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Shimla
Shimla Private Guided Walk Tour exploring the colonial trails
- Duration2 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryArchaeology Tours, Best Conversion
Overview
A walking tour of Shimla can be a delightful way to explore this charming hill station nestled in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
In the Private Guided walk tour starting from Christ Church all the way to the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, you will see places such as Betink’s Castle, Gorton Castle, Railway Board Building, and Indian Institute of Advanced Study.
This Tour will be executed by a local expert who will give you the experience of being with a person from real Himachal Pradesh which you will cherish throughout your life.
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What's included
Walking Tour
Local English, Hindi and Pahari Speaking Guide
One way walk tour from Christ church to Indian Institute of Advance study
A lot of Fun and local Gossips
What's Not included
Anything not mentioned under Inclusions
Itinerary
We will Begin the Tour from outside the Christ Church which is the second oldest church in Northu00a0India, afteru00a0St John's Churchu00a0inu00a0Meerut. Worship is conducted inu00a0Hindiu00a0andu00a0English. Presently, Rev. Sohan Lal is the Presbyter-In-Charge (Priest/ father of Christ Church, The Ridge Shimla.
The Ridgeu00a0road is a large open space, located in the center ofu00a0Shimla
Scandal point is where the Mall road joinsu00a0Ridge roadu00a0on the west side.
The red brick Telegraph Office, designed by the Scottish architect Scott Begg in 1922, is a pleasing sight on theu00a0Mall Road
Located on the Kalibari road, barely a few meters away from Shimlau2019s iconic Scandal Point, Bantony Castle was the summer palace of the Maharaja of Sirmaur and was built in the 19th century.
Kali Bari Mandiru00a0is au00a0Hinduu00a0temple situated on Bantony Hill,u00a0Shimla. The temple is dedicated to the fearsome reincarnation ofu00a0Goddess Kali, known as Shyamala, after which the Shimla city is named.
The Shimla Railway Board building,u00a0constructed in 1896, was the first of its kind in India. Made predominantly out of cast iron and steel, it was designed to be resistant to fire. The materials were imported from Glasgow in Scotland and assembled by Richardson and Cruddas in Bombay (Mumbai)
Gorton Castle in Shimla is one such heritage monument that has a blending of innovative minds and intelligent craftsmanship.
In 1819, Lieutenant Ross, the Assistant Political Agent in the Hill States, set up a wood cottage in Shimla. Three years later, his successor and the Scottish civil servant Charles Pratt Kennedy built the first pucca house in the area named Kennedy Cottage in 1822,u00a0nearu00a0Annadale, what is now the home of the CPWD office.
Theu00a0Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assemblyu00a0(Vidhan Sabha) is theu00a0unicameralu00a0legislature of the Indianu00a0stateu00a0ofu00a0Himachal Pradesh. T
The Cecilu00a0is a historic luxury hotel located in the hill stationu00a0of Shimla,u00a0India.
In 1955,u00a0the All India Radiou00a0Centre was set up in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
The tour ends at IIAS. which is a research institute located inu00a0Shimla, India. It was set up by theu00a0Ministry of Education,u00a0Government of Indiau00a0in 1964 and started functioning on 20 October 1965.
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travellers will not enter any Attraction for the Admission not not included
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.