7 Nights / 8 Days
Winter Spiti Expedition
Shimla, Sangla, Chitkul, Kalpa, Nako, Kaza, Tabo, Jalori Pass, Tirthan
View detailsShimla and Kufri tour packages from Chandigarh
The old summer capital and Kufri.
About Shimla
Shimla was the summer capital of British India and still looks the part: the Ridge and Christ Church, the Mall Road, and old stone buildings on a hill of deodar and oak. Kufri, a short drive up, is the nearest snow to Chandigarh in winter.
It is also the gateway to the rest of Himachal: Kinnaur and Spiti to the east, and Manali to the north through Mandi and Kullu.
What to see
- The Ridge, Christ Church and the Mall Road
- Jakhu temple at the top of the town
- Kufri for snow and pony rides
- The Kalka to Shimla toy train, a UNESCO World Heritage railway
- Narkanda and the apple orchards beyond
Best time to visit
March to June for the summer escape from the plains; December to February for snow at Kufri and sometimes in town.
How to reach
About 115 km from Chandigarh (4 hours) and 350 km from Delhi (7 to 8 hours). The toy train runs from Kalka, near Chandigarh.
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Questions about Shimla
Is Shimla good for a weekend from Delhi?
Two nights is enough for Shimla and Kufri if you leave Delhi early. Three or more lets you add Narkanda or go on to Manali.
Where can we see snow near Shimla?
Kufri and Narkanda, usually from late December to February.
Can you combine Shimla and Manali?
Yes. Our Shimla, Kufri and Manali package does both in five nights from Chandigarh.
