4-Hour Shimla Heritage Walking Tour with Colonial Landmarks

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Shimla's heritage on a guided walking tour
• 02 Visit Christ Church, The Mall, and The Ridge in the heart of the city
• 03 See historic buildings such as Gaiety Theatre, the General Post Office, and Gorton Castle
• 04 Discover the Indian Institute of Advanced Study at the former Viceregal Lodge

Discover the history and heritage of Shimla on this 4-hour walking tour through the city in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains. Meet your guide at Christ Church and explore local landmarks including The Mall, The Ridge, Betink's Castle, the Imperial Bank, and the Railway Board Building. Along the way, admire Shimla's old colonial-era buildings and hear stories from the past. The tour ends at the Indian Institute of Advanced Study.

Start the heritage walk from Christ Church, located on the western shoulder of Jakhu Hill, and continue east toward the Viceregal Lodge.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Shimla

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Shimla Heritage Walk Through Colonial Landmarks

• Start the heritage walk from Christ Church, located on the western shoulder of Jakhu Hill, and continue east toward the Viceregal Lodge.
• Visit local hangouts such as The Mall and The Ridge, situated in the heart of the city.
• Head to the former Viceregal Lodge, which now houses the Indian Institute of Advanced Study.
• Stop by Wildflower Hall, which is now a luxury hotel.
• See 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. Every building has a different style of architecture and many stories from the past. Your guide will narrate various facts and history about these old buildings during the nature walk.
• Go to the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, which will be the last point on the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional guide
• Water bottle
• Meeting point (Christ Church Entry Gate at Mall Road, Shimla)

What's Not Included

• Meals
• Monument fees
• Pick up and drop off from the hotel
• Any personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Christ Church, Shimla, Ridge To US Club, The Mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

Tour start

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.