Shimla · Himachal Pradesh
Shimla on a Budget: A 3-Day Itinerary
The Queen of Hills for ₹6,000–10,000 — Mall Road, the toy train and Kufri.
Guide by MRIGAN
SHIMLA — 3-Day Budget Trip 🚂
Day 1
📍 The Ridge & Christ Church
📍 Mall Road stroll
📍 Scandal Point & Lakkar Bazaar
Day 2
📍 Jakhoo Temple (hike or ropeway)
📍 Kufri (short day-trip)
Day 3
📍 Chadwick Falls or Annandale
📍 Toy-train ride (Shimla–Kalka)
Budget (per person, excl. travel to Shimla)
Hostel/budget room: ₹500–900/night
Food: ₹350–600/day
Local transport: ₹250–500/day
Ropeway/entries: ₹300–700 total
✅ Total: ₹6,000–₹10,000 per person
Travel tips
- Ride the UNESCO toy train from Kalka to Shimla — book the seat well in advance.
- The Mall and Ridge are pedestrian-only; stay nearby so you can walk everywhere.
- Do Kufri by shared taxi and avoid the overpriced horse rides.
- Eat at Indian Coffee House and local dhabas for cheap, filling meals.