45 New Eskaton Road, Austria
Shimla hill station colonial Mall Road Himalayas
North India

5 Days, Shimla & Chandigarh. The Queen of Hill Stations and the Garden City.

The cool colonial charm of Shimla, once the summer capital of British India, paired with the modern green calm of Chandigarh. Pine forests, the Mall Road, and a toy train ride into the Himalayan foothills.

RM1,546

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5 Days / 4 Nights

Hotel
Daily Breakfast
Private Driver Guide
Airport Transfers
100% Private Tour
About This Package

5 Days Shimla & Chandigarh: The Full Picture

Shimla was the summer capital of British India, and its colonial heritage lingers in the Mall Road, the Ridge, the mock-Tudor buildings and the cool pine-scented air. Chandigarh, by contrast, is India's first planned city, green, orderly and modern, designed by Le Corbusier. Together they make an easy, scenic Himalayan-foothills break.

This 5 day Shimla and Chandigarh package from Malaysia is private throughout, with your own vehicle and driver guide. You stroll the famous Mall Road, ride the scenic Kalka-Shimla toy train, and explore Chandigarh's gardens and modernist landmarks, a relaxed introduction to the hills of Himachal.

Package Includes

  • Hotel Stay (4 nights)
  • Daily Breakfast
  • Private Vehicle & Driver Guide
  • Return Airport Transfers
  • Toy Train Option

Not Included

  • ×International Flights
  • ×India Visa Fee (30-day e-Visa applies)
  • ×ETIQA Travel Insurance (1-5 Days) RM41
  • ×Entrance Fees (unless stated)
  • ×Lunches and dinners (unless stated)
  • ×Personal Expenses
  • ×Optional tour tips
What Makes This Trip

Why Travellers from Malaysia Love This Trip

Shimla Mall Road Ridge

Shimla's Mall Road & the Ridge

The pedestrian Mall Road and the open Ridge are the heart of Shimla, lined with colonial buildings, cafes and views over the pine-clad hills.

Kalka Shimla toy train Himachal

The Kalka-Shimla Toy Train

The UNESCO-listed narrow-gauge railway winds through 100 tunnels and countless bridges into the hills, a charming and scenic ride.

Chandigarh Rock Garden

Chandigarh's Gardens

The Rock Garden, the Sukhna Lake and the green, orderly layout of Le Corbusier's planned city offer a modern, relaxing contrast to the hills.

Day by Day

Your 5 Days Itinerary

D1

Arrive Chandigarh

No meals

Met at Chandigarh airport and transferred to your hotel. Evening at Sukhna Lake.

Suggested activities

  • Sukhna Lake
  • Sector 17 market
  • Settle in
D2

Chandigarh, on to Shimla

Breakfast

Chandigarh sights, then drive up to Shimla (toy train option).

Suggested activities

  • Rock Garden
  • Drive or toy train to Shimla
  • Evening on the Mall Road
D3

Shimla Sightseeing

Breakfast

A full day exploring Shimla and surroundings.

Suggested activities

  • The Ridge and Christ Church
  • Jakhoo Temple
  • Viceregal Lodge
  • Kufri excursion (optional)
D4

Shimla Leisure

Breakfast

More of Shimla, with time to relax or explore nearby viewpoints.

Suggested activities

  • Mall Road shopping
  • Scenic viewpoints
  • Cafes and leisure
D5

Return & Depart

Breakfast

Descend to Chandigarh for your onward flight.

Suggested activities

  • Scenic descent
  • Airport transfer
Hotel Options

Choose Your Comfort Level

Centrally located hotels with easy access to the main sights. Pick the tier that suits your style.

3 Star

Budget Friendly

3-star hotels or similar

  • Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM1288 per person
  • Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM1238 per person
  • Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM1188 per person

From RM1288

per person

Most Chosen

4 Star

Value Plus Comfort

4-star hotels or similar

  • Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM1488 per person
  • Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM1448 per person
  • Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM1408 per person

From RM1488

per person

5 Star

Premium Value Stay

5-star hotels or similar

  • Min 2 Adults (Toyota Etios)RM1888 per person
  • Min 4 Adults (Toyota Innova)RM1858 per person
  • Min 8 Adults (Tempo Traveller)RM1828 per person

From RM1888

per person

Why Dhesu

Himachal's Foothills, Made Easy

The mountain roads and the toy train timings reward local knowledge. We handle the drives, the train and the stays so the trip is smooth and scenic. Dhesu has run North India tours for over 35 years.

MATTA & IATA Registered

Fully licensed Malaysian travel agency. We guide you through India e-Visa documentation with every booking.

Private Tours, Daily Departures

No minimum group to wait for. Your trip runs on your dates, your pace, your own vehicle and guide.

A Real Team to Call

Reachable throughout your trip. Flight delayed, your guide waits. Plans change, we adapt on the ground.

Group & Custom Pricing

Travelling as a family or group lowers the per-person cost. Ask us for a tailored quote.

Shimla & Chandigarh Tour from Malaysia

This 5 day package is an easy, scenic introduction to the Himalayan foothills, pairing the colonial hill station of Shimla with the modern garden city of Chandigarh.

A private vehicle and driver guide, plus the option of the famous Kalka-Shimla toy train, make it a relaxed trip through pine forests and cool mountain air.

For more of the hills, see our Manali and combined Shimla-Manali packages.

Shimla: The Queen of Hill Stations

Shimla served as the summer capital of British India, and its colonial legacy is everywhere: the mock-Tudor architecture, the Christ Church on the Ridge, the Viceregal Lodge and the bustling Mall Road.

At over 2,000 metres, the cool climate and pine forests made it the perfect summer escape, and it remains one of India's most beloved hill stations.

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