Shimla Walks

DAY WALKS / HIKES :

Day Hike is a hike that is short enough to be completed in a single day​. Hiking is a long walk, usually on trails in the countryside for pleasure. Shimla, Manali, and Dharamshala offers some beautiful day hikes or walk.

 

Tour 01:  Jhaku Temple Peak with Heritage walk in Shimla/05 hrs walking tour

Tour 02: Tara Devi Temple or Peak Hiking Tour / 03 hrs walking tour

Tour 03: Shali Peak Ascent / 06 hrs walking tour

Tour 04: Chandwick Fall Trek / 03 hrs walking tour

Tour 05: Glen Walking Tour / 03 hrs walking tour

Tour 06: Heritage walk in Shimla / 05 hrs walking tour

Tour 07: Mashobra Village with Naldehra trek / 03 hrs walking tour

Tour 08: Hatu Peak trek / 03 hrs hiking tour

 

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 Tour 01:  Jhaku Temple Peak with Heritage walk in Shimla/05 hrs walking tour

 

 Today enjoy full day Shimla walking tour, visit The Mall, Ridge, Viceregal Lodge and Jhaku Temple

 The Mall: The Mall is the main shopping centre of Shimla. It also has many restaurants, clubs, banks, bars etc. The Mall starts from Chhota Shimla to Viceregal Lodge, which is approximately five Km long stretch. This area has also been declared a 'Heritage Zone' by the State Government. The vehicles are not allowed into Mall road except ambulance and fire engines. There are many old beautiful buildings standing on Mall Road.

The Ridge: This large open space in the heart of town presents excellent views of the mountain ranges.

Christ Church: The most prominent building on the Mall is the yellow Christ Church built in 1857, reputed to be the second oldest church in northern India. It was designed by Colonel JT Boileau in 1844.

Scandal Point: Scandal Point remains the hub of Shimla’s social life; it is the place where people gathered for both conversation and gossip. Now it is also known as the meeting place of the local Shimla.

Viceregal Lodge (Built in 1888)/ Indian Institute of Advanced Study: Built Between 1884 - 1888 by chief architect Henry Irwin. The building resembles a Scottish baronial castle. This was the first building with electric light in Shimla. This was the venue of the Simla Conference in 1945. In 1947, the decision to partition India and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), was taken here. After independence 1947, building became the property of the President of India and was renamed Rashtrapati Niwas. Now it houses the Indian Institute of Advance Study and is open only in some parts to the public. (closed on Monday and Gazetted Holidays)

Jhaku Temple/ Hill (2455 Mts.): No visit to the state capital Shimla is complete without visiting Jakhu Hill. This is the town's highest peak and a vantage point for Shimla's famous views. The summit is crowned with a temple dedicated to monkey god Hanuman. The hill is full of paths and narrow roads which are enjoyable walk. This is the highest hill in Shimla at an altitude of 2,455 mts. above sea level and offers a panoramic view of the city and snow capped mountains.

RATES

Category	Min 02 Pax		Min 04 Pax	Min 06 Pax
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Deluxe	Rs.		Rs.	Rs.

QUOTATION INCLUDES:

• Above rates are based on per person basis
• Local English speaking Guide
• All Monument fees
• All activities
• All transport by air-conditioned Vehicle (02-03 Pax in Toyota Etios Car, 04-06 in Toyota Innova) as required in the tour programme
• All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances

 We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends

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Tour 02: Tara Devi Temple/Peak Hiking Tour / 03 hrs walking tour

 

Tara Devi  Temple Hike(2100 mts.) / 02 hrs drive and 3 hrs trek :

Shimla- Tara Devi Bus Stand- Tara Devi Peak/Temple - Shimla

Drive to Tara Devi Bus stand and trek starts to Tara Devi Top, Rich in flora and fauna this is a moderate hike for about two hours, through a dense forest, and you reach the high point 2100 mts for excellent views of Shimla town.

Tara Devi - the Goddess of the Stars, it has a temple dedicated to the Goddess of the Stars on top of a hill. Tara Devi is an ideal place for the person seeking a rest from the hectic life. After a visit to the Temple drive back to Shimla.

RATES

Category	Min 02 Pax		Min 04 Pax	Min 06 Pax
Standard	Rs.		Rs.	Rs.
Deluxe	Rs.		Rs.	Rs.

QUOTATION INCLUDES:

• Above rates are based on per person basis
• Local English speaking Guide
• All Monument fees
• All activities
• All transport by air-conditioned Vehicle (02-03 Pax in Toyota Etios Car, 04-06 in Toyota Innova) as required in the tour programme
• All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances

 We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends

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Tour 03: Shali Peak Ascent / 06 hrs walking tour

The Shali Peak Ascent(2867 mts.) / 03 hrs Drive & 6 hrs Trek:

Shimla – Khatnol– Shali Peak – Khatnol –Shimla

Travel in a jeep till Khatnol village. Here we start the ascent. The trail goes through lovely dense forest teeming with an amazing variety of bird life. Chances of spotting the Himalayan Bear and the elusive Monal Pheasant are quite good. The Shali Peak (2867 mts.) is the highest peak in the vicinity of Shimla. It is a magnificent isolated pinnacle with a Kali temple on the top. The peak commands an unforgettable view of endless snow covered ranges along with the Sutlej valley and the densely forested hills of Shimla, Fagu and Narkanda.

RATES

Category	Min 02 Pax		Min 04 Pax	Min 06 Pax
Standard	Rs.		Rs.	Rs.
Deluxe	Rs.		Rs.	Rs.

QUOTATION INCLUDES:

• Above rates are based on per person basis
• Local English speaking Guide
• All Monument fees
• All activities
• All transport by air-conditioned Vehicle (02-03 Pax in Toyota Etios Car, 04-06 in Toyota Innova) as required in the tour programme
• All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances

 We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends

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Tour 04: Chandwick Fall Trek / 03 hrs walking tour

Chandwick Fall Trek/ 03 Hrs walk and 01 hour drive :

Chadwick Falls is about 7 kilometers from Shimla and can be reached by taking a 03 hrs,  trek starts  from Scandal point (city centre) through the hilly terrain and heritages lane. As Chadwick Falls is rain-fed, it is best visited after the monsoon when it is in full flow and the surrounding forest lush and wild.

RATES

Category	Min 02 Pax		Min 04 Pax	Min 06 Pax
Standard	Rs.		Rs.	Rs.
Deluxe	Rs.		Rs.	Rs.

QUOTATION INCLUDES:

• Above rates are based on per person basis
• Local English speaking Guide
• All Monument fees
• All activities
• All transport by air-conditioned Vehicle (02-03 Pax in Toyota Etios Car, 04-06 in Toyota Innova) as required in the tour programme
• All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances

 We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends

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Tour 05: Glen Walking Tour / 03 hrs walking tour

 

Glen Walking Tour/ 04 hrs walk :

Glen is situated near to Andale amid dense forest of deodar and pine trees. This famous spot has walking trails. There are many walking trails in Glen and one of the best starts from Viceregal Lodge and goes down to Glen rain shelter and further extends towards Summer Hill.  There is a small stream of water at the Glen. It is approx 04 hrs hike and trail goes through the beautiful tall Cedar, Pine and Rhododendron trees. This forest is the home of many wild animals. 

RATES

Category	Min 02 Pax		Min 04 Pax	Min 06 Pax
Standard	Rs.		Rs.	Rs.
Deluxe	Rs.		Rs.	Rs.

QUOTATION INCLUDES:

• Above rates are based on per person basis
• Local English speaking Guide
• All Monument fees
• All activities
• All transport by air-conditioned Vehicle (02-03 Pax in Toyota Etios Car, 04-06 in Toyota Innova) as required in the tour programme
• All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances

 We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends

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Tour 06: Heritage walk in Shimla / 05 hrs walking tour

 

The starting point of this walk is from the Shimla Club Building at one end of the Mall Road. This walk is through the town's Architectural Heritage Zone that brings you close to various architectural sites of British era. The walk from Simla Club to the Vice Regal lodge passes through  Hotel Clarks , Combermere bridge, Mall Road, Christ Church, The Ridge, Bandstand, Gaiety Theater, Town hall, Scandal Point, General Post office building( Connie Cottage), Telegraph office, Grand hotel ( Bentinck’s Castel),  Railway Board Building, Gorton Castle (Accountant General’s office), State Legislative building( Council chambers), Kennedy cottag, Hotel Cecil, State Museum (Museum remain closed on Monday and on all government holidays)and reach at Viceregal Lodge (Museum remain closed on Monday and on all government holidays) which is now a days know as Indian Institute Of Advance studies. Passing through many Historical and Heritage buildings, each possessing a different style of architecture and holding many stories of the past Era.  From here you can drive back to your hotel

RATES

Category	Min 02 Pax		Min 04 Pax	Min 06 Pax
Standard	Rs.		Rs.	Rs.
Deluxe	Rs.		Rs.	Rs.

QUOTATION INCLUDES:

• Above rates are based on per person basis
• Local English speaking Guide
• All Monument fees
• All activities
• All transport by air-conditioned Vehicle (02-03 Pax in Toyota Etios Car, 04-06 in Toyota Innova) as required in the tour programme
• All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances

 We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends

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Tour 07: Mashobra Village with Naldehra trek / 03 hrs walking tour

          

Full day Tour of Mashobra village, Sipur , Mulkoti Village  and Naldehra /02 hrs drive to and fro and 03 hrs trek

Mashobra(2146 mts.) : In the morning after breakfast depart Shimla by Car(40 minutes drive). Reach Mashobra which is the starting point of the trek. Mashobra is a small village which holds a magnificent view of the valley.

From Mashobra descend into woods and after walking for 2 km you are in a thick pine forest and nearby to it is about 500 yrs old Shiva temple (Sipur). Continue descending down to village Mulkoti and visit this small local village and walk through small terraces to explore the rich flora of Himalayas. It is a 01 hour beautiful trek . from here drive to Naldehra and then back to Shimla

Naldehra (2044 mts.): Naldehra is 22 km from Shimla town and surrounded by beautiful deodar trees. This is a nine hole par 68 golf course. It was designed by the British Viceroy, Lord Curzon in 1903, who was so enchanted by the place that he even named a daughter after this spot, Alexandre Naldehra as her second name. The annual Sipi fair in June is held at Naldehra. It is a lovely, popular picnic spot and small walks through the thick forest of deodar can also be possible.

RATES

Category	Min 02 Pax		Min 04 Pax	Min 06 Pax
Standard	Rs.		Rs.	Rs.
Deluxe	Rs.		Rs.	Rs.

QUOTATION INCLUDES:

• Above rates are based on per person basis
• Local English speaking Guide
• All Monument fees
• All activities
• All transport by air-conditioned Vehicle (02-03 Pax in Toyota Etios Car, 04-06 in Toyota Innova) as required in the tour programme
• All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances

 We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends

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Tour 08: Hatu Peak trek / 03 hrs hike

 

Shimla to Narkanda is 01.30 hrs one way drive and 02 hrs trek to Hatu Peak through the dense forest.

Hatu Peak is an adventurous trek which starts from Narkanda offers splendid views of the snow clad Himalayan peaks. Hatu peak trek is also a good weekend trek if one is planning for night out camping.

For the rulers of the erstwhile hill states, Hatu Peak was of great strategic importance because of its commanding position. It was accepted as a boundary between the states. The Gorkhas captured it early in the 19th century and established a fort at the top of Hatu Peak. Later, the British ousted them from the Hatu heights.

The peak can be accessed by a bike or a car or on foot. At the top of the peak, the verdant views of the mountains around and Hatu Mata temple grace the travelers with their majestic presence. Overall the 07 Km long stretch from Narkanda to Hatu Peak takes capprox. 03 hrs to trek.

RATES

Category	Min 02 Pax		Min 04 Pax	Min 06 Pax
Standard	Rs.		Rs.	Rs.
Deluxe	Rs.		Rs.	Rs.

QUOTATION INCLUDES:

• Above rates are based on per person basis
• Local English speaking Guide
• All Monument fees
• All activities
• All transport by air-conditioned Vehicle (02-03 Pax in Toyota Etios Car, 04-06 in Toyota Innova) as required in the tour programme
• All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances

 We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends

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Tour Ends but Memories Remains – Always