* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
At a height of 7,200 feet, Shimla was once the summer capital of the British in India. Besides being known for its scenic beauty, the town is also home to several heritage buildings that are best explored on foot. In this Heritage Walk discover the charm of a bygone era as you walk past some of the well preserved structures of this town.
Highlights
• Christ Church
• Gaiety Theater
• Bantony
• Gorton Castle
• Viceregal Lodge
02 bottles of mineral water per person
Local English speaking guide
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.
Traveler pickup
Shimla Airport, Shimla, India
Christ Church, Shimla, India You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to Christ Church, the starting point of the walk.
Christ Church is the second church to have been built in North India. Built in the neo-gothic style of architecture, the imposing white structure is a prominent landmark of Shimla. It has some exquisite stained glass windows.
30 minutes
Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex, Shimla, India As you walk down the Mall, you will go past the gothic style building of Gaiety Theater. It is a heritage building that now has an exhibition hall and an art gallery besides the old theater hall. Walk past the colonial style building of the General Post Office. The timber framed building is one of the 6 heritage post offices in India. Equally remarkable is the wooden facade of a building called ‘Bantony’ that houses the police station. Discover the former Imperial Bank, the cast iron and steel structure of the Railway Board building and the red-stone chalet like facade of Gorton Castle. You will also see a couple of old houses like Kennedy House and Knockdrin. 120 minutes
Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, India The walk will end at the imposing Viceregal Lodge that was the home of the British Viceroys in India.The Lodge now houses the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies.
At the end of the walk enjoy lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant. After lunch you will be driven back to your hotel. 60 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Subject to favorable weather conditions.
Not recommended for pregnant women and people with back problems.
Consider wearing comfortable clothes and walking shoes.
Gaiety theater and Viceregal Lodge are closed on Mondays. General Post Office is closed on Sundays.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This tour in
Shimla
is organized by
SITA World Tours
Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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