Chandigarh International Airport 2 hr 58
Christ Church (21 min) Neo-Gothic-style church in scenic romantic surrounds with stained glass & a pipe organ. Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple (4 min) Popular Hindu temple complex in a picturesque setting known for its views & tranquil atmosphere. Tara Devi Temple (22 min) Temple Indian Institute Of Advanced Study (16 min) Educational facility housed in an 1880s Indo-Gothic mansion offering tours to the public. Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex Shimla (20 min) Theatre State Museum (15 min) Victorian mansion now home to a museum dedicated to the history & art of Himachal Pradesh state. Scandal Point (19 min) Himachal State Museum (15 min) Art & artifacts such as ancient tools dolls coins & traditional garments in a Victorian mansion. Kali Bari Temple (17 min) Circa-1845 hilltop temple accessible by stairs & popular for picturesque mountain views. Jakhu Hill (26 min) The highest peak in Shimla featuring an ancient temple trees & a huge statue of Hindu god Hanuman. Himalayan Bird Park (17 min) Small simple park open in summer only exhibiting a range of native & exotic birds. Chadwick Falls (25 min) Waterfall The Ridge (20 min) Bustling paved promenade with a no-cars policy lined with shops cafes & historic architecture. |