Colonial-era architecture on the Shimla ridge, Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh · Shimla District · 2,200m

The colonial hill station that started it all.

The Ridge, Mall Road, and toy-train views down to Kalka. Our easiest route, and still one of our most requested: good for a first mountain trip, a weekend escape, or a quiet family visit.

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Shimla,
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Shimla sits at 2,200m, roughly 115km from Chandigarh (a 4-hour drive) and 343km from Delhi (7–8 hours). It was the summer capital of British India, and the colonial bones are still everywhere (the Ridge, Christ Church, the Viceregal Lodge), layered over a working Himachali hill town. It's the gentlest route we sell: good roads the whole way, no altitude to worry about, and enough to fill three days without rushing.

The Ridge & Mall Road

Shimla's pedestrian spine: vehicle-free, lined with colonial-era shopfronts, and the best place to watch the town come alive at dusk.

Kalka–Shimla Toy Train

A UNESCO World Heritage narrow-gauge railway, 96km of tunnels and bridges through pine forest. We can build a one-way toy-train leg into any itinerary.

Jakhoo Temple

Shimla's highest point, a steep walk or short cab ride up to a 108-foot Hanuman statue and the best panoramic view in town.

Kufri & Naldehra Day Trips

Kufri for snow (in season) and pony rides, Naldehra for its 9-hole colonial-era golf course and deodar forest. Both under an hour from the Ridge.

Shimla
Packages

Three ways to do Shimla, depending on how much time you have and what you're after.

Colonial ridge of Shimla town 3 Days

Shimla Weekend

The Ridge, Mall Road, Jakhoo Temple, and a half-day in Kufri. Built for a quick escape without wasting a day on the road.

From ₹8,500 per person

Pine forest slopes above Shimla 4 Days

Shimla–Kufri–Naldehra Circuit

Adds a full day at Naldehra's golf course and deodar forest, plus more time in Kufri. Our most-booked family itinerary.

From ₹11,200 per person

Snow-covered Shimla rooftops in winter 3 Days

Shimla Heritage & Toy Train

A one-way leg on the Kalka–Shimla toy train, plus Christ Church and the Viceregal Lodge. For the history-first traveler.

From ₹9,800 per person