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🏔️ Shimla Adventure: 6 Days of Thrills and Nature

Ankit Chopra

21 Dec 2023

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Embark on an exhilarating journey to Shimla and experience the perfect blend of adventure and serenity. Discover breathtaking peaks, explore enchanting temples, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this picturesque hill station. Get ready for an unforgettable escapade in the lap of the Himalayas!

Trip to Shimla

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Kufri Fun World, Mahashu Peak, Himalayan Nature Park

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$40

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$ 2

Kufri Fun World

Large, year-round theme park offering rides, adventure sports & snow activities in winter.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Mahashu Peak, Kufri

Mountain with hiking routes through thick forest, trekking on horseback & a summit temple.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$5

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Himalayan Nature Park Kufri

Zoo housing Himalayan species such as snow leopards & brown bears in a forested setting.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$10

Day 2Thrills and Wildlife at Nagsons Amusement Park Hip Hip Hurray and Shimla Reserve Forest Sanctuary

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$19

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$ 2

Nagsons Amusement Park Hip Hip Hurray

Amusement park featuring zip-lines, rides, a cinema, a restaurant, an art gallery, crafts & more.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$15

44 - 53 min

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Directions

Shimla Reserve Forest Sanctuary

951-hectare area of forested mountainside crisscrossed with small streams & home to native wildlife.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$4

Day 3Adventure Galore at Kufri Adventure Park, Shri Hanuman Mandir Jakhoo, and Jakhu Hill

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$29

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$ 2

Kufri Adventure Park

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

38 - 46 min

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Directions

Shri Hanuman Mandir Jakhoo

Scenic mountaintop Hindu temple with a massive sculpture of Lord Hanumaan & many wild monkeys.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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$4

1 - 2 min

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Jakhu Hill

The highest peak in Shimla, featuring an ancient temple, trees & a huge statue of Hindu god Hanuman.

11:45 AM - 1:45 PM

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$5

Day 4Spiritual Sojourn to Vaishno Devi Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Tibetan Refugee Market, Dorje Drak Monastery, and Chail Sanctuary

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$35

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$ 6

Vaishno Devi Temple

Hindu temple complex featuring ornate, multi-tiered structures & a subterranean sanctuary.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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$5

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple

Popular Hindu temple complex in a picturesque setting known for its views & tranquil atmosphere.

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

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$5

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Tibetan Refugee Market

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

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$5

21 - 26 min

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Dorje Drak Monastery

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

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$5

52 - 63 min

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Chail Sanctuary

Viewing of wildlife like birds & monkeys is a popular activity at this large, forested preserve.

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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$15

Day 5Cultural Delights at The Ridge, Gaiety Theatre Shimla, Himachal State Museum, and Chadwick Falls

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$30

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$ 4

The Ridge

Bustling paved promenade with a no-cars policy lined with shops, cafes & historic architecture.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$5

1 - 2 min

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Gaiety Theatre shimla

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$10

21 - 26 min

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Himachal State Museum

Art & artifacts such as ancient tools, dolls, coins & traditional garments in a Victorian mansion.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

9 - 11 min

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Chadwick Falls

Towering waterfall in a gorge amid dense pine & deodar forest, accessible via a short trail.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$5

Day 6Exploring Shimla's Heritage at Town Hall, Bantony Castle, Baba Bhalku Rail Museum, Kali Bari Temple, Gorton Castle, Himalayan Bird Park, and Prospect Hill

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$60

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$ 4

Town Hall

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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$5

4 - 6 min

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Bantony Castle

Colonial-era Maharaja palace with Tudor architecture & expansive grounds, slated to become a museum.

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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$15

7 - 10 min

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Baba Bhalku Rail Museum

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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$10

12 - 18 min

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Kali Bari Temple, Shimla

Circa-1845 hilltop temple accessible by stairs & popular for picturesque mountain views.

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Gorton Castle

Originally constructed in the 19th century, this landmark castle boasts neo-Gothic architecture.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$10

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Himalayan Bird Park

Small, simple park, open in summer only, exhibiting a range of native & exotic birds.

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

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$5

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Prospect Hill

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

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$5

Budget breakdown: $231 In total

Activities & Food:$213

Transport:$18