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Free cancellation available
Price is £15 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Visit Rashtrapati Niwas, a colonial mansion known as Vice-regal Lodge
    • Visit Gorton Castle, a 19th-century neo-Gothic landmark
    • Visit Kalibari Temple on Jakhoo Hill
    • See the Shimla-Kalka Railway Track, a key witness to British craftsmanship
    • Visit the heritage building of Shimla Vidhan Sabha and one old library

Activity location

    • Shimla
    • Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Rashtrapati Nivas Chaura Maidan Road, Near, Observatory Hill, Boileauganj, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171005, India
    • Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

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Discover the Colonial Trails of Shimla - Guided Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
£10.02 x 2 Adults£20.04
Total
Price is £20.04

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    1. Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi
  • Inclusions
    2. Great local tips and recommendations to save money and to explore the best of the city
  • Inclusions
    3. Access to hidden lanes and places
  • Inclusions
    4. Great conversations and interesting stories
  • Exclusions
    1. Hotel Pickup and Drop
  • Exclusions
    2. Water Bottle

Know before you book

    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Experience majestic snow-capped mountains, lush green plains, soothing and serene climate, mystical atmosphere, and spiritual journey of the city during the walking tour with our storyteller. Ready your cameras to capture the hues of the summer capital of British India; its nature trails, ancient buildings, markets, houses and friendly local people who make it all so colourful and vibrant. Walk through beautiful old capital and enjoy the serenity of nature. We follow a unique style of ‘infotainment’ to ensure that you enjoy the tour and don't get bored, irrespective of whether you love history or not.

    1. Our tour starts at Rashtrapati Niwas, a majestic colonial mansion also known as the Vice-regal Lodge. Located on the Observatory Hills of Shimla, it was formerly the residence of the British Viceroy of India.
    2. Walk through Himalayan Bird Park to capture the pictures of modest, yet colourful and vibrant collection of the Himachal state birds.
    3. Visit the Himachal State Museum having unique collectibles like ancient coins, paintings and other handicraft items, the aesthetics of which are influenced by the Pahari form of art.
    4. Pass through the many colonial buildings and an important landmark of Shimla. Visit the heritage building of Shimla Vidhan Sabha and one old library.
    5. Visit the Gorton Castle constructed in the 19th century, this landmark castle boasts neo-Gothic architecture.
    6. Pass along the Shimla-Kalka Railway Track, one of the most important witnesses to British craftsmanship. St. Michael’s Cathedral is famous for its architectural splendour and French Gothic style.
    7. Our tour ends at Kalibari Temple on Jakhoo Hill. Built in 1845 and dedicated to Goddess Kali, this ancient place of worship is considered immensely important by devotees.

Location

Activity location

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    • Shimla
    • Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Rashtrapati Nivas Chaura Maidan Road, Near, Observatory Hill, Boileauganj, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171005, India
    • Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India