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Shri Hanuman Mandir Jakhoo

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India GateAttraction in New Delhi, India

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Discover the Colonial Trails of Shimla- Guided Walking Tour

4.875 out of 5 stars
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4.875 out of 5 stars
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Activity provider:Yo Tours
Discover the Colonial Trails of Shimla- Guided Walking Tour
4.875 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.875 out of 5 stars
8 reviews

This walking tour is a journey of exploring Shimla in its true sense, a great induction of the city, its history, its vibrant culture & its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city.

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Duration 2 hours
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English, Hindi

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K
Kate – Switzerland

Our guide, Dev, made the tour very enjoyable with his knowledge and story telling. Very attentive and just the right level of information provided. Highly recommend the tour!

S
Suchet – India

Our guide, Mr Sunny Thakur was gem of a person. Very knowledgeable and has a delightful personality. We thoroughly enjoyed the walking tour. Very nicely conducted.

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Viceregal Lodge

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    Viceregal Lodge

    Guided tour, Walk (20 minutes)

    Extra fee
  • Himalayan Bird Park

    Sightseeing, Walk (20 minutes)

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    Himachal State Museum

    Visit, Guided tour (20 minutes)

    Extra fee
  • Vidhan Sabha Chowk

    Pass by (10 minutes)

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    Gorton Castle

    Visit (20 minutes)

  • Railway station shimla himachal pradesh

    Pass by (10 minutes)

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    Kali Bari Temple, Shimla

    Visit (20 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    Kali Bari Temple, Shimla

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Highlights

  • Visit Rashtrapati Niwas a majestic colonial mansion, also known Viceregal Lodge
  • Visit the Gorton Castle constructed in the 19th century neo-Gothic architecture
  • Kalibari Temple located on Jakhoo Hill
  • Shimla-Kalka Railway Track- one of most important witnesses of the British Craft
  • Visit heritage building of Shimla Vidhan Sabha and one old library

Full description

Experience majestic snow-capped mountains, lush green plains, soothing and serene climate, mystical atmosphere, and spiritual journey of the city during the walking tour with our storyteller. Ready your cameras to capture the hues of the summer capital of British India; it’s nature trails, ancient buildings, markets, houses and friendly local people who make it all so colorful and vibrant. Walk through beautiful old capital and enjoy the serenity of nature. We follow a unique style of ‘infotainment’ to ensure that you enjoy the tour and don't get bored, irrespective of whether you love history or not.
1. Our tour start from the Rashtrapati Niwas a majestic colonial mansion, also known as Viceregal Lodge located on the Observatory Hills of Shimla and it was formerly the residence of the British Viceroy of India.
2. Walk through Himalayan Bird Park to capture the pictures of modest, yet colorful and vibrant collection of the Himachal state birds.
3. Visit the Himachal State Museum having unique collectibles like ancient coins, paintings and other handicraft items, the aesthetics of which are influenced by the Pahari form of art.
4. Pass throug the many colonial building and an important landmark of Shimla, Visit heritage building of Shimla Vidhan Sabha and one old library.
5. Visit the Gorton Castle constructed in the 19th century, this landmark castle boasts neo-Gothic architecture.
6. Pass through the Shimla-Kalka Railway Track- one of most important witnesses of the British Craftsmanship, St. Michael’s Cathedral is famous for its architecture splendor showcasing French-Gothic Style.
7. Our tour ends at the Kalibari Temple located on Jakhoo Hill is an ancient place of worship dedicated to Goddess Kali built in 1845 and is considered of immense religious importance for the devotees.

Includes

  • 1. Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/ Guide who can speak English & Hindi
  • 2. Great local tips and recommendations to save money and to explore the best of the city.
  • 3. Access to hidden lanes and places.
  • 4. Great conversations and interesting stories"
  • 1. Hotel Pickup and Drop
  • 2. Water Bottle"

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From $14 per person

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4.9 /5

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Kate – SwitzerlandJanuary 1, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide, Dev, made the tour very enjoyable with his knowledge and story telling. Very attentive and just the right level of information provided. Highly recommend the tour!
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Suchet – IndiaDecember 17, 2024 – Verified booking
Our guide, Mr Sunny Thakur was gem of a person. Very knowledgeable and has a delightful personality. We thoroughly enjoyed the walking tour. Very nicely conducted.
C
C – IndiaJuly 2, 2024 – Verified booking
My tour guide Dev is full of local knowledge of Shimla. He is very informative, and is very friendly. Highly recommended.

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Activity provider:Yo Tours
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  • Rashtrapati Niwas

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