Explore the former summer capital of the British in India at its best with an ecstatic 4 nights 5 days Shimla tour package. Enabling a traveler to relish the lush green hills with snow-capped peaks, one can witness the amalgamation of the Himachali and British traditions, capture a glimpse of the British architecture, and savour the taste of authentic Himachali food with a Shimla sightseeing package. This package also includes a road trip from Delhi to Shimla.
Shimla travel packages allow travelers to traverse popular sightseeing spots like the Vice Regal Lodge, the Christ Church, the Gaiety Theatre, the Scandal Point, and the Sankat Mochan Temple. These packages also provide ample time during the day to shop across the Mall Road which is a pedestrian avenue famous for handicrafts. One can also visit the Lakkar Bazaar, a marketplace for wooden toys, and handicrafts.
Shimla sightseeing package also includes a drive to Kufri where travelers would be taken to the famous Himalayan National Park. This wildlife park is a home to vivid species of animals like bears, and musk deer. Kufri sightseeing also includes a visit to Jakhoo Peak where one can enjoy horse and yak rides.
This Shimla trip plan also incorporates a visit to Naldehra, a village located in the district of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Much famed for its extravagant golf courses, Naldehra is also a popular movie shooting spot.
A Shimla tour package includes sightseeing tours and road trips. So, book your Shimla tour package right away to experience the best of this city in a planned, and an organized manner.
🏞️ Highlights:
1.Naldehra Excursion with local sightseeing.
2.Greenery, pine forests, and winding roads.
3.Scandal Point, Jhakoo Temple.
4.Kufri are Mohasu Peak, Fagu, and the Himalayan National Park.
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Delhi: Arrival and overnight journey to Shimla
Shimla
Commence your Shimla trip plan with a stimulating overnight road trip from Delhi.
On your arrival at the Delhi airport/railway station, you will be received by an agent’s representative who will escort you to ISBT Kashmere Gate. From there, you will board by cab reserved for your travel to Shimla at 8 p.m. It is a journey of approximately 340 kilometers and it takes around 14 to 15 hours to reach Shimla.
This Shimla tour package provides you an opportunity to cherish a leisurely road trip through one of the best national highways, and the majestic Himalayan expressway which carves through the Shivalik mountains. Unlike other hilly roads, the route to Shimla is quite smooth and consistent. The overnight journey also gives you an opportunity to savour the food from roadside dhabas where the bus would stop for the passengers to freshen up.
Day 2 :
Shimla: Local sightseeing and shopping
Shimla
On arriving at the Shimla bus terminal, a private cab will drop you to the allotted hotel where you can check in at any time after 12 pm. Take your time to freshen up, and then head for a local sightseeing tour of the city.
Your Shimla tour package includes visits to various places like - Vice Regal Lodge, situated at the Observatory Hill of Shimla. This building now serves as the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies. The next stop would be at the Christ Church which was built in 1857 in neo-Gothic style. Other popular sightseeing spots that you would cover would include Gaiety theatre, Scandal Point, and Sankat Mochan Temple.
The evening time is free for you to shop across the remarkable Mall Road, Lakkar Bazaar, and the Tibetan market. These markets are famous for handicrafts, wooden toys, artifacts, clothing, and other fancy items.
Head to the hotel for a scrumptious supper, and a restful sleep.
Gaiety Theatre:
Gaiety Theatre or Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex is historic theatre and tourist destination in Shimla. It is located on The Ridge, Shimla. It is the hub of cultural events of the state. It also very popular among Bollywood as many music videos and movies are often filmed here, including one for the 2019 song "Pachtaoge" by Arijit Singh. The latest song shot here is "O Aasmanwale" by Jubin Nautiyal.
Gaiety Theatre was opened on 30 May 1887, to a design by the English architect Henry Irwin. It is an example of the Gothic Revival style of architecture, derived from British Victorian examples. It was once part of the large Town Hall Complex. It had a capacity of more than 300 people. Initially, it was a five-story building with a theatre, ballroom, armoury, police office, bar, and galleries. After nearly two decades from its date of establishment, it was found that the building was structurally Legends like Baden Powell, K.L. Sehgal, Prithvi Raj Kapoor, Balraj Sahni, Pran, Tom Alter, Manohar Singh, Jennifer Kendall, Anupam Kher, Naseeruddin Shah, Shahid Kapoor, Ayushmann Khurrana, Udit Narayan, Sonu Nigam, Mohit Chauhan and Shreya Ghoshal and others have also performed here.At one time the popularity of English plays in the theatre earned the nickname, Mecca of Theatre.
Sankat Mochan Temple:
Sankat Mochan Temple is a temple dedicated to Hindu deity Hanuman in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. The temple is Shimla's second most visited Hanuman temple after Jakhu Temple.
The temple was established in 1950 by prominent religious figure Neem Karoli Baba. He got so amazed by the beauty of Shimla that he spent 10–12 days in the forest area. Here while doing Yoga and meditation Baba got some instinct that Hanuman temple should be built on this site. Baba told his wish to his followers and eventually in the year of 1962 the then Lieutenant Governor Raja Bajrang Bahadur Singh and other followers started the construction of the temple. The idols of Lord Rama-Sita-Lakshmana, Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha were also established in the temple. The temple was inaugurated on 21 June 1966 on the day of Tuesday. Gradually the temple gained a lot of popularity and faith.
Scandal Point:
Scandal Point is named after the legend of the Maharaja of Patiala eloping with the daughter of the British Viceroy. The place has a fascinating history that adds to its allure.Scandal Point offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. It is a great place to take photographs and enjoy the cool mountain breeze.Scandal Point is located at the intersection of the Ridge and Mall Roads, which are the two most famous roads in Shimla. Its central location makes it a convenient spot to take a break and relax during a visit to the city.
Scandal Point is a popular tourist destination located in the heart of Shimla, a beautiful hill station in northern India's Himachal Pradesh state. It is located at the intersection of the Ridge and Mall Roads, which are the two most famous roads in Shimla.Scandal Point is famous for its interesting history and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. According to legend, the place got its name after the Maharaja of Patiala eloped with the daughter of the British Viceroy from this very spot.Today, Scandal Point is a popular gathering place for tourists and locals alike, who come to enjoy the beautiful views, take photographs, and enjoy the cool mountain breeze. There are several restaurants and shops located near Scandal Point, making it a convenient spot to take a break and relax during a visit to Shimla.
Day 3 :
Kufri sightseeing: A visit to the Himalayan National Park
Shimla
Relish an adventurous day amidst the lush forests of Himalayan National Park in Kufri as incorporated in your Shimla sightseeing package.
Kickstart your day with a lip smacking Himachali breakfast, and then gear up for a day full of adventure as your Shimla tour package also comprises of a visit to Kufri. Popularly known as the snow resort, Kufri is situated at an altitude of 2,630 meters. You will be taken on a thrilling tour to the Himalayan National Park where you would encounter a variety of animal species such as bear, musk deer, and many more.
The next stop would be at the Jakhoo Peak which is at an altitude to 2,500 meters. This package also includes horse and yak rides for visiting the Jakhoo Peak. It is the highest peak of Shimla from where one can witness panoramic views of the Shivalik, and the town of Sanjauli.
After exploring Kufri you will be taken back to the hotel, and served with the mouth-watering supper following which you can relax in your room for the rest of the night.
Himalayan National Park:
One of the most famous tourist attractions in Kufri, the Himalayan National Park boasts of 180 species of birds and rare mammals. It was established in 1984 and formally declared as a National Park in the year 1999. Spread over an area of 754.4 sq. km, it's a large eco-tourism hub where tourists from all across the world converge to witness rare species of animals like musk deer, snow leopards, etc. This park spread awareness about a huge variety of flora and fauna in Himalayas. The scenic view of snow covered peaks and abundant landscape makes for a wonderful experience.
Himalayan National Park has a huge variety of flora like oak, spruce, blue pine, deodar and holly. Indeed, it also includes colorful herbaceous plants growing all around the region like species of balsam, geranium, primula, and orchid, to name a few.
Wildlife lovers may also find a huge diversity of fauna in the park including Tibetan wolf, snow leopard, brown bear, common leopard, and Asiatic black bear. Apart from these carnivores, there are other mammals too including musk deer, bharal, hangal, sambhar, goral, and barking deer.
Jakhu Temple:
Jakhu Temple (also Jakhoo Temple) is an ancient temple in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman.It is situated at Jakhu Hill, Shimla's highest peak, 2.5 km (1.6 mi) east of the Ridge at a height of 2,455 m (8,054 ft) above sea level.Every year, a festival is held on Dussehra, before 1972 the festival used to be held at Annadale.Shri Hanuman Ji's statue is situated in the temple premises which is known as one of the tallest in the world.
According to the Ramayana, Hanuman stopped at the location to rest while searching for the Sanjivni Booti to revive Lakshmana. A giant 108-feet-high idol of Hanuman was unveiled at Jakhu Hanuman temple on 4 November 2010. At 108 feet (33 m), it surpasses the statue of Christ the Redeemer, which measures at 98 feet (30 m), in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The cost of construction was Rs 1.5 crores. The public unveiling was officiated by Abhishek Bachchan.
The temple is accessible by foot, horse, taxi or ropeway. The Jakhu Ropeway is an aerial lift that links a point near the centre of Shimla to the temple. It was developed by Jagson International Limited and opened in 2017.
Day 4 :
Naldehra: A visit to one of the most preferred bollywood locations in India
Shimla
Your Shimla tour package also gives you an opportunity to live your bollywood dream for real. Day 4 of your Shimla trip plan starts with a delectable breakfast at the hotel followed by a drive to Naldehra.
Naldehra is famous for its 9-hole golf course which is the oldest of its kind in India. Also, this place is Bollywood’s favourite shooting spot. Your tour package includes a visit to both these places.
After exploring Naldehra,You will head back to your hotel in Shimla where you will be served with your last supper in the city following which is you will have full night to rest in your room.The Naldehra Golf Course is Challenging one. It is a long stretch of land,at the height of 2200m.It has several stretches that require streneous walking through elevated greens.
Naldehra Golf Course:
Head to the Naldehra Golf Course, one of the oldest and highest golf courses in the world and test your golfing skills. At an altitude of 2200 m, with a beautiful backdrop, the Naldehra Golf course is ideal for a game of golf in pleasant weather. Its design is similar to that of Scottish links courses.
A thick canopy of Deodar trees covers the Naldehra course. It is a par 68, 18-hole golf course, with 16 greens and 18 tees. Lord Curzon established the course in 1905 when he was the Viceroy of India. He was so charmed by the beauty of Naldehra that he named his third daughter Alexandra Naldehra.
Visitors can try their hand at the sport, by paying a nominal fee. Formerly a nine-hole course, Naldehra gradually grew to its current state with a passing road cutting the course into two.
There is an ancient Nag temple inside the golf course that is worth a visit. You can take a pony ride through the woods of Naldehra. There are plenty of places where you can sip a cup of coffee, have Maggi and drink to the view.
Day 5 :
Shimla: Departure
Shimla
Your ecstatic Shimla trip plan of 4 nights and 5 days ends today.
Savour your last breakfast in Shimla and pack your bags to check out from the hotel and head towards the Volvo station.
It is now time to say goodbye to the city which has given you loads of cheerful memories in the past few days.
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🍽️ MEALS:
The menus are pre-set menus provided for breakfast/lunch/dinner on the tour as mentioned under each Tour itinerary and inclusions and exclusions as committed at the time of confirmation.
In standard/Budget category of hotels, the meals preferences are veg meals unless specified and in Deluxe/Super Deluxe and Luxury category of hotels/resort the meals are a mixture of veg and non-veg preferences.
Mostly buffet meals are served during the tour, but depending upon the less occupancy and group size Ala Carte meals may be served by the hotels. No claim can be made for the meal which guest has missed and not utilized.
📅 ITINERARY CHANGES:
For the comfort and convenience of guests, there could be some changes or amendments in the itinerary. We will try to advise you of these amendments prior to the start of the tour or on tour. In the event a guest misses any part of the sightseeing tour or any such tour due to delay on their part, they will not be entitled to claim a refund of the same.
The timings mentioned in the day schedule in the itinerary may vary depending upon the road conditions, particular destination visits en route, meals, climatic conditions, particular health conditions of the guests, and timings of sightseeing places and monuments.
🚌 TRANSPORT:
We normally use A/C Sedan such as Etios/Desire Innova/Crysta/Tempo Travellers/2X2 A/C Coaches for our tours depending upon the group size and preferences of the travel. The drivers of the vehicles are bound by specific rules like maximum driving hours within a day, rest period per day, etc. Clients will have to strictly adhere to the prescribed timetable for the day so that the driver can complete the travel. In case any of the sightseeing schedules are missed due to delays caused by the client, the same will not be refunded to the client under any circumstances.
Please note that AC will not work in Hills and no claims to this regard shall be entertained.
💳Payment Terms And Methods:
• Deposit of 35% of the package cost at the time of booking.
•Need 50% payment of the package cost, 30 days prior to departure date
•Need 100% payment of the package cost, 15 days prior to departure date
🔄Cancellation AndRefund Policy:
•25% of full tour cost - 60 days prior to arrival.
•50% of full tour cost - between 30 days prior to tour.
•75% of full tour cost - between 29 And 16 days prior to tour
•100% - within 15 days prior to tour.
•50% advance to be deposited at the time of booking confirmation.
•Balance 50% before 15 days from the Tour Starts.
•Check In / Check out time at all the properties would at 1200 hrs (Noon)
•All the above-mentioned rates are per person rates on twin sharing
•For Cancellation, please refer to our Terms and Conditions available at our booking office.
•Rooms holding shall be for a period of 72 hours only.
•The above rates are applicable strictly for resident Indian citizens only
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