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A Week in Shimla: Exploring Temples, Ropeways, and More

Narendra Panwar

5 Oct 2023

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Embark on an unforgettable journey to Shimla, Himāchal Pradesh, India. Discover ancient temples, enjoy breathtaking views from the ridge, and indulge in delicious meals at Hotel Vivek Palace. Join me as I share my 8-day itinerary for an enriching solo adventure.

Trip to Shimla

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Viator

Day 1

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$125

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$ 6

Diamond Bar and Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

15 - 18 min

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Kamna Devi Temple

Sitting on top of Prospect Hill, this Hindu temple dedicated to Kali features scenic mountain views.

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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$5

85 - 102 min

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Hotel Vivek Palace,Naldehra

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

19 - 23 min

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Basantpur Bhojanalay

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Day 2

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$125

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$ 4

Diamond Bar and Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

19 - 28 min

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Directions

The Ridge

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$5

79 - 95 min

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Basantpur Bhojanalay

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

19 - 23 min

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Hotel Vivek Palace,Naldehra

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 3

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$137

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$ 2

Diamond Bar and Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

18 - 27 min

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Jwala Devi Temple Himachal jagarwalo ki kuldevi

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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$5

64 - 77 min

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Hotel Vivek Palace,Naldehra

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

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Hotel Vivek Palace,Naldehra

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 4

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$142

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$ 2

Diamond Bar and Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

18 - 27 min

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Christ Church, Shimla

Neo-Gothic-style church in scenic, romantic surrounds with stained glass & a pipe organ.

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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$10

72 - 87 min

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Hotel Vivek Palace,Naldehra

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

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Hotel Vivek Palace,Naldehra

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 5

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$167

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$ 4

Diamond Bar and Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

12 - 17 min

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Kali Bari Temple, Shimla

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

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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$10

9 - 11 min

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Jakhu Ropeway Shimla

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

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$25

65 - 78 min

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Hotel Vivek Palace,Naldehra

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

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Hotel Vivek Palace,Naldehra

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 6

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$137

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$ 4

Diamond Bar and Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Shri Hanuman Mandir Jakhoo

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$5

64 - 77 min

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Hotel Vivek Palace,Naldehra

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

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Hotel Vivek Palace,Naldehra

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 7

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$0

Day 8

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$0

Budget breakdown: $852 In total

Activities & Food:$833

Transport:$19