Shimla Heritage Walk by Summit Safari
Shimla Heritage Walk by Summit Safari
Low carbon footprint
Support local business
On-the-ground prices
Description
Private trip
Less than 1 day
From the hotel, the tour will head to Christ Church and at a leisurely pace, we will proceed towards the western end of Shimla. Passing through many historical and heritage buildings, each possessing a different style of architecture and holding many stories of the past, we will stop for a break along the way. The walk ends at the building of former Viceregal Lodge now used as the Indian Institute of Advanced Study which is the highlight of the tour. From there, we will head back to the hotel.
Meet your guide
Summit Safari
Our Pick!
Fluent English
19 years experience
The owner of Summit Safari, Vishal, is a dedicated guide who loves his craft and has been doing it for some twenty-odd years. Vishal conducts off-beaten path village trips which are truly unique.
Prices
Prices start from USD$12.96
per person
Prices may differ based on no. of travellers.
Please select no. of travellers in the booking form to see the final adventure price.
Itinerary
Please note that this is a sample itinerary and may be subject to change
depending on weather conditions.
Day 1: Christ Church - Viceregal Lodge
The most imposing and attractive structures which include castles, temple, herit age hotels, banks and government offices are the highlights of this walk. They are some of the best examples of British Architecture of the era and reveal history and various interesting stories of the glorious past. They will compel you to glance at them from every angle. A brief description of some of them is given here.
- 09:30 AM: Pick up at guest's hotel
- 10:00 AM: Walk to Christ Church
- 10:30 AM: Visit historical and heritage buildings (including gaiety theatre, General Post Office, Bantony, Betink’s Castle, Imperial Bank, Railway Board Building, Gorton Castle, Knockdrin, Kennedy Cottage, Sanatorium, Cecil Hotel, Inverarm)
- 01:30 PM: Arrive at Viceregal Lodge
- 2:00 PM: Finish at guest's hotel
What's included
- Guide
- Light refreshments (juice, chocolate, chips) / tea and snacks
Transport Information
No transport included
Meet-up Time
09:30AM
Meet-up Point
Guest's hotel
Transport Notes
Guides will meet them at their hotels if they are along mall road
What to bring
Comfortable clothes
Comfortable shoes
Water
Important info
Booking Policy
Bookings should be made at least 1 day before the desired start date.
If you require an earlier booking, please contact us and we would be happy to help!
Strict Cancellation Policy
You can be fully refunded for cancellations within 24 hours of booking.
Other cancellations will not be refunded, unless your spot is booked and completed by another traveller.
