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Heritage & Cultural Walking Tour Shimla -Guided Walking Tour

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Activity provider:Yo Tours
Heritage & Cultural Walking Tour Shimla -Guided Walking Tour
5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
1 Review

Experience authentic Shimla; popular hippie trail & known for majestic snow-capped mountains, a jolly local culture on this amazing walking tour of the old town with our fun storytellers.

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Duration 2 hours
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English, Hindi

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Christ Church, Shimla

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    Christ Church, Shimla

    Visit (20 minutes)

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    The Ridge

    Guided tour (20 minutes)

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    Mall Road

    Visit (20 minutes)

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    Scandal Point

    Visit (20 minutes)

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    Kali Bari Temple, Shimla

    Visit (20 minutes)

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    St. Michael's Catholic Cathedral

    Visit (20 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    St. Michael's Catholic Cathedral

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore 2nd oldest church in the entire northern India- Christ church Shimla.
  • Scandal Point rests on the intersection of the city's roads- Ridge & Mall Road
  • Visit Heritage buildings of Shimla Post Office Telegraph Office & Bantony castle
  • Visit the Kalibari Temple located on Jakhoo Hill dedicated to Goddess Kali
  • St Michaels Cathedral famous for its architecture showcasing French-Gothic style

Full description

This walking tour will give you a great induction of the city, its history, its vibrant culture, and its people with lots of wonderful stories about the city, fun facts and must do things in the city. Capture the hues of the city; it’s winding streets, ancient buildings, markets, houses, temple and friendly local people who make it all so colorful and vibrant.
Explore and experience some of the most important places of this beautiful city that are not to be missed, including some hidden yet prominent lanes and places that we bet you can't even find on internet. Visiting these places will truly enrich your experience of visiting the city, and if you are an observer, these mesmerizing places will definitely charm you and hold your interest throughout the tour.
By the end of the tour you will develop a great perspective of the city, its culture and you will also get some great insider tips and tricks to save money and to explore the best of the city.

Highlights of the tour will be following
1. Our tour start from the Christ church is Shimla, it is the second oldest church in the entire northern India and a site of pure devotion as well as architectural beauty.
2. Next destination is the Ridge of Shimla- known for organizing several government functions and fairs. It is the key venue for all the major events as well as celebrations that take place in Shimla.
3. Walk continue on Mall road - a wide open street has everything, from shops selling some exclusive artefacts to the spectacular view of the snow-capped mountain ranges set against an orangish hued sky.
4. Visit the Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex built in the Victorian or Gothic style of architecture over a century ago showcasing immense historical and cultural significance in India.
5. Pass through the Town Hall and many monuments and buildings that have been designed and constructed by the best architects during the British rule in India.
6. Stop at the Scandal Point rests on the intersection of the city's most roads- Ridge Road and Mall Road. This point is a mountain lover's haven because it enjoys a picturesque and unobstructed view of gigantic mountains covered in a blanket of dense fir and spruce.
7. Walk continue to exploring the heritage buildings of Shimla Post Office, Telegraph Office and Bantony castle, these are examples of the British Colonial or Hilly Architectural.
8. Visit 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.
9. Tour ends at St. Michael’s Cathedral famous for its architecture splendor showcasing French-Gothic Style.

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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What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes

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Rotchanakorn – ThailandMay 26, 2024 – Verified booking
Good starting in Shimla with walking tour. Our guide, Dev, is a wonderful storyteller. Super recommended for this tour.

Product ID: 534284

Activity provider:Yo Tours
  • India
  • Himachal Pradesh
  • Things to do in Shimla
  • Tours in Shimla
  • St. Michael's Catholic Cathedral
  • India
  • Himachal Pradesh
  • Things to do in Shimla
  • Tours in Shimla
  • St. Michael's Catholic Cathedral
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