Chandigarh International Airport 3 hr 27
Christ Church (31 min) Neo-Gothic-style church in scenic romantic surrounds with stained glass & a pipe organ. Himachal State Museum (35 min) Art & artifacts such as ancient tools dolls coins & traditional garments in a Victorian mansion. Kali Bari Temple (34 min) Circa-1845 hilltop temple accessible by stairs & popular for picturesque mountain views. Himalayan Nature Park (56 min) Zoo housing Himalayan species such as snow leopards & brown bears in a forested setting. State Museum (35 min) Victorian mansion now home to a museum dedicated to the history & art of Himachal Pradesh state. Viceregal Lodge U0026 Botanical Gardens (38 min) This palatial former summer home of British viceroys now a government office offers guided tours. Chadwick Falls (45 min) Waterfall Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple (45 min) Popular Hindu temple complex in a picturesque setting known for its views & tranquil atmosphere. Scandal Point (32 min) Indian Institute Of Advanced Study (36 min) Educational facility housed in an 1880s Indo-Gothic mansion offering tours to the public. Tara Devi Temple (40 min) Temple The Ridge (31 min) Bustling paved promenade with a no-cars policy lined with shops cafes & historic architecture. Johnnie S Wax Museum (30 min) Modest attraction featuring life-sized wax figures of local & international icons. Jakhu Hill (31 min) The highest peak in Shimla featuring an ancient temple trees & a huge statue of Hindu god Hanuman. |