Luxury & Private Shimla Tours 2024/2025

Shimla ,formerly known as Simla, is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India. A popular tourist destination, Shimla is often referred to as the "Queen of Hills," a term coined by the British. Located in the north-west Himalayas at an average altitude of 2,205 metres (7,234 ft), the city of Shimla, draped in forests of pine, rhododendron, and oak, experiences pleasant summers and cold, snowy winters.

The city is famous for its buildings styled in tudorbethan and neo-gothic architecture dating from the colonial era. Shimla is connected to the city of Kalka by one of the longest narrow gauge railway routes still operating in India, the Kalka-Shimla Railway. Shimla is approximately 100 km (62 mi) from Chandigarh, the nearest major city, and 365 km (227 mi) from New Delhi, the national capital.

Things to do in Shimla

Nature has blessed this beautiful hill station called Shimla with countless gifts. Explore its natural beauty on foot that is the best way. Nice walking trails lined with tall pines and majestic deodar offers you the mesmerizing view of the brilliant Himalayas. It is one of the perfect summer retreats with pure mountain air, cerulean skies and snow covered peaks. The feeling of wonder and exuberance evoked by the spectacular landscape could last a lifetime.

Vice Regal Lodge

Vice Regal Lodge happens to be the place where the partition of India into two parts India and Pakistan was planned on the world map. The British architecture here is amazing. The building is now used by Indian scholars and is called Institute for Advanced Studies.

Gaitey Theatre

Opened on the 30th of May in 1887, this historic cultural centre was designed by Henry Irwin. The building's exquisite Gothic style of architecture is a true manifestation of Victorian artistry. Initially, it was a five-story building with a theatre, ballroom, armoury, police office, bar and galleries.

Toy Train Ride

Taking a trip on the historic UNESCO World Heritage Kalka-Shimla toy train is like traveling back in time. The railway, built by the British in 1903 to provide access to their summer capital of Shimla, provides one of the most scenic toy train journeys in India.

Christ Church & Mall Road

The church is visible from miles away. Its brass plaques and stained-glass windows are an attraction that exhibit faith, hope, charity, fortitude, patience and humility. The fresco surrounding chapel window was designed by Rudyard Kipling's father, Lockwood Kipling.

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