4-night Shimla holiday extension from £745pp
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.
Our Holiday Extension to Shimla is available with the following tours:
The Golden Triangle & Ranthambore, Indian Wildlife Adventure, Deccan Odyssey’s Cultural Discovery and The Brahmaputra River & Darjeeling
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.
Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
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.
Breakfast and dinner
A Freedom Day in Shimla to relax or further explore this wonderful town at your leisure. Alternatively, 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.
Breakfast and dinner
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 Welcomhotel Dwarka for our final night in India.
Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner
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 Deccan Odyssey Cultural Discovery, or our Brahmaputra River and Darjeeling tour, your itinerary will be confirmed at the time of booking.
Breakfast and in-flight meals and drinks
Flexibility is something we always like to offer at Distant Journeys, and our tours of India are no exception. That is why at the end of your Golden Triangle & Ranthambore tour we offer a variety of extensions, so you decide where you would like to explore. Maybe head to the lower Himalayas to see the stunning sights of Shimla.
Departure date | Price (pp) | ||
2025 | |||
February – September | From £795 | ||
October – December | From £815 | ||
2026 | |||
January – April | From £815 |
Prices: Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double room.
Single occupancy supplement: All dates from £295.
Minimum numbers: 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.
Visa information: A Tourist visa is required for travel to India. For more information on applying for your visa and the associated costs, please refer to our FAQ’s page.
Important information: Prices are subject to availability but the correct price will always be confirmed before you book. For full terms and conditions see our terms and conditions page.
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