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The 11 best shimla tours in India, gathered in one place. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Walk Shimla’s colonial heart with a local guide, from Christ Church and The Mall to Betink’s Castle and IIAS in 3 hours.
“Shimla may be a small town but it has an incredible history and so much to do. Raju was an excellent guide who really connects with his tour group, making it a more personal and enjoyable experience. Raju is passionate about his town and brought it to life for me. When I return, I will…”
A 2-hour private heritage walk in Shimla, from Christ Church to IIAS. Local guide, colonial sights, temples, castles, and culture.
“This private walking tour through Shimla was a fantastic way to explore the city’s colonial heritage. Starting at Christ Church, we passed landmarks like Betink’s Castle, Gorton Castle, and the Railway Board Building—each rich in history and striking architecture. The tour ended at the stunning Indian Institute of Advanced Study, offering beautiful views and a…”
Private Shimla and Kufri tour with hotel pickup, top viewpoints from Jakhoo to Mall Road, and great value for $39.
“Great way to explore shimla and Kufri. Great was very experienced and provided thorough explanation of all sites.”
Walk Shimla’s colonial core in 2 hours. See Viceregal Lodge, Gorton Castle, rail heritage, and Jakhoo’s Kalibari Temple with a guide.
“Verry good Guide”
Eat a traditional Himachali meal in a Shimla home with local hosts, off-menu dishes, and real conversation for about $16 and 2 hours.
“Very bad approach , unclean, no soap for washing hands, below averahe bathroom, no place to sit to eat , sat on bed to eatvthe dood, ordinary food . Complete waste of money and time . Go to a better clean place . This place should not ne on the list of places to go…”
3-hour private hike to Jakhu Hill from Christ Church with a local guide, Jakhoo Temple visit, and views of the giant Hanuman statue.
“Excellent hike up to Jakhu temple. Not too challenging but enjoyable and was fantastic to be able to go inside the temple at the top”
Cycle or hike Shimla’s water catchment sanctuary for quiet forest trails, water-system history, and guided e-rickshaw wildlife views.
“This tour was absolutely fantastic. Our tour guide Pawan took care of all of the necessary details. This includes contacting me several days before our arrival to confirm the pick up location and any mobility issues that may have existed. This was really reassuring as it was the first time of using GYG for an…”
Private 8-hour Shimla temple tour with a local guide, hilltop views, mythology explanations, and hotel pickup for $43 per person.
“I recently had the pleasure of touring Shimla with Raghav, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. From start to finish, he was friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive to every detail. We explored the scenic Mall Road, visited the historic sites like the Tara Devi Temple and the Shree Sankat Mochan Temple. Raghav showed me…”
Private full-day Shimla tour with a local guide, air-conditioned car, temples, markets, and hills. 8 hours from $43.
“Great tour, worth every penny! Had a lovely day being showed around Shimla. Very knowledgeable guide, answered every stupid question I had about everything. Would 100% recommend.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Shimla’s colonial landmarks, bird park views, and a final Kali Bari Temple stop, with photo tips and a hot drink.
“Tour clearly states that admission is included. Ended up paying to get into Viceregal Lodge, Bird Park and State Museum. Did not see Vidhan Sabha Canteen or Gorton Castle at all. Guide did not speak enough English to be useful and knew less about the places we were visiting than we did after reading the…”
Private full-day mountain biking in Shimla with helmets, picnic lunch and water. Guided, customizable route on rural trails and tracks.
“We had an awesome time with our guide David. The bikes were really good and David did his best to adjust the tour according to our wishes and fitness level. It was real fun exploring with him the surprisingly calm surrounding of Shimla by bike.”
