Guided Heritage Walk Tour in Shimla

4.8
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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Shimla is the most fabulous hill station of India, well-known for its unique beauty and serenity. The landscape at a height of approximately 7200 feet (2200 meters) 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,Cecil Hotel, and the Indian Institute of Advanced Study.

What's Included

Walking Tour
Bottled water
Local English Speaking Guide
One way walk tour from Christ church to Indian Institute of Advance study
Hotel pickup and drop-off is not included
Gratuities
No Transport cost is included from Indian Institute of Advance study to Hotel or Christ church.You have to arrange by own
Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex + The Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) for Foreign Tourist
Meal

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point

Indian institute of Advanced study Shimla

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Our guide will meet you at maine entry gate of church.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Mall road is the main Street in shimla.constructed during British colonial.Your heritage walk will start from here.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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. The heritage walk starts from the Christ Church,which is located at the western shoulder of Jakhu Hill and east towards the Viceregal Lodge. 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.  During the walk your guide will take you through a number of old buildings such as Gaiety theatre, General Post Office, Imperial Bank, Railway Board Building, Gorton Castle, Knockdrin, Kennedy Cottage, Cecil Hotel,and Viceregal Lodge and you will find every building has a different style of architecture with many stories of the past. Your guide will narrate various facts and history about the old buildings as you enjoy the nature walk. The last point of your heritage walk is the Indian Institute of Advanced Study. After learning about Shimla history your tour ends and you can take local transportation by own expense

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Here your trip will comes end.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
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Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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