
Shimla
Shimla Heritage Ridge, Toy Train & Kufri Excursion
Shimla Heritage Ridge, Toy Train & Kufri Excursion
Shimla's colonial ridge, a toy-train ride and the Kufri-Viceregal Lodge excursion.
About this experience
Highlights
- The Ridge & Christ Church - 1857 Gothic church, the second oldest in north India
- Kalka-Shimla Toy Train - UNESCO World Heritage narrow-gauge line, opened 1903
- Kufri Himalayan Nature Park (2,622 m) - Mahasu Peak pony ride and Kinnaur views
- Viceregal Lodge - 1888 Elizabethan summer palace in 33-acre terraced gardens
- Shimla Ropeway sunset - aerial ridge views as the Shivalik foothills turn amber
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Itinerary
Shimla Ridge, Christ Church and the Kalka-Shimla Toy Train
A walking day through Shimla's colonial ridge - Christ Church, Scandal Point and Gaiety Theatre - then a short Kalka-Shimla toy train ride and an evening at Lakkar Bazaar.
Kufri Excursion, Viceregal Lodge and Shimla Ropeway Sunset
A day excursion to Kufri's Himalayan Nature Park and Mahasu Peak, the Viceregal Lodge's 1888 gardens on Observatory Hill, and a sunset ride on the Shimla Ropeway.
Requirements
What you’ll need and key rules before you go.
- Original photo ID for toy-train ticketing and Viceregal Lodge entry
- Warm layers - Kufri at 2,622 m runs 5-10 C colder than central Shimla
- Comfortable walking shoes for the Ridge, Mahasu Peak and Kufri nature trail
- Cash for toy-train tickets, pony rides and market stalls with no card facility
- Sunscreen and UV sunglasses - high-altitude sun is strong at Kufri and Mahasu Peak
- Light shawl for the Shimla Ropeway sunset ride
- Small daypack for the Himalayan Nature Park walking trail
- Pony ride operators at Mahasu Peak set their own rates - agree price before starting
- Toy train heritage ride is subject to same-day seat availability - confirm with guide
- Viceregal Lodge interior tours run on select days only - exterior and gardens always open
Policies
Cancellation & Refunds Policy
Effective date: 15 Oct 2026
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If you cancel within 24 hours of booking
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- Within eligible 24-hour window: platform fee only
- After 24 hours to 7 days before start: 10% of package price
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- Under 24 hours or no-show: no refund or credit
A quick example
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Changing your travel date
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Platform fee
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Costs that may not be refundable
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If you add travellers
Additional travellers at price when added; platform fee not charged again.
If your operator cancels
Full refund including platform fee, or reschedule at no additional cost.
If the trip cannot go ahead
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Changing a traveller's name
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How to cancel and when your refund arrives
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