




Discover the Colonial Trails of Shimla - Guided Walking Tour
By Yo Tours
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Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
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 Viceregal 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
- 2h
Activity duration is 2 hours 2h - English
Price details
$13.26 x 2 Adults$26.52
Total
includes taxes & fees
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
What's included, what's not
Inclusions 1. Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & HindiInclusions 2. Great local tips and recommendations to save money and to explore the best of the cityInclusions 3. Access to hidden lanes and placesInclusions 4. Great conversations and interesting storiesExclusions 1. Hotel Pickup and DropExclusions 2. Water Bottle
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 colorful 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.
- Our tour starts at Rashtrapati Niwas, a majestic colonial mansion also known as the Viceregal Lodge. Located on the Observatory Hills of Shimla, it was formerly the residence of the British Viceroy of India.
- Walk through Himalayan Bird Park to capture the pictures of modest, yet colorful and vibrant collection of the Himachal state birds.
- 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.
- Pass through the many colonial buildings and an important landmark of Shimla. Visit the heritage building of Shimla Vidhan Sabha and one old library.
- Visit the Gorton Castle constructed in the 19th century, this landmark castle boasts neo-Gothic architecture.
- 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 splendor and French Gothic style.
- 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
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Shimla
- Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Rashtrapati Nivas Chaura Maidan Road, Near, Observatory Hill, Boileauganj, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171005, India
- Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India