Chandigarh International Airport 3 hr 50
Christ Church (1 hr 4) Neo-Gothic-style church in scenic romantic surrounds with stained glass & a pipe organ. Mahashu Peak (49 min) Mountain with hiking routes through thick forest trekking on horseback & a summit temple. Himalayan Nature Park (34 min) Zoo housing Himalayan species such as snow leopards & brown bears in a forested setting. Kufri Fun World (44 min) Large year-round theme park offering rides adventure sports & snow activities in winter. Scandal Point (1 hr 5) Kali Bari Temple (1 hr 6) Circa-1845 hilltop temple accessible by stairs & popular for picturesque mountain views. Jakhu Hill (1 hr 5) The highest peak in Shimla featuring an ancient temple trees & a huge statue of Hindu god Hanuman. Tara Devi Temple (1 hr 41) Temple The Ridge (1 hr 4) Bustling paved promenade with a no-cars policy lined with shops cafes & historic architecture. Viceregal Lodge U0026 Botanical Gardens (1 hr 13) This palatial former summer home of British viceroys now a government office offers guided tours. Chadwick Falls (1 hr 19) Waterfall State Museum (1 hr 10) Victorian mansion now home to a museum dedicated to the history & art of Himachal Pradesh state. Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple (1 hr 20) Popular Hindu temple complex in a picturesque setting known for its views & tranquil atmosphere. Indian Institute Of Advanced Study (1 hr 10) Educational facility housed in an 1880s Indo-Gothic mansion offering tours to the public. |