Chandigarh International Airport 3 hr 45
Viceregal Lodge U0026 Botanical Gardens (41 min) This palatial former summer home of British viceroys now a government office offers guided tours. State Museum (38 min) Victorian mansion now home to a museum dedicated to the history & art of Himachal Pradesh state. Christ Church (33 min) Neo-Gothic-style church in scenic romantic surrounds with stained glass & a pipe organ. Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple (48 min) Popular Hindu temple complex in a picturesque setting known for its views & tranquil atmosphere. Himalayan Nature Park (33 min) Zoo housing Himalayan species such as snow leopards & brown bears in a forested setting. Kali Bari Temple (35 min) Circa-1845 hilltop temple accessible by stairs & popular for picturesque mountain views. Jakhu Hill (34 min) The highest peak in Shimla featuring an ancient temple trees & a huge statue of Hindu god Hanuman. Tara Devi Temple (1 hr 9) Temple Indian Institute Of Advanced Study (39 min) Educational facility housed in an 1880s Indo-Gothic mansion offering tours to the public. Chadwick Falls (48 min) Waterfall Scandal Point (34 min) The Ridge (33 min) Bustling paved promenade with a no-cars policy lined with shops cafes & historic architecture. Himachal State Museum (38 min) Art & artifacts such as ancient tools dolls coins & traditional garments in a Victorian mansion. Kufri Fun World (33 min) Large year-round theme park offering rides adventure sports & snow activities in winter. |