Colonial trails walking tour in Shimla

• Guided walking tour • English, Hindi, and Pahari speaking local guide • One-way walking tour from Christ Church to the Indian Institute of Advanced Study • Engaging local insights and conversations

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• Infants and young children are permitted in a pram or stroller. • Nearby public transportation options are accessible. • This activity is not advisable for individuals with spinal injuries. • Pregnant individuals are also advised against participation. • Those with poor cardiovascular health should reconsider. • This is appropriate for individuals of all fitness levels. • Participants will not gain entry to any attractions, as admission is not included.

To receive a full refund, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time.

• The tour commences outside Christ Church, which is the second oldest church in Northern India, following St John's Church in Meerut. Services are held in both Hindi and English, with Rev. Sohan Lal currently serving as the Presbyter-In-Charge. • The Ridge road is a spacious open area situated at the heart of Shimla. • Scandal Point marks the intersection of the Mall Road and the Ridge Road on its western side. • The red brick Telegraph Office, created by Scottish architect Scott Begg in 1922, is an attractive site along Mall Road. • Positioned on Kalibari Road, just a short distance from Shimla's notable Scandal Point, Bantony Castle was the summer residence of the Maharaja of Sirmaur and was constructed in the 19th century. • Kali Bari Mandir is a Hindu temple located on Bantony Hill in Shimla, dedicated to the fierce incarnation of Goddess Kali, known as Shyamala, which is the namesake for Shimla city. • The Shimla Railway Board building, built in 1896, was the first of its type in India. It was primarily constructed from cast iron and steel, designed to be fire-resistant. Materials were sourced from Glasgow, Scotland, and assembled by Richardson and Cruddas in Bombay (now Mumbai). • Gorton Castle in Shimla exemplifies a heritage monument featuring a mix of creative minds and skilled craftsmanship. • In 1819, Lieutenant Ross, who was the Assistant Political Agent in the Hill States, established a wooden cottage in Shimla. Three years later, his successor, Scottish civil servant Charles Pratt Kennedy, constructed the first pucca house in the region, known as Kennedy Cottage, in 1822 near Annadale, where the CPWD office is located today. • The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) serves as the unicameral legislature for the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. • The Cecil is a historic luxury hotel located in the hill station of Shimla, India. • The All India Radio Centre was established in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, in 1955. • The tour concludes at IIAS, a research institute located in Shimla, India, founded by the Ministry of Education, Government of India in 1964 and becoming operational on October 20, 1965.