Colonial Heritage Tour
This walk offers a glimpse of Shimla’s faded but glorious history and takes in lots of old colonial architecture.
Area
Himalaya
Type
Art & Architecture
History
Grade
Standard
Who
Adults
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Half Day
Starting with a visit to Viceroy Lodge followed by a 2-hour walk which takes you along the Mall Road visiting the centre of Shimla Town, Christ Church, The Ridge, Gaiety Theatre, Scandal Point and Gorton's Castle before finishing for lunch at Oberoi Cecil.
Please note Viceroy Lodge is closed on Mondays
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