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Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

2 days in Shimla

A colonial hill station in the Himachal foothills. Here's how to spend 2 days in Shimla: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 2 days Shimla trip is April, May and June. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
2 days
Best time
April, May, June
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh~$5
The Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh is a Latin Catholic diocese located in the cities of Simla and Chandigarh in the ecclesiastical province of Delhi in India.
12:30
Kali Bari, Shimla
Kali Bari Mandir is a Hindu temple on Bantony Hill, Shimla. The temple is dedicated to an incarnation of the Hindu goddess Kali, known as Shyamala, after which the city of Shimla m
16:00
S.D. Senior Secondary School, Shimla~$10
S.D. Senior Secondary School abbreviated from Sanatan Dharma Senior Secondary School is a public school located in the populous area in Ganj Bazaar near Radha Krishna Mandir in Sh
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Day 2

09:00
Mall Road, Shimla~$5
Mall Road is one of the main financial, commercial and business centres in Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, India. Constructed during British colonial rule, the Mall r
12:30
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is a state in the northern part of India. Situated in the Western Himalayas, it is one of the 13 mountain states and is characterised by an extreme landscape featu
16:00
Lower Bazaar, Shimla~$10
Lower Bazaar is a market in Shimla city. It is just below the Middle Bazaar and Mall Road. The market is popular among locals. The market has diverse range of shops such as clothin

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What 2 days in Shimla costs

What this trip costs

$712
Flights$45063%
Stay$598%
Activities$477%
Food$7811%
Local transport$314%
Shopping$213%
Buffer$264%
$356/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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2 days in Shimla: FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Shimla?+

2 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Shimla without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Shimla?+

Start with Diocese of Simla and Chandigarh, Kali Bari, Shimla and S.D. Senior Secondary School, Shimla. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 2 days in Shimla cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $260 per person for 2 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Shimla?+

The best months to visit Shimla are April, May, June and September, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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