Chandigarh International Airport 4 hr 2
Himalayan Nature Park (28 min) Zoo housing Himalayan species such as snow leopards & brown bears in a forested setting. Shimla Reserve Forest Sanctuary (25 min) 951-hectare area of forested mountainside crisscrossed with small streams & home to native wildlife. Christ Church (49 min) Neo-Gothic-style church in scenic romantic surrounds with stained glass & a pipe organ. The Ridge (49 min) Bustling paved promenade with a no-cars policy lined with shops cafes & historic architecture. Mahashu Peak (29 min) Mountain with hiking routes through thick forest trekking on horseback & a summit temple. Kufri Fun World (24 min) Large year-round theme park offering rides adventure sports & snow activities in winter. Kali Bari Temple (51 min) Circa-1845 hilltop temple accessible by stairs & popular for picturesque mountain views. Green Valley (25 min) Jakhu Hill (50 min) The highest peak in Shimla featuring an ancient temple trees & a huge statue of Hindu god Hanuman. Indira Tourist Park (25 min) Park Scandal Point (50 min) State Museum (55 min) Victorian mansion now home to a museum dedicated to the history & art of Himachal Pradesh state. Himachal State Museum (55 min) Art & artifacts such as ancient tools dolls coins & traditional garments in a Victorian mansion. |