Shimla Private Guided Walk Tour exploring the colonial trails
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Shimla
Discover Shimla's colonial charm on a private guided walk. Explore historic sites with a local expert. Book now for an unforgettable experience.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Christ Church - We will Begin the Tour from outside the Christ Church which is the second oldest church in North India, after St John’s Church in Meerut. Worship is conducted in Hindi and English. Presently, Rev. Sohan Lal is the Presbyter-In-Charge (Priest/ father of Christ Church, The Ridge Shimla.

  • The Ridge - The Ridge road is a large open space, located in the center of Shimla

  • Scandal Point - Scandal point is where the Mall road joins Ridge road on the west side.

  • BSNL Office Shimla - The red brick Telegraph Office, designed by the Scottish architect Scott Begg in 1922, is a pleasing sight on the Mall Road

  • Bantony Castle - Located on the Kalibari road, barely a few meters away from Shimla’s iconic Scandal Point, Bantony Castle was the summer palace of the Maharaja of Sirmaur and was built in the 19th century.

  • Kali Bari Temple, Shimla - Kali Bari Mandir is a Hindu temple situated on Bantony Hill, Shimla. The temple is dedicated to the fearsome reincarnation of Goddess Kali, known as Shyamala, after which the Shimla city is named.

  • Railway Board Building - The Shimla Railway Board building, constructed 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 - Gorton Castle in Shimla is one such heritage monument that has a blending of innovative minds and intelligent craftsmanship.

  • CPWD OFFICE - 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, near Annadale, what is now the home of the CPWD office.

  • Vidhan Sabha Chowk - The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) is the unicameral legislature of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. T

  • The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla - The Cecil is a historic luxury hotel located in the hill station of Shimla, India.

  • All India Radio (Radio Station) - Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh, India - In 1955, the All India Radio Centre was set up in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.

  • Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS), Shimla - The tour ends at IIAS. which is a research institute located in Shimla, India. It was set up by the Ministry of Education, Government of India in 1964 and started functioning on 20 October 1965.

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
Additional Information

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.

  • Travellers will not enter any Attraction for the Admission not not included
Location
Christ Church, Shimla
Ridge To US Club
Guide will be meeting you outside the famous Christ Church in front of the main Entrance.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Roam01348235214
May 20, 2024
Most recommended tour of Shimla - I will recommend this guide to everyone visiting Shimla. Pawan our guide has great knowledge and a very nice view and ideas to develop Tourism in the town. It was awesome experience
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Tour25383372765
May 20, 2024
First time visit, great experience. - It was my first time in Shimla and i found this amazing Guided tour of Shimla. It was very nice experience visiting this beautiful hill station. The tour was amazing.
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Explorer47073447029
May 20, 2024
Best way to explore Shimla - Best way to explore the Town. Guide was knowledgeable and he knew every small detail about this town. He gave us the information which you will not find anywhere on internet as well.
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998anuj
May 18, 2024
Nice experience - Pawan was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his job. We had very interesting conversations about the history and culture of Shimla. I highly recommend this tour for the first time visitors.
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Freedom65484516640
May 12, 2024
Day well spent - This was my first visit to this beautiful hill station and I wanted to know more so I found this guided tour by Pawan. I was mesmerized by his experience and knowledge about his town.
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Inspire47247032864
May 12, 2024
Deep knowledge of Shimla - I was very excited and curious to know about this town which was housed by Britishers for more than one century and also called the summer capital of the British India. This tour was way higher than my expectations, i would definitely recommend this guided tour to everyone visiting Shimla.
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Road20008196097
May 12, 2024
Must book - Our guide was excellent. If you come to Shimla this tour is must to get the in depth knowledge of British history and the colonial rule. You get to know the insights of local culture on this tour.
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Venture61504847530
May 11, 2024
Best Guided tour ever - Amazon tour. Got so many new things to know from the guide about the history of Shimla. Pawan the guide made me aware about the real Himachal Pradesh.
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Edwardml3721di
May 7, 2024
Very knowledgeable guide, highly recommended - Pawan was my tour guide for Shimla, he was very knowledgeable about the area and took the time to explain the context and history of the area. I particularly enjoyed being able to ask him questions which he has great knowledge being local to the area. I also like the approach of his company delivering local and authentic experiences beyond just the regular tourist sites. If I was in Shimla longer I would have taken up one of the other services offered. Highly recommend for a guide in Shimla.
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