Shimla Trip Overview
This private sightseeing day tour of Shimla takes you to beautiful places within and outside Shimla. From Viceregal Lodge to picturesque Kufri and jhakhoo hills,where one can get amazing views of snow covered Himalayas.Enjoy Himachali’s traditional cuisine called Dham as per selected option.
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Duration: 5 to 6 hours
Starts: Shimla, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
This private sightseeing day tour of Shimla takes you to beautiful places within and outside Shimla. From Viceregal Lodge to picturesque Kufri and jhakhoo hills,where one can get amazing views of snow covered Himalayas.Enjoy Himachali’s traditional cuisine called Dham as per selected option.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Kufri, Himachal Pradesh, India
Kufri derives its name from ‘Kufr’ which means lake. The region around Shimla including Kufri was once a part of the Kingdom of Nepal. This region remained obscure from the rest of the world until the British ‘discovered’ it in 1819. The British made Shimla their summer capital in 1864 and it remained so until 1939. As Shimla gained importance, Kufri also began to be recognized as an important place to visit near Shimla.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Himalayan Nature Park, Kandaghat-Chail-Kufri Road, Kufri, Himachal Pradesh 171012, India
Himalayan Nature Park is located amidst 90 hectares of temperate vegetation that forms natural habitat for many a wild animals of the Western Himalaya. this park is one of the most exciting places to visit in Kufri. Tucked between the mighty Himalayas, it extends breathtaking views. From Kashmir Stag, Barking Deer, Blue Sheep to Red Jungle Fowl and Blue Sheep each one of them can be spotted here.
Not only this here you can also spot different variants of flora and fauna dwelling in the natural enclosures. It’s truly a paradise for wildlife lovers!
Not only this here you can also spot different variants of flora and fauna dwelling in the natural enclosures. It’s truly a paradise for wildlife lovers!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jakhoo Hill, 2 Km From the Ridge, Shimla India
Jakhu Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Hindu deity Hanuman. It is situated on Jakhu Hill and is one of the prime places to visit in Shimla.According to mythology, a deadly arrow injured Lord Rama’s brother Lakshmana when he was fighting the battle with the demon king Ravana. In order to save his life, when lord Hanuman was moving towards Himalayas to get Sanjeevani herb. Upon reaching the Himalayas, Hanuman couldn’t make out as to which herb was the Sanjeevani. So he dug up the entire mountain and flew back to where Lakshmana was lying injured.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Indian Institute of Advanced Study, H P University Road, Shimla 171005 India
Vice Regal Lodge also known as Rashtrapati Niwas is located on the Observatory Hills of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. The lodge is one the best places to visit in Shimla city. It was formerly the residence of the British Viceroy of India Lord Dufferin.
The Vice Regal Lodge was designed by British architect Henry Irwin and built in the Jacobethan style during the regime of Lord Dufferin.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mall Road, Mall Rd, The Mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Mall Road which is the famous shopping center of Shimla.
Several major places of Shimla like Lakkar Bazaar, Mall, Scandal Point, Jakhu Hill, etc. are connected through the Ridge. The movement of vehicles is strictly prohibited here. The Ridge in Shimla always remains crowded with hundreds of people. Tourists from all over the country visit this awesome place for the view of the sunset.
Duration: 1 hour
