India · Heritage Walks

9-Hour Heritage Walk in Shimla with British-Era Architecture

9 Hours Round trip from 454C+5M5 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Stroll through Scandal Point
  • 02 Admire the beauty of Gorton Castle, built by the then-famous British architect
  • 03 Offer your prayers at Christ Church
  • 04 Get amazed by the beautiful architecture at the Clarkes
  • 05 Learn about Churail Bowli

Join this short tour to explore the beautiful sites of Shimla, famous as the "Queen of Hills." Admire the beautiful British-era architecture at Gorton Castle, the Clarkes, and St. Michael's Cathedral, and walk through lanes lined with rhododendrons, cedar, and oak trees. Offer your prayers at Christ Church and learn the interesting story of Churail Bowli.

Admire the beauty of Gorton Castle, built by the then-famous British architect, and learn about Kennedy House.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Shimla
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Explore Shimla's Heritage Landmarks and Green Streets

  • Meet the tour guide and start your day tour.
  • Pass through the famous Scandal Point, which derives its name from a funny story, and see the Kalibari Temple.
  • Witness the beautiful oak woods, cedar trees, Woodville, and Barnes Court as you walk through the green streets.
  • See the Grand Hotel, pass by the State Bank of India building, Vidhan Sabha, and St. Michael's Cathedral.
  • Admire the beauty of Gorton Castle, built by the then-famous British architect, and learn about Kennedy House.
  • Continue through the rhododendron forest, Summer Hill, Gaiety Theater, and Christ Church.
  • Get amazed by the beautiful British-era architecture at the Clarkes. See Chalet Day School, U S Club, and learn about Churail Bowli.

Tour ends.

Scandal Point, Gorton Castle, Christ Church, rhododendron forest

Where this trip takes you

Scandal Point, Gorton Castle, Christ Church, rhododendron forest

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 454C+5M5 1 city · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking tour guide

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Tour start
454C+5M5, Kali Bari Rd, P&T Colony, The Mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171001, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in 454C+5M5.

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