Shimla Weekend Tour | Short Trip To Shimla

OVERVIEW- Once the Summer Capital of the British India, Shimla is truly a perfect place to enjoy weekend. Now the capital of Himachal Pradesh, it is a Hill station up north, offering a great view. The place still has the touch of British architecture and designs in certain places; just walking around the Mall is pleasurable. Nothing like the mainstream Indian climate, Shimla is very cool and fresh.

SHIMLA- Popularly called the Queen of Hill Stations. Once the summer capital of the British in 1864 AD. Presently also it is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is a perfect heaven for those in search of tranquility. Nature has blessed this capital city with innumerable gifts and man has used them to make Shimla one of India's best destinations.

Tour Destination: Delhi/Chandigarh - Shimla - Delhi/Chandigarh

Travel Duration: 02 Nights/03 Days

DAY 1: DELHI/CHANDIGARH - SHIMLA

Welcome at Delhi/Chandigarh. Straight drive to the Queen of Hill Stations-Shimla. Transfer to the hotel.

Later you can visit the MALL ROAD, which is the main shopping center of Shimla. It is considered as the heart of the town. A vast variety of goods, handicrafts, wools and shawls, pullovers, Tibetan carpets, pickles, and squashes are here to offer. Shimla is considered the best market for handicrafts.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 2: SHIMLA

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the beautiful locations of Shimla.

KUFRI- 16 kms. from Shimla and the winter sports capital. During winter, visitors have the facility for skiing. Kufri is a lovely picnic spot with a beautiful view of the hills around and the snowy peaks. There is also a zoo that delights children.

FAGU HILL- Situated on Hindustan-Tibet Road and is gifted with some enchanting views.

CHRIST CHURCH- the second oldest church in Northern India, with a very majestic appearance and inside there is a stained glass window, which represent faith, hope, charity, fortitude, patience and humility.

JAKHU HILL- the highest peak and offers a beautiful view of the town and of the snow-covered Himalayas.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 3: SHIMLA - DELHI/CHANDIGARH

After breakfast, drive to Chail.

CHAIL- This is a beautiful hill station in Himachal Pradesh and one of the best offbeat places to visit in India. The gigantic deodar and chir pine forest, the beautiful valleys, temples and wildlife sanctuary make it a complete family holiday destination. Located at a distance of 45 km from Solan and 44 km from Shimla, the place is away from the hustle bustle of the city. Chail is home to several mountain peaks and is considered as the hikers paradise.

In the evening, drive back to Delhi/Chandigarh to catch your flights towards onward destination.

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