Chandigarh International Airport 3 hr 34
Indian Institute Of Advanced Study (31 min) Educational facility housed in an 1880s Indo-Gothic mansion offering tours to the public. Chadwick Falls (40 min) Waterfall Kali Bari Temple (30 min) Circa-1845 hilltop temple accessible by stairs & popular for picturesque mountain views. Tara Devi Temple (47 min) Temple Himachal State Museum (31 min) Art & artifacts such as ancient tools dolls coins & traditional garments in a Victorian mansion. Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple (41 min) Popular Hindu temple complex in a picturesque setting known for its views & tranquil atmosphere. Himalayan Nature Park (40 min) Zoo housing Himalayan species such as snow leopards & brown bears in a forested setting. Viceregal Lodge U0026 Botanical Gardens (34 min) This palatial former summer home of British viceroys now a government office offers guided tours. The Ridge (27 min) Bustling paved promenade with a no-cars policy lined with shops cafes & historic architecture. Scandal Point (28 min) Christ Church (27 min) Neo-Gothic-style church in scenic romantic surrounds with stained glass & a pipe organ. Jakhu Hill (27 min) The highest peak in Shimla featuring an ancient temple trees & a huge statue of Hindu god Hanuman. Johnnie S Wax Museum (25 min) Modest attraction featuring life-sized wax figures of local & international icons. State Museum (31 min) Victorian mansion now home to a museum dedicated to the history & art of Himachal Pradesh state. |