Shimla Tour with Hotel Holiday Home

Shimla Tour with Hotel Holiday Home: Overview

Shimla is the most beautiful hill station in Asia and is celebrated for being the ideal destination for tourists from all over the world. It offers something for every traveller, be its snow-capped mountains, scenic views, religious sites, flourishing forests, free-flowing rivers or tall standing pine and deodar trees. It is one of the most sought-after destinations today as it lures you with its attractions of adventure sports like skiing, trekking, snowboarding, paragliding, river rafting, ice skating and much more.

When it comes to accommodation in Shimla, travellers are spoilt for choice. It has everything from budget hotels to luxury resorts, suiting your requirements. Hotel Holiday Home in Shimla is one of the best options for accommodation in Shimla. It is located 23 km. away from Shimla airport, 2 km. from Shimla railway station and 0.5 km. from the Shimla bus station. The hotel offers spectacular views of the nearby surroundings. The hotel has total 69 rooms which are designed to offer utmost comfort to its guests. You can choose to have your meals at any of the 3 dining facilities offered by the hotel.

Let’s dig in to know more about our Shimla tour with Hotel Holiday Home Package.

Suitable For: Peace seekers, relaxed holiday lovers, budget travellers, mountain lovers, snow buffs, adventure enthusiasts

What is Unique in Shimla Tour with Hotel Holiday Home and why?

Holiday Travel India offers Shimla Tour Package in which we provides best accommodation to stay in Hotel Holiday Home. In which you will find all possible arrangements which is regarded in holiday tour. In this package you will cover Shimla as well as Kufri and our perfect guide will takes you towards adventure activities. Proper guideline of Volvo bus timing and arrange  reservation in Volvo for you.

Shimla Tour with Hotel Holiday Home: Highlights

• Enjoy delightful shopping at Mall Road

• Show off your ice skating skills at the Asia’s largest and only open-air Ice Skating Rink

• Witness 108 feet tall Hanuman statue at Jakhoo temple

• Enjoy a short trek at Jakhoo Hills

• Get enchanted by the peaceful surroundings at the Chadwick waterfall

• Enjoy skiing at the very famous Mahasu Peak

• Have a gala time with kids at Kufri Fun World

• Witness 180 species of birds and uncommon mammals in The Himalayan Nature Park​

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Package Inclusion:

• 03 Nights stay on twin sharing basis

• Breakfast and Dinner

• 02 Day sightseeing of Shimla and Kufri

• Volvo Tickets

• Local vehicle for sightseeing

• Parking, Toll tax and driver hault

Package Exclusion:

• Any kind of personal expenses

• Lunch

• Charges for entertainment activities

• Entry tickets for sightseeing

• Camera tickets

• GST as applicable

How to Reach Shimla

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 Shimla

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°C and 30°C. If you are into adventure sports then this is the ideal time to try paragliding, trekking, camping and rafting

Things to do in Shimla

Rafting at Tattapani

The perfect combination of adventure and beauty, Tattapani is an amazing spot for a fun-filled and memorable day.  Tattapani is about 60 kilometers from Shimla, and is a popular spot for hot springs too. You can avail the 14 km long or the 36 km long rafting route. River rafting in the cold water of River Sutlej, one of the longest rivers of India can be a lot of fun and exciting.

Shop at local bazaars

Shimla also has a range of charming markets and places to visit in Shimla for shopaholics. One of the most popular places to go to for shopping is at the Mall road in Shimla. This place is the shopping hub and commercial center of Shimla. One can find small souvenirs and knick-knacks here along with handicrafts and other artifacts that Shimla is famous for.

Yak Rides

Horse riding and Yak Riding in Kufri is popular tourist activity especially for kids to be taken around to different view points on a horseback. These Yaks are also known for their milk and cloth making wools. They are also eaten as meat. Also, these beasts are very special entertainer in Tibetan Festivals in Himachal Pradesh. Some Yaks are forest Yaks which are very dangerous and cannot be used for Safaris.

Skiing On the Slopes of Mahasu Peak

Kufri, the winter sports capital of Shimla, leaves each and every visitor splendid with its beautiful white cover of snow. The slopes, the heights, and the snowy carpet it offers are the most adventurous platforms for skiing. The thick cover of snow is perfect for hosting the adventurous sport. Skiing, purchase one of the most popular winter sports has now become the signature sport of Himachal Pradesh during winters. Tourist from all over the country and ski loving international tourists converge on Himachal Pradesh during winters to enjoy the thrill and excitement of racing down the snow clad slope.

Trekking in Chail

The Chail Sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh is a peaceful retreat for the wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. The Chail Wildlife Sanctuary covered in Deodar and Oak Forests has a rich plethora of flora and fauna.  Chail is the place where Trekking is one of the most pleasurable activities. The treks in the area provide many interesting sights and sounds of the picturesque nature.

Places to visit in Shimla

Shimla Ridge: The town spills downwards, with winding roads linking up settlements and stone steps connecting each layer. The Cart Road encircles the base of the main settlement, and is the highest motorable road of Shimla. The Mall is open only to pedestrians. There is a lift run by the Himachal Tourist Department that connects the railway stations and Cart Road to the Mall.

The Mall Shimla: The Mall Shimla is the main attraction in Shimla, lined with shops selling woolen garments and shawls, handicrafts, departmental stores, eateries and old colonial timber houses. There is a palpable change of character from the times when the l was strictly out of bounds for all natives except royalty, to the Indian crowds that walk down it today.

Christ Church: At the eastern edge of the Ridge is the famous Christ Church, which was consecrated in 1857. It is a prominent yellow painted building with a Victorian-Gothic spire. In the church some of the finest stained glass windows in India depict faith, hope, charity, fortitude, patience, and humility.

Tudor Library: Nearby to the church is the mock- Tudor Library, which was built in 1910.

Scandal Point: On the other extreme of the Ridge is the Scandal Point. A statue of the Lala Lajpat Rai dominates the place and groups of local people gather here in the afternoon for some casual chit-a-chat. The temple of Kali Bari is nearby to the Scandal Point enshrines the idol of Shyamla Devi, the presiding deity of Shimla. Town Hall reminds of the colonial past of Shimla, the timber lined General Post Office and the old Gaiety Theatre remind of teh British Era. This popular hall was home to the Shimla Amateur Dramatic Society, complete with a gentlemen’s club where the discussion veered around the noble pursuit of cricket and horse racing.

St. Michael’s Cathedral/ Shimla church: The other important church, St. Michael’s Cathedral, which is built like a cruciform, is just off the Mall. Vice Regal Lodge, now known as the Rashtrapati Niwas (President’s House) is the most impressive colonial edifice of Shimla, located on the top of Observatory Hill, this Elizabethan mansion was built in 1888 for Lord Dufferin. It now houses the Institute of Advanced Studies, and is open only in some parts to the public.

The Glen: A thickly wooded area 4 kms to the northwest past the Cecil Hotel, Chadwick Falls, at 1,586 metres where the river drops 67 metres and is best visited during the monsoons.

The Sankat Mochan Temple: About 7 kms on the Shimla-Kalka road and the Himalayan Aviary close to the Viceregal Lodge, with a selection of birds like the monal, pheasant, pea fowls and peacocks. The Summer Hill is in suburbs of Shimla and is located about 5 kms away the town and a stop on the Kalka-Shimla rail line, has quiet walks through wooded surroundings. The Himachal Pradesh University is also located here.

The Summer Hill: The Summer Hill is in suburbs of Shimla and is located about 5 kms away the town and a stop on the Kalka-Shimla rail line, has quiet walks through wooded surroundings. The Himachal Pradesh University is also located here.

About Holiday Home

The Holiday Home Shimla, the flagship hotel of Himachal Tourism in Shimla which provides a convenient location for you, whether you are business people or leisure travelers. Facing the heart of town, the resort is lying in the vicinity of all the important spots of the town. The resort offers all the ways for you full pleasure during your vacations in the lovely hill town.

Hotel The Holiday Home has as many as 69 airy, lavish and well-furnished rooms divided into 7 Luxury Rooms, 15 Super Deluxe Rooms, 10 Cozy Deluxe Rooms, 15 Deluxe Rooms, 14 Semi Deluxe Rooms, 2 Regular Rooms, and 6 Economy Rooms, equipped with all the latest amenities such as wall to wall carpeting, attached bathrooms with running hot and cold water, Satellite Television, Telephone, Room service and Laundry facility, among others.

FACILITIES PROVIDED

• Conference Hall with capacity of 200 persons

• Restaurant serving Indian, Chinese, Continental and Himachali Cuisine

• Wall to wall carpeting in rooms

• Satellite Television

• Room service

• Laundry facility available

• Parking within premises

• Car rental

• Doctor on call

• Safe Deposit facility

• Video games

• Beauty Parlor

• Pastry Shop

• Bar serving Indian and Foreign Liquor

• MasterCard/Visa/American Express Credit Cards accepted

• Gym

• Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Therapy

Shimla to Kalka by train

Kalka to Shimla through toy train offers a grand view of pine covered hill tops, flora and fauna, and the typical picture which makes the hills, queen of hills.  Toy train has now come under the world heritage list of UNESCO and stands at fourth rank.  It fascinates the visitors and there is no going back to their native places. The scenic beauty which starts from Kalka to Shimla is thrilling and wonderful throughout the route. The Kalka Shimla route is 96 km long, including 103 tunnels except for one which no longer exists. The Kalka Shimla train track is a narrow gauge.  Every tunnel has its own story. The longest tunnel of Barog will take around 3 minutes to reach the other end. Visitors will also come across the artful humped bridges.

Shimla in December

Shimla has pleasant climate throughout the year, it experiences cold winters. You can also visit Shimla during winter months. The hill station witness’s heavy snowfall and tourists throng Shimla in December during Christmas and New Year.

Mashobra to Shimla

A very beautiful and mesmerizing place, Mashobra is located in the Shimla district of the picturesque Himachal Pradesh. Mashobra is one of those destinations in India where the climate remains pleasant all year round. It is at a distance of 12 km away from Shimla.

The visitors are get opportunities to indulge in various startling activities such as boating and trekking and also to absorb the natural beauty and panoramic views of the place.

Kufri Adventure Activities

Kufri Fun World

Kufri Fun World is an amusement park having a number of enjoyable rides for the kids. This park also features the world’s` highest go – kart tract – which obviously includes the adults as well. If you're travelling with kids, this will definitely be the highlight of their trip. There's even a canteen where you can stop for a snack.

Be sure to try the other rides. The excitement of the swinging pirate ship is heightened by stunning views across the mountains. Children will love the gentler rides, such as the merry-go-round and the swings. Stop for a rest and a snack at the canteen, which serves a range of local and international food.