Himalayan Historical Guided Day Tour in Shimla
Shimla, India
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 5 hours
Shimla is the most fabulous hill station of India, well-known for its unique beauty and serenity. The landscape at a height of approximately 2200 meters (7200 ft) has a number of attractions, that will tell you a lot about the region. During the walk you will explore a number of old buildings, such as
Gaiety Theater, General Post Office, Bantony, Betink’s Castle, Imperial
Bank, Railway Board Building, Gorton Castle, Knockdrin, Kennedy Cottage,
Sanatorium, Cecil Hotel, and the Indian Institute of Advanced Study.
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Shimla is the most fabulous hill station of India, well-known for its unique beauty and serenity. The landscape at a height of approximately 2200 meters (7200 ft) has a number of attractions, that will tell you a lot about the region. During the walk you will explore a number of old buildings, such as
Gaiety Theater, General Post Office, Bantony, Betink’s Castle, Imperial
Bank, Railway Board Building, Gorton Castle, Knockdrin, Kennedy Cottage,
Sanatorium, Cecil Hotel, and the Indian Institute of Advanced Study.Meet the tour guide at 9am at Christ Church (near Mall Rd, Lakkar Bazaar) and start your walk through the town. Shimla acts as a hub for India's tourism sector. It is also home to a
number of colleges and research institutions as well as multiple temples
and palaces. The city's buildings are styled in the Tudorbethan and
neo-Gothic architectures dating from the colonial era.
Shimla has a number of places to visit. Local hangouts like The Mall and The Ridge are in the heart of the city. Most of the heritage buildings in the city are preserved in their original 'Tudorbethan' architecture. The former Viceregal Lodge, which now houses the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, and Wildflower Hall, now a luxury hotel, are some of the famous ones. A collection of paintings, jewellery and textiles of the region can be found at the State Museum.
Lakkar Bazaar, a market extending off The Ridge, is famous for souvenirs and crafts made of wood. The Shimla arts and crafts are highly in demand by the tourists. They range from excellent pieces of jewelry, embroidered shawls and garments to leather made articles and sculptures.Make stops during your walk to have a break and try delicious food. The day tour ends at Indian Institute of Advanced Study, after which your guide will bring you back to your hotel.
Shimla has a number of places to visit. Local hangouts like The Mall and The Ridge are in the heart of the city. Most of the heritage buildings in the city are preserved in their original 'Tudorbethan' architecture. The former Viceregal Lodge, which now houses the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, and Wildflower Hall, now a luxury hotel, are some of the famous ones. A collection of paintings, jewellery and textiles of the region can be found at the State Museum.
Lakkar Bazaar, a market extending off The Ridge, is famous for souvenirs and crafts made of wood. The Shimla arts and crafts are highly in demand by the tourists. They range from excellent pieces of jewelry, embroidered shawls and garments to leather made articles and sculptures.Make stops during your walk to have a break and try delicious food. The day tour ends at Indian Institute of Advanced Study, after which your guide will bring you back to your hotel.
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