Shimla is the capital of the state Himachal Pradesh and a very popular and eminent tourist spot. The summer capital of British India never fails to fascinate the Tourist and Shimla tour packages offers all of it. The Shimla packages include the snowy mountains, stunningly rich greenery and greets you to enjoy their timeless beauty. Certain places on earth do boast of places that equal or even surpass the beauty of Shimla. With our holiday package for Shimla, get ready to go on an adventurous journey to this Queen of hill stations where you will not only get an opportunity to experience the panoramic view of the mountains and valleys but also try out some of the most thrilling fun-filled activities that thousands of visitors love to indulge in every year.
Best Shimla Tour Packages
| Bestselling Shimla Packages |
Duration |
Inclusions |
| Ecstatic Shimla Tour Package |
5 Days & 4 Nights |
Sightseeing, Nature, Overnight Journey, Wildlife |
| Blissful Shimla Tour Package |
4 Days & 3 Nights |
Sightseeing,Hill station,Overnight Journey,Adventure,Nature |
| Shimla Deal Tour Package |
2 Nights/3 Days |
Adventure,Sightseeing,Nature |
| Alluring Excursion To Shimla |
4 Nights/5Days |
Arrival, Adventure, Sightseeing, Nature, Hill Station, Hill station |
| Spectacular Shimla Tour Package |
3 Nights/4 Days |
Mall Road, Adventure, Bird Park, Nature, Sightseeing, Hill station, Nature Park |
One of the most beckoning aspects of these tour packages for Shimla is that they include an elaborate itinerary that is designed by our travel experts to ensure a planned and organized holiday. Check out Shimla holiday packages prices and other facilities before booking a package. Therefore, a number of facilities such as sightseeing tours, outdoor activities, accommodations, and local transfers, are included in these Shimla vacation packages to provide all sorts of comforts to the travelers so that they can enjoy their holiday to the fullest. Make your getaway with friends or family memorable with our specially crafted tour packages of Himachal.
Explore 10 Most Exhilarating Shimla Tour Packages
The tour package for Shimla is an extraordinary package to escape out of harsh climate during summers and enjoy the cold breeze in Shimla. With pleasant weather all throughout the year in combination with a warm and hospitable gesture of locals, a tour to this beautiful town is going to be an alluring one. The Shimla trip package provides an opportunity to the tourists to explore popular Landmarks of Shimla such as Kalka Shimla Railway, The Ridge - Shimla, Himachal state Museum, Mall Road, Shimla Heritage Museum, Christ Church and Johnnie’s Wax Museum.
1. Christ Church
What’s Special: The second oldest church in North India
Nearby Attractions: State Library; The Ridge; Dorje Drag Monastery
Timings: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Consecrated By: Bishop Wilson
Foundation stone laid on: 1844
Houses: The Pipe Organ; Paintings
Distance From City Center: 5.6 km
Transportation Options: Cab
The second oldest church in North India, this colonial landmark lies on The Ridge in Shimla. Built-in the neo-Gothic style, it is famous for its yellow facade, a lovely interior, and the collection of ancient scriptures. Visitors can attend daily mass at the church and admire its colorful stained glasses.
2. Mall Road
What’s Special: Street Culture
Nearby Attractions: Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex; The Ridge; Himachal State Museum
Timings: No such timings but most shops are open till 9:30 PM
Houses: Restaurants; Cafes; Local shops; Wine shop
Distance From City Center: 6.1 km
Transportation Options: Cab
One of the busiest streets in the city, Mall Road is lined with souvenir shops, hilltop hotels, chic restaurants, and local stalls. Open only for pedestrians, it's a great place to shop for woolens, branded clothes, items made of wood, jewelry, and pottery. Attractions such as Scandal Point, Getty Theater, Town Hall, etc. are located on the road.
3. Jakhoo Temple
What’s Special: Panoramic Views; Temple
Nearby Attractions: Lakkar Bazaar; Christ Church
Timings: 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Built In: Early 21st century
Houses: Lord Hanuman’s Temple
Distance From City Center: 6.9 km
Transportation Options: Cable car ride; Taxi; Hiking
Dedicated to Lord Hanuman, the temple is situated on the tallest hill of Shimla known as Jakhoo Hill. The temple is also famous for its 108-feet tall statue of Lord Hanuman which is visible from most places in Shimla. Visitors can get here by rental taxis or a trek. A good Shimla package will always include a visit to Jakhoo temples in the itinerary.
4. Summer Hills
What’s Special: Distant suburb
Nearby Attractions: Indian Institute of Advanced Study; Viceregal Lodge
Timings: Open 24 hours
Distance From City Center: 5.6 km
Transportation Options: Taxi (One can also choose to walk)
Summer Hills is one of the best places to discover with your Shimla trip plan. Summer hill is a scenic town which is situated 5 kilometers away from the mountain range of Shimla. The place is covered in lush greenery and offers breathtaking views. Summer hill is a part of 7 famous hills in Shimla and is considered to be the best escape from the city’s monotony. The place is famous for the stunning sunrise and sunsets. Also, people come here for trekking and for strolling amidst lush greenery.
5. Shimla State Museum
What’s Special: Collection of ancient sculptures
Nearby Attractions: Scandal Point
Timings: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Closed on Mondays and public holidays)
Built In: 1974
Houses: Library; Traditional garments; Artifacts; Contemporary paintings
Distance From City Center: 3.8 km
Transportation Options: Taxi
The Shimla State Museum is a historic place that was built during the colonial period. The museum is also known as Himachal State Museum and is situated on Mount Pleasant. The place is a museum and a library which boasts of remarkable collection. You will find stunning paintings, handicrafts, sculptures, and artifacts that have been maintained from ancient times.
6. The Ridge
What’s Special: Live performances; Celebrations
Nearby Attractions: Christ Chruch; Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex
Timings: Open 24 hours
Built In: 1880
Houses: Restaurants
Distance From City Center: 375.4 km
Transportation Options: Taxi
The Ridge is that area of the city where one can all gather and celebrate or can go out to have a good time in the evening. It is a large open area where many events happen from time to time. Best of all, many tourist places are situated near it. Some of which include Christ Church and Mall Road.
7. Rashtrapati Niwas
What’s Special: Former residence of the British Viceroy of India
Nearby Attractions: Observatory Hill; Shiv Mandir; Himalayan Bird Park, State Museum
Timings: 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM (closed on Monday)
Designed By: Henry Irwin
Built In: 1888
Houses: Ancient articles
Distance From City Center: 3.3 km
Transportation Options: Taxi
Rashtrapati Niwas is an apt place to be visited by history buffs and connoisseurs. Here, one will find many important articles and important remnants of the British Era. Therefore, one can add this destination to one’s list of places to visit in Shimla.
8. Jakhu Hill
What’s Special: Jakhoo Temple
Nearby Attractions: The Ridge; Mall Road
Timings: Open 24 hours
Houses: Jakhoo Temple
Distance From City Center: 6.9 km
Transportation Options: Cable car; Taxi
Jakhu Hill is the highest elevation point of Shimla (2,455 meters). Atop the hill lies a temple (Jakhoo Temple) dedicated to Lord Hanuman. One can opt to hike till the top or can choose to travel through cable car ride.
9. Himalayan Bird Park
What’s Special: Exotic birds
Nearby Attractions: Viceregal Lodge; Advanced University
Timings: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Closed on Mondays)
Founded By: Sh. S. Chakravarthi
Established In: 1984
Houses: Pheasants, Peacocks, Peafowl
Distance From City Center: 3.3 km
Transportation Options: Taxi; Bus
If you wish to go for bird watching, then you need not go far from Shimla as Himalayan Bird Park is situated at a distance of 3.3 km from the city center. Here, one can spot a plethora of exotic birds. Thus, making it an amazing place to visit.
10. Scandal Point
What’s Special: History
Nearby Attractions: The Ridge, Mall Road
Timings: 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM
Distance From City Center: 5.2 km
Transportation Options: Taxi
Just as the name suggests, the Scandal Point in Shimla is linked to various intriguing events, most specifically the elopement of the Maharaja of Patiala with the daughter of the British Viceroy. Nowadays, it is just a fun place to hang out.
Explore The Queen Of Hills
The scenic beauty of this hill station in heart of Himachal is an extravaganza for everyone. Our tour packages give everyone chance to admire the natural beauty with their loved ones. The neat and clean roads and an efficient administration make a perfect combination for a tourist. These Shimla packages allow travelers to witness different eras of architecture with Colonial style buildings on one side and historic temples on the other. With a customizable itinerary plan for Shimla tour packages, you are open to choose from all the major attractions and favourite activities that you simply can’t afford to miss out on. And, that too under your budget! Popular attractions include Ridge, Mall Road, Kufri.Jakhoo Temple, Theog ,Mashobra, Chail and the most prominent Landmark Christ Church.
Best Time To Visit Shimla
The capital of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla is a charming hill station located at an altitude of 2202 metres above the sea level. Due to its location and picturesque landscape, Shimla has been a popular tourist destination for ages. Every year, a number of tourists flock to Shimla to enjoy its beauty. Whether you want to visit the city for a peaceful retreat or take part in adventure activities, you can possibly do either of it. Although Shimla enjoys a pleasant climate all throughout the year, yet there is a best time to visit Shimla.
March - June
Shimla enjoys summer season from the months of March to June. Summer is Shimla is not that hot as compared to other states in India. The weather remains enjoyable. A lot of tourists come here during this time, especially to enjoy adventure activities. It is also known as the peak season for tourists inflow. The temperature varies between 15°C and 30°C. If you wish to enjoy paragliding or trekking or camping, these months are the perfect time to do so. There are many more places that offer these activities and more. Some of the places to enjoy sports during summer in Shimla are Naldehra, Kufri, Chharabra and Narkanda. It is and ideal to visit some of the best places such as Glenn, Jakhoo Temple, Christ Church and Tara Devi Temple.
July - September
The months between July and September are known as the rainy season in Shimla. ALthough Shimla is located at an altitude and do not experience all the climate change at length, still a change of season can be experienced during the arrival of monsoons. The temperature during monsoon varies between 15°C - 25°C which makes the atmosphere cold and humid. While mid-July and August may receive medium to heavy rainfall, September experiences slightly lower rainfall. It is considered a good time for those honeymooners who are looking for a quiet vacation in a hill station. As there may be chances of landslide, it is not considered a wise decision to try out any kind of adventure activities during this season. If you are booking any of the Shimla holiday packages, you must plan your travel season much before in advance.
October - February
The months between October to February are known as winter season in Shimla. The cold season starts with the month of October and continues till the month of February. As Shimla is a hill station, it experiences cold weather for most times. These seasons record a temperature between 0° C - 17° C. It is a delightful sight to see the snow-covered mountains and peaks. This is ideally the best time to visit Shimla. It is also a perfect time to try out adventure activities such as skiing and ice skating. Places like Annandale, Kali Bari Temple, Lakkar Bazaar, Viceregal Lodge and others serve as perfect sightseeing options during winter.
Decide on a duration which seems the most suitable for you, and book a Shimla tour package with flight from our travel portal to embark on a wonderful excursion that you have ever been to. Decked with snowy peaks, verdant surroundings, astonishing landscapes, and exhilarating zones, here is certainly an amazing experience awaiting for everyone of you. All you have to do is call us, and let us know your chosen duration to get on a vacation to this spectacular place.
How To Reach Shimla
By Train
The Toy Train is another popular means of transport that runs from Kalka to Shimla Railway Station, covering a distance of about 69 kilometers in 7 hours. Kalka, in turn, is the nearest railhead, which is connected to Chandigarh and Delhi by regular trains. You can take the Kalka Shatabdi, which goes from New Delhi Railway Station to Kalka Railway Station via Chandigarh and makes Shimla travel package a highlight for its tourists.
By Road
Tourists can also opt to travel by road. Shimla is well connected to Chandigarh and Delhi via road. A road journey to Shimla takes you through picturesque landscapes of the Kalka Shimla highway that cuts through the prodigal mountains of the Himalayas. Shimla has a great network of roads and is very well connected to major cities in India. You can opt for government buses and minimize the Shimla trip cost and reach the destination in one of the cheapest ways. One can easily book a cab or a taxi and reach the destination directly. A road journey usually takes about 6-7 hours depending on traffic.
With our tastefully crafted Shimla tour packages, you may explore the rejuvenating hills and savour the natural beauty of Shimla. What’s more? You may also hop on a tour to witness its colonial charms and the enchanting mall road. And, get on excursions to nearby pastoral paradise of Kufri, Naldehra, Mashobra and Chail with our all-inclusive holiday packages for Shimla.
