Shimla Package from Chennai: Top Five Heritage Sites in Shimla

Shimla or Simla retains an old charm in its bountiful nature and the Himalayan range. Even years of modern changes in its landscape couldn’t affect the integrity of nature and locals. The real beauty of Shimla is greatly showcased by the long-prevailing culture and heritage of this capital town of the Himalayan state, Himachal Pradesh. Many tourists from Chennai travel to Shimla only because of strong heritage base nestling in these emerald mountains. They also book packages and let travel agents plan their Chennai to Shimla tour itinerary. These travel agents generally provide packages for every town in Himachal Pradesh like Kullu Manali and manage everything from Chennai to Kullu Manali flight to accommodation in Shimla.

With a cultural and heritage package from Chennai to Shimla, the travelers strive to dive into every cultural aspect of Shimla entailing music & dance, residents, and religion, residing in Shimla heritage sites. Hence, to help them out, the following is the list of top five heritage sites that one should visit on a Chennai to Shimla tour.

GAIETY HERITAGE CULTURAL COMPLEX

Being designed by Henry Irwin in the British era, Gaiety heritage cultural complex is an old cultural complex where theatre, cultural, and literary events take place. This complex is constructed in Gothic Victorian style, thus enticing the architectural enthusiasts the most. Tourists can pay a visit to multiple attractions in this complex and explore the art gallery, a city museum, Amphitheatre, conference hall, and an old theatre, all dwelling in one complex.   

ELLERSLIE

Being a remnant of the British empire, Ellerslie is the Raj Bhawan that hosts assemblies of Vidhan Sabha. The history states that this building was constructed after dismantling an old building housed by the Punjab Government military in 1886. Thereafter, in 1967, this building was taken over by Himachal Pradesh Secretariat for cabinet meetings.

THE RAILWAY BOARD BUILDING

The railway board building is one of the safest and fire-resistant structures of British era. Earlier this building was constructed for Public Works Department Secretariat Offices, but now it houses many central government offices. The railway board building got its name in 1923 when it housed railway board.

BANTONY CASTLE

Bantony castle was the summer palace of the former king of Sirmaur, which was later lent to Britishers who utilized the space for military purpose. However, since 1957 after independence, this building was being used as police headquarters till a few years ago. Recently, the state government had announced to turn Bantony castle near the mall into a heritage site and let it serve Shimla heritage tourism.

RASHTRAPATI NIWAS

Also known as Viceregal Lodge, Rashtrapati Niwas had been the residence of the viceroy of the British empire. Tourists here, feel elated on encountering the most ancient articles and photographs reflecting British era. This heritage site was also designed by Henry Irwin and constructed in Jacobethan style, hence enticed the souls of those with architectural interest.

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