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Rail Tours Package India
Hill Station Tour of Shimla
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Shimla - Hill Station Tour By Rail |
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Duration : 06 Nights / 07 Days
Destination
: Delhi - Kalka - Shimla
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
You will be met by our representative at the airport and transfer to
hotel. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
Morning tour of tour of Old Delhi visiting Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana -
the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid
and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Afternoon visit Qutub Minar
built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War
Memorial Arch ), Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple. Also
drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat
Buildings and Connaught Place shopping centre.
Day 03 : Delhi - Kalka - Shimla
Morning transfer to Railway Station to connect Train # 2011 Kalka
Shatabdi Express dep. 07:40 hrs arrive Kalka at 12:00 hrs. Later connect
Train # 255 Himalayan Queen at 12:10 hrs. / arrive Shimla at 17:20 hrs.
. Rest day free for leisure. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 04 : Shimla
Full day free to explore the city. Major attractions are,
The Mall : - a busy shopping area with old colonial buildings , souvenir
shops and restaurants. At the top end of the Mall is Scandal Point, a
large open square with a view of the town - a favorite rendezvous for
visitors and the local people. Overlooking it is the elegant Christ
Church with its fine stained glass windows. The laby-rinth of Shimla's
bazaars spill over the edge of the Mall.
Viceregal Lodge : Housed in the Gothic splendor of the Viceregal Lodge
is the Indian Institute of Advanced studies, India's premier academy for
higher research.
Himachal State Museum : Very close to the Institute, in a colonial
building set in spacious lawns, is the museum. It has collections of
Pahari miniatures, stone sculpture, local handicrafts, textiles and
embroidery.
Jakhoo Hill: The steep climb to Jakhoo Hill, Shimla's highest point, is
rewarding for superb views of the town and its surroundings. At the top
is an old Hanuman temple. (2 Km )
Annandale : The open grounds at Annandale, below the ridge, was a
favorite location in the days of the eRaji - the venue of picnics,
cricket and polo matches and gymkhana. races. (2.4 Km )
The Glen : A pretty picnic spot beyond Annandale is located in the
thickly wooded Glen, beside a sparkling stream. ( 4 Km )
Day 05 : In Shimla
Full day free to explore the hill station. Visit,
Summer Hill: The quiet and lovely suburb of Summer Hill has secluded,
shady walks and charming views. It was here that Gandhiji stayed on his
visits to Shimla, in the elegant Gerogian mansion that belonged to
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur. Summer Hill is located on the Shimla -Kalka
railway line. (5 Km )
Chadwick Falls: Just beyond Summer Hill is the 67 m waterfall, cascading
into a deep gorge. The Falls are best seen after the monsoon. (7 Km
mile)
Prospect Hill: A 15 minute climb from Boileauganj, Prospect Hill is
another favorite walk and vantage point with breath-taking views. There
is little temple to Kamna Devi on the top of the hill ( 5 Km)
Sanjauli: A serene location with delightful walks, Sanjauli is ideal for
a tranquil weekend. There are fine vistas and the lights of Shimla and
Chail can be seen twinkling at night. On the other side, Mashobra and
Naldehra are visible
Day 06 : Shimla
Full day free to relax or to explore the city by own.
Day 07 : Shimla - Kalka - Delhi
Morning free for leisure. Afternoon drive to Kalka Railway Station
(about 2 ½ hrs) to connect Train # 2012 Kalka Shatabdi Express dep.
17:30 hrs. arr. New Delhi at 21:40 hrs. Later transfer to international
airport to connect flight for onward destination
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