reached by road that takes in the charms of the HIMALAYAN countryside at its best.
Shimla is connected by road to all the major towns. Some roads are restricted and some are approached by walking only. The town is famous for pleasant walking experiences on hillsides surrounded by pine and oak forests. This capital city of Himachal Pradesh is famous for The Mall, ridge, and toy train. With colonial style buildings, the town has relics of ancient past that lend it a distinct look.
Along a ridge of 12 km, its steep hillsides converge into all directions. The connecting road of the town, The Mall, bustles with locals and vacationers during morning and evening hours. South Shimla has a market cascading steeply down to the cart road. From mid-July to mid-September, it is covered with a snow blanket making it a muse for all nature lovers.
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