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GETTING AROUND IN SHIMLA

BY CAR

Shimla has a number of roads that restricted and sealed to vehicular traffic.
It is therefore easier to hire a local taxi rather than battle traffic and no-go zones.

ON FOOT

Central Shimla (including the Mall and the Ridge) and its extension all the way
to the Vice Regal Lodge is largely pedestrianized and approximately a 3 kms long
or brisk 45 minute walk. Guests can also chose to cut out the uphill climb by
taking a cab from Sunnymead to the two-stage elevator or Lift, connecting
The Mall with Cart Road (ticket prices are currently Rs.20/- per person) and then
easily walking back following Raaja Bhasin’s book on the ten walks of Shimla.

GUIDED TOURS & TRAVEL AGENTS

The best guided walks are conducted by the noted local historian Raaja Bhasin,
author of “Shimla: The Summer Capital of British India”. E-mail or call Raaja
in advance to make sure he’s available (tel. +91-98163028014; raajabhasin@yahoo.com).

Shimla is overflowing with travel agents and trekking companies.
We use and recommend Great Himalayan Outdoors and Xplorearth