The Oberoi Cecil Hotel
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Shimla’s heritage as the summer capital during the days of the British Raj is seen in its many fine examples of Victorian architecture, including the famous Vice Regal Lodge, the f…
4-night Shimla Holiday Extension
From £795 per person
4 nights
India
Introduction
Shimla was known as the ‘Queen of the Hills’ and was the summer capital during British rule in India. Surrounded by steep forested hills falling away on all sides, and with snow-covered mountains as a backdrop, it is little wonder Shimla exerted such a magnetic influence and blossomed into a thriving British hill station.
Itinerary
Day 1: Shimla, 3 nights
An early start this morning, as we bid farewell to our fellow travelling companions and begin our journey to Shimla. At the train station, we board the Shatabdi Express train for our wonderful journey north to Kalka. On arrival in Kalka, we switch to the Himalayan toy train, a historic rail journey on a narrow gauge railway. Carriages on the toy train are small and are not air-conditioned, but this is more than compensated by the increasingly spectacular views across the lower Himalayas. On arrival into Shimla, we transfer to the fabulous Oberoi Cecil Hotel, where we will stay for the next three nights.
Included meals:
Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Your accommodation:
The Oberoi Cecil Hotel
Day 2: Shimla
The best way to explore Shimla’s most important sights and landmarks is on foot, and we discover the many reminders of British colonial life on this morning’s walking tour, including arguably Shimla’s most impressive building – Viceregal Lodge.
Included meals:
Breakfast and dinner
Your accommodation:
The Oberoi Cecil Hotel
Day 3: Shimla Freedom Day
A Freedom Day in Shimla to relax or further explore this wonderful town at your leisure. You may wish to take a walking tour and join ‘The Sleeping Beauty Trail’, to learn more about how Shimla has evolved over the years.
Included meals:
Breakfast and dinner
Your accommodation:
The Oberoi Cecil Hotel
Day 4: Delhi, Overnight
Following breakfast, we transfer by road to Chandigarh, where we board our train to Delhi. We transfer to either the Pride Plaza Hotel Aerocity, or the ITC Maurya for our final night in India.
Included meals:
Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
Your accommodation:
Pride Plaza Aerocity Hotel, ITC Maurya Hotel
Day 5: Depart Delhi / Arrive UK
Our Indian adventure comes to a close. Our flight departs this morning, arriving in the UK this evening.
*Please note, if joining our Shimla Holiday Extension, after our Journey Through the Himalayas, Deccan Odyssey Cultural Discovery or our Brahmaputra River and Darjeeling tour, your itinerary will be confirmed at the time of booking.
Included meals:
Breakfast and in-flight meals and drinks
What's included
- First class and deluxe hotels in great locations
- Hotel porterage
- Applicable hotel taxes
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Two packed lunches
- Services of an experienced guide and driver
- All overseas transfers
- Return train travel between Delhi and Shimla
- Your holiday is covered by our Price Promise
- Your holiday is fully ATOL protected
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Your accommodation
Pride Plaza Aerocity Hotel
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A stone’s throw away from Delhi’s International Airport, the Pride Plaza Aerocity has a truly relaxing atmosphere. For example, in preparation for your flight home, you can unwind …
ITC Welcomhotel Dwarka
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Conveniently located close to both the heart of New Delhi and its airport, the ITC Welcomhotel Dwarka, is a stylish, cosmopolitan hotel combining comfort with elegance.…
Dates & Prices
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double room.
2025
Date
Price (Per person)
November 2025
From
£815
December 2025
From
£815
2026
Date
Price (Per person)
January 2026
From
£815
February 2026
From
£815
March 2026
From
£815
April 2026
From
£795
May 2026
From
£795
September 2026
From
£825
October 2026
From
£845
November 2026
From
£815
December 2026
From
£815
2027
Date
Price (Per person)
January 2027
From
£815
February 2027
From
£815
March 2027
From
£815
April 2027
From
£795
May 2027
From
£795
Single occupancy supplements
For solo travellers, the relevant single supplement should be added to the extension cost.Applicable dates
Supplement price
All dates
from £295
A minimum of 2 guests from the tour is required for this extension. If only one passenger is taking the extension a higher single supplement may be applicable.
Single occupancy supplement: All dates from £295.
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