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Shimla Tour Package From Chennai

With serene snow-capped peaks and high-rising hills trodden with trees, the glowing capital of Himachal Pradesh is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in India. One can explore the opportunity of visiting this pristine land of the snow with a Shimla tour package from Chennai.
Shimla is the perfect tourist destination for visitors of all ages.

Sitting atop seven quiet hills of Himalayas, Shimla, the former summer capital of British Indian is famous for its cultural, architectural and geographical heritage. Once a darling of the British officials, Shimla still retains its quaint English charm with its Victorian-era buildings, colonial-style walls, and old chapels.

Covered in a blanket of fresh mist and lush green pastures, Shimla is a culturally affluent city with the most flourishing reserve of hill-side resorts. Bustling with the chatter of the tourists and the warmth of the locals, the town boasts of a rich architectural heritage with traditional architecture, labyrinth markets, and pedestrian shopping complexes.

Featuring a subtropical highland type of climate, the weather in Shimla gets freezing during the winters and moderately warm during summers. Snow falls in Shimla takes place during December and January and leaves with covering the whole city in a clean white blanket of snow. While families enjoy various snow-related sports and activities, children build snowmen and couples go sight-seeing. The snow season truly brings out the best of Shimla.

With endless attractions like Scandal Point, Jakhoo Hill, and Chadwick fall, Shimla is brimming with attractions and tourist sites that exist to scratch the itch for adventure, amusement and education that its visitors have.

Places To Visit In Shimla

1. Kufri

What’s Special: Trekking and hiking trails

Nearby Attractions: Chail, Kiala Forest

Major Attractions: Kullu, Bilaspur

Distance From City Center: 14.4 km

Transportation Options: Cab, trek, local bus

Kufri is a charming hill station nestled near the Himalayas, just 20 km from Shimla in Himachal Pradesh. Established by the British in 1819, it has recently gained recognition as a tourist destination. The town's name, "Kufri," originates from the word "Kufr," which means lake. The small town offers opportunities for nature walks, horse riding and also skiing during winter season with a beautiful view of the Shivalik mountain range.

2. Kasauli

What’s Special: Hiking and trekking experiences, charming landscape

Nearby Attractions: Shimla, Kufri, Solan

Major Attractions: Lahaul and Spiti

Transportation Options: Bus, cab, taxi

Kasauli is an enchanting town and cantonment located in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. It boasts an array of colonial-era houses, mid-19th century churches, and mesmerizing landscapes. This charming destination is an ideal getaway for those looking to escape the fast-paced city life. Kasauli also offers budget-friendly holiday packages making it perfect for those looking for an affordable vacation in Himachal Pradesh.

3. Chail

What’s Special: Sleepy little mountain village

Nearby Attractions: Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex, The Ridge

Timings: No such timings but most shops are open till 9:30 PM

Major Attractions: Kasauli, Chamba

Distance From City Center: 6.1 km

Transportation Options: Cab

Chail is a picturesque mountain town that served as the summer residence of the Patiala royalty. Located 63 km away from Shimla in the Shivalik range of Himachal Pradesh, Chail is situated on three hill tops, namely Rajgarh, Pandewa, and Sadh Tiba, spanning an area of 72 acres.

4. Narkanda

What’s Special: Skiing and winter sports

Nearby Attractions: Himachal State Museum, Mall Road

Major Attractions: Mandi, Palampur

Distance From City Center: 60.4 km

Transportation Options: Cab, trek, local bus

Narkanda, located at an altitude of 2708 meters, is a skier's paradise. The town offers a stunning view of snow-capped mountain ranges, peaceful surroundings, and beautiful apple orchards and forests. Narkanda is particularly known for skiing and winter sports, and during the winter, the slopes are bustling with skiers.

Ideal Duration

There are a lot of places one needs to visit in Shimla. Whether it's the Mall Road, Army museum or Christ Church. There is too much to explore. Hence, one should put aside at least five days to explore Shimla at leisure if one is planning to visit during visitors.

In summers, however, mind-blowingly scintillating tourist attractions around Shimla deserve visits in their own right. Hence, a minimum of ten days should be kept aside when visiting Shimla during summers. A look at the Shimla tour package from Chennai can help you choose the perfect package for you.

Best Time To Visit Shimla

Shimla is a beautiful yet subtropical city with extreme winter weather. It is hence advisable to visit Shimla during the summer season or early onset of winter. If one wants to witness the perfect snowfall, months of December and January are best suited. Once the snow from the snowfall collects and begins to melt, the weather of Shimla turns too cold to commute, and it becomes tedious to travel within and outside the city.

Summer

Being a subtropical city, Shimla has moderately warm summers. The summer season in this splendid Capital city begins in March and lasts through June. The temperature range during this period, 15 degrees celsius to 30 degrees celsius, means a mild, enjoyable climate. To escape the scorching heat of Chennai, one must look into a Chennai to Shimla package for a trip.

Monsoon

A wave of cold follows monsoon in Shimla. The monsoon season starts in July and reaches its peak during August. The temperature ranges from 13 degrees Celsius to 20 degrees celsius. One of the best times to visit Shimla is August’s end when the first snowfalls. For a rich traveling experience, visitors must consider a Shimla package from Chennai for convenient travels during any season.

Winter

Winters in Shimla are challenging as the temperature ranges from negative seven degrees to ten degrees celsius. Heavy woolen clothing along with snow-specific footwear is essential to commute during winters.

How to reach Shimla From Chennai

The journey from Chennai to Shimla is extremely easy. There are several direct flights and trains connect the two junctions. One of the best and most convenient ways to travel from Chennai to Shimla is by taking a Shimla tour package from Chennai. There are several great Shimla holiday packages from Chennai are available for travel enthusiasts. When one starts exploring these packages, one realizes that Chennai to Shimla tour package cost is highly affordable and reasonable.

By Air

There are several direct flights one can take from Chennai to reach Shimla. Flights are the fastest and most comfortable means of reaching Shimla. However, the most efficient and convenient way to reach Shimla from Chennai is to take a flight from Chennai to New Delhi and then take one of the State Transport buses from Delhi to Shimla. This is not only the most affordable but also one of the most fun-filled journeys. If one is considering taking a Shimla tour from Chennai, this is one of the best travel plans.

By Train

There are a lot of trains that are available from Chennai to Shimla. If you are planning to take a Shimla trip from Chennai, booking a train ticket is extremely easy. You can take a train from Chennai's Puratchi Thalaivar railway station to Shimla railway station. Find the best fit for your travel needs by choosing from tour packages from Chennai to Shimla.

By Road

National Highways connect Shimla and Chennai, and hence, the car or bus journey from Chennai to Shimla is exceptionally convenient. By looking into a Shimla tour package from Chennai, one can decide between choosing their means of travel.

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How to plan the Shimla Manali tour from Chennai?

To cover Shimla and Manali in 2 days, visit the Mall Road in Shimla, explore the Ridge and Jakhu Temple, take the Kalka-Shimla Railway, and visit the Hadimba Temple in Manali, Vashisht Temple, Manu Temple, Club House, and take a stroll through the old Manali village.

Why is Shimla famous?

Shimla is the most famous hill station in India because of its beautiful landscapes and colorful culture. There are several attractions in Shimla like Mall Road and Ridge, Scandal Point, Summer Hill, etc. that attract people towards the city.

Shimla is also famous for having India's only natural skating rink.

Is it safe to visit Shimla?

Visiting Shimla is hugely safe as both the governance and the administration ensure safety for all visitors.

What is the famous food of Shimla?

Chickpeas and a gravy dish, known as 'Channa Madra', is the famous food of Shimla.

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Tips For Travelling

  • If you are traveling in winter, make sure you wear heavy woolen clothes to protect you against the extreme Shimla weather conditions.
  • Carry snow-specific shoes with soles that have ridges to grip the snow. Walking becomes extremely hard when melting snow reduces friction between feet and ground.
  • Carefully study the holiday packages from Chennai to Shimla and choose what fits your needs and constraints the best.

The firm, pastel mountains cushioned against the soft green pastures can bewitch and lure you into the pearly city of Shimla. Shimla is where architecture blooms and nature flourishes. From the impressive posh buildings straight out of a 70's English movies and the fairytale-like pinkish skies, there is a lot to observe and explore in Shimla. One should consider taking a Shimla tour package from Chennai to visit this enchanting city.