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Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
1 week in Shimla
A colonial hill station in the Himachal foothills. Here's how to spend 1 week in Shimla: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 1 week Shimla trip is April, May and June. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.
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Length
1 week
Best time
April, May, June
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Your 1 week Shimla itinerary, day by day
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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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Day 3
09:00
Shimla~$5
Shimla, also known as Simla, is the capital and the largest city of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of British India.
12:30
Gaiety Theatre, Shimla~$5
Gaiety Theatre or Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex is historic theatre and tourist destination in Shimla. It is located on Mall Road. It is the hub of cultural events of the state.
16:00
Loreto Convent, Tara Hall, Shimla~$5
Loreto Convent, Tara Hall is an English-medium high school located in Upper Kaithu, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. The school is run by the Loreto Education Society.
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Day 4
09:00
Shimla railway station~$5
Shimla railway station is a railway station in Shimla in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The station is the terminus of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kalka–Shimla Railway. S
12:30
The Ridge, Shimla~$5
The Ridge road is a large open space, located in the center of Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, India. The Ridge is the hub of all cultural activities of Shimla. It is
16:00
Christ Church, Shimla
Christ Church, Shimla, is the second oldest church in North India, after St John's Church in Meerut. Worship is conducted in Hindi and English. Presently, Rev. Sohan Lal is the hea
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Day 5
09:00
Army Heritage Museum, Shimla~$15
The Army Heritage Museum is located in Annadale suburb of Shimla city, India. It is situated in the Army cantonment, close to Annadale ground and helipad.
12:30
Himachal Pradesh High Court~$5
The Himachal Pradesh High Court is the High Court of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
16:00
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Hospital, Shimla~$10
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Hospital (DDU) formerly known as Ripon Hospital is a Zonal hospital in Shimla city. It is located in the city center above Old Bus Stand and below Lower Bazaar
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Day 6
09:00
Kaithu, Shimla~$5
Kaithu is a part of Shimla city, in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is near Annadale. The area of Kaithu is highly posh and populated.
12:30
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Hospital, Shimla~$10
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Hospital (DDU) formerly known as Ripon Hospital is a Zonal hospital in Shimla city. It is located in the city center above Old Bus Stand and below Lower Bazaar
16:00
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
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Day 7
09:00
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
12:30
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
16:00
Shimla~$5
Shimla, also known as Simla, is the capital and the largest city of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of British India.
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What 1 week in Shimla costs
What this trip costs
$1,511
Flights$45030%
Stay$35123%
Activities$16411%
Food$27318%
Local transport$1097%
Shopping$735%
Buffer$916%
$216/day
Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.
Have more or less time in Shimla?
1 week in Shimla: FAQ
Is 1 week enough for Shimla?+
1 week is a comfortable amount of time to explore Shimla, with room for day trips and a slower pace. 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 1 week in Shimla cost?+
Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $910 per person for 1 week. 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.