Chandigarh to Shimla Tour Package - Famous Paradise of Himachal Pradesh

Chandigarh to Shimla Tour Package: Overview

Chandigarh to Shimla tour package takes you to the beautiful tourist destinations in North India like Chandigarh, Shimla, Kufri and Fagu. By opting for Chandigarh to Shimla tour package, you and your loved one can explore the best of Himachal Pradesh’s incredible hillside destinations. These destinations are renowned for their scenic spots, cool climate, picturesque views, exquisite monuments, rich culture and religious sites.

These destinations also serve as an ideal place for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts and adventure enthusiasts. One can take part in numerous adventure activities like skiing, river rafting, paragliding, snow biking, to name a few.

So quench your thirst for an exquisite holiday by booking our Chandigarh to Shimla tour package and enjoy a comfortable stay with soul fulfilling experience.

Suitable For: Nature lovers, Snow lovers, Mountaineers, History buffs, Couples, Families, Leisure Lovers and Photographers

What is Unique in Chandigarh to Shimla Tour Package and why

Shimla Kufri Tour Package is unique blend package in which we offer the entire famous excursion and guide all possible activities which held in Shimla Kufri as well as we take you towards famous Tara Devi Temple. In this Package we add providing good accommodation in well ranked hotel and arrange good tour guide for you.

Chandigarh to Shimla Tour Package: Highlights

• Experience the nightlife of Chandigarh

• Visit the very famous Mughal garden in Chandigarh, Pinjore Garden

• A walk down the Mall Road of Shimla to shop for intricate Himachali handicrafts 

• Enjoy the scenic Chadwick Falls

• Spot rare Himalayan species at The Himalayan Aviary

• Visit Green Valley, the beautiful natural dale near Kufri

• Witness snow-capped landscapes and the picturesque views from Kufri

• Enjoy tranquil and scenic walk at Fag

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Package Inclusion:

• 05 Nights stay at twin sharing Basis

• Breakfast and Dinner

• 01 Full Day sightseeing of Shimla

• 02 Full Day sightseeing of Shimla with Kufri

• Private Vehicle for Pick up drop and local sightseeing

• Parking, Toll tax and driver hault

Package Exclusion:

• Personal expenses of any kind

• Lunch  and evening snacks

• Charges for entertainment activities

• Entry tickets for various sightseeing places

• Camera tickets

• Guide charges

• GST as applicable?

How to Reach Shimla from Chandigarh

By Flight: The nearest airport to Shimla is situated at Jubbarhatti, 22 kms from Shimla has regular flights from Delhi but due to bad weather conditions, flights may be irregular. Alternatively better option is to reach Chandigarh Airport at a distance of 120 Kms away, from Chandigarh , you can board Holiday Travel Taxi to reach Shimla in approx 2.5-3 hours.

By Toy Train from Kalka: From Kalka, the Narrow-Gauge Kalka-Shimla Unesco - Heritage Toy Train connects to Shimla. The total distance covered is 96 kms from Kalka to Shimla with 107 Tunnels & 864 Bridges. The Shimla toy train starts Journey at 656 meters (2,152 ft) above sea level in Kalka and reaches Shimla at an altitude of 2,076 meters.

The route offers a panoramic feast of the picturesque Himalayas from the Shivalik foot hills at Kalka to several important points such as Dharampur, Solan, Kandaghat, Taradevi, Barog, Salogra,  Summerhill and Shimla. The Railway has 919 curves, the sharpest being 48 degrees. The journey takes about five-and-a-half hours to reach Shimla.

By Train: Indian Railways connects up-to Kalka ( about 100kms from shimla) By broad-gauge line. The Kalka station is connected to most major cities in India, including Delhi and Calcutta.

Best time to visit for Himachal Holiday

Best time to visit Shimla in March to June, this is a popular tourist season in Shimla as the weather is quite pleasant and perfect for outdoor activities. The temperature is comfortable and usually varies between 15 degree C and 30 degree C. If you are into adventure sports then this is the ideal time to try paragliding, trekking, camping and rafting.

Himachal Pradesh food

Kaale Channe ka Khatta is a traditional Pahari Dish which is sour in taste and is usually served with rice. This dish is usually served with Madra. Now you know what not to miss when in the region of Himachal Pradesh.

Famous Temple in Shimla

Tara Devi Temple

Tara Devi Temple is located on the top of a hill in Shimla and is a very famous tourist destination of the place. The Tara Devi temple is situated at about 11 kilometers from Shimla and can be seen while travelling on the Kalka Shimla National Highway. You can see the backdrop of the lofty Himalayas when you visit the Tara Devi temple. The clean and fresh air works wonders on you helping you to relax from the day to day worries in life.

Kali Bari Temple: Kali Bari Temple is a temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Shyamala, from which the hill station-and capital of Himachal Pradesh. The present temple was built by the British in 1845; however the original shrine was created by Bengali devotees. Kali Bari Temple is very popular among Hindu pilgrims. The temple remains jam packed during Navaratras and Pooja holidays.

Jakhoo Temple: This temple of Lord Hanuman, the most faithful aide to Lord Rama is located in the thick forests of Jakhu hills. The devotees need to cover a steep hill trek of around 2 kms to reach the temple which is 2.5 km from the Ridge and offers beautiful views of the Shivalik Mountains and the nearby town of Sanjauli. It is the highest peak in Shimla and gives shelter to countless playful monkeys which can be found waiting to be fed by visitors

Shimla Historical Place

Shimla is full of historically important monuments and is perhaps the best place to witness history unfolded. The wonderful monuments and the rich history attached with the destination. Shimla is filled with numerous imposing buildings and structures that are not only historically important but also happen to be the top tourist attractions in Shimla visited by tourist. There are some Historical places are given to provide your more Knowledge

Rashtrapati Niwas: The Rashtrapati Niwas, also known as Viceregal Lodge, is located on the Observatory Hills of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. It was formerly the residence of the British Viceroy of India.  There is a museum located inside the institution that houses the photographs and the texts from the era of the British colonial rule. One of the famous alumni of this institute is Burmese Nobel Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi who stayed here as a research fellow for about two years from 1987-1989

Kali Bari Temple: The famous Kalibari Temple of Shimla is a popular tourist destination, and is dedicated to Goddess Kali, who is also known as Shyamala. The famous Kalibari Temple of Shimla is a popular tourist attraction and is situated at a very strategic location. The temple was built in the year 1845 and is dedicated to Goddess Kali who is also known as Shyamala. It is from the name of Goddess Shyamala that Shimla derives its name.

Shimla Heritage Museum: The State Museum Shimla is housed in an old Victorian mansion carefully altered to adapt it to the museum. There are many colonial structures and heritage sites in Shimla that are of great historical importance. The museum also has a doll gallery which has several bride and groom dolls among many others which are admired by all visitors. Some archeological artifacts are also found here which include stone images from the 8th century.

Jubbal Palace: Jubbal Palace is among the most prominent places to see in Jubbal. The Palace situated at an altitude of 7000 ft above sea level is one of the popular heritage sites in Himachal state.  The Jubbal Palace is colored in cream hue and is admired with sloping roofs and red chimneys. The lower portion of the Palace known as Rana's abode consists of sandstone and is noteworthy for the vast stacks of deodar timber used in its structure. The modern wing of the Palace has an Indo-European design and feel with convoluted wooden ceilings and the works. The main entrance to the Palace is through a massive wooden door about 18 ft high and 7 ft wide. It is covered with copper and studded with coins.

Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex: Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex is a significant tourist hot spot. Opened on the 30th of May in 1887, this historic cultural centre was designed by Henry Irwin. The building's exquisite Gothic style of architecture is a true manifestation of Victorian artistry. This heritage building is now venue to numerous performing arts and cultural programmes in the city along with artistic and historical displays.

Traditional food of Shimla

Tourists look around to find where to find Delicious Himachali Food, They can see only Punjabi Food Joints, Italian Jolints, Bakeries, Chinese Food Stalls, Not no-where Himachali Dishes. authetic and traditional Himachali food like khoru, patore, babroo, chaa ghosht, murgh anardana, Dham , Simply head towards any of Oberoi Group of Hotels ( Wild Flower Hall, Clarks, or cecil) and enjoy the long forgotten traditional Himachali recipes.

Restaurants/ cafes in shimla

Shimla is so much more than the bustling, snow-capped capital of Himachal Pradesh. It is prefers by most of the traveler as a holiday paradise. Shimla has a range of restaurants which serve different cuisines like North Indian, South Indian, Chinese and Continental etc

Cafe Sol: Cafe Sol is located on the roof of Hotel Combermere on the Mall road. It's a perfect place for people who love exploring new places.

Cecil Restaurant: The wood-paneling decor with Chandeliers adds an old world charm to the entire ambience. The menu has a long variety of Indian food as well as Thai curries. A bit high on the bill side, but is a place worth the experience.

Ashiana & Goofa:  The twin-restaurants have a very cozy and calm ambiance surrounded by the stunning views of the adjoining areas over great food and delightful drinks. Ashiana is in the basement and has prices 25% lower than Goofa's, serving same food from the same kitchen

People/Lifestyle of Shimla

The people of Shimla are among the warmest and friendliest people of India. They believe in simple living and are content with whatever they have got in life. The locals here are known as the Pahari Peoples. However in modern times, the people living in Shimla are known as Shimlaites. The Shimlaites make their living through agriculture and livestock. The women here wear Salwar, Kameez, Kurta or the long knee length gown known as Juan Chadiyan which reflects their culture.

Himachali Dress

Himachal Pradesh is one of the untouched, pristine and one of the most popular states in India has a diverse clothing styles. One’s clothes always reflect one’s traditions, culture, environment in which one is living and many other factors. There are many differences in the clothes worn by different tribal groups.