Shimla Trips & Tours

Take afternoon tea and marvel at snow-clad views of the Himalayas in this Enid Blyton-esque hamlet

Hidden amongst the shivering peaks of the Himalayas and ensconced by a dense ceder forest, there’s a village where rose-filled gardens and genteel cobbled streets are the norm. This is Shimla, former summer capital of the British Raj, and not to be mistaken for an English country village. The best way to see the (unusual) sights is on a walking tour, which will take you past the old Post Office to Christ Church, northern India’s second oldest church, over to Scandal Point, and along the iconic Mall promenade where imperial landmarks stand proudly next to the colourful Lakkar Bazaar. Other highlights include yak riding in nearby Kufri, and a visit to Chail, the then Maharaja’s rival capital complete with trimmed cricket lawn and polo ground. Bet you’ve never heard those two in the same sentence before…

Things to do

What to do in Shimla

Victorian spires pierce the mountain mist as the UNESCO-listed toy train winds through pine forests to this former summer capital. Along Mall Road, colonial facades harbour cozy cafes where the aroma of fresh coffee mingles with tales of the Raj, while Christ Church's gothic grandeur watches over the Ridge's evening promenade. Winter transforms Kufri into a wonderland of snow sports as South Asia's largest natural ice rink beckons skaters beneath Himalayan peaks. Whether you're discovering allegedly haunted railway tunnels, sampling spicy Himachali dham, or watching the sunset paint the world's highest cricket ground golden from Chail's heights, this hill station preserves its royal heritage while embracing mountain adventure.

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