India

Shimla

Ridge promenades, timber heritage buildings, and the toy train from Kalka evoke the British Raj’s favourite Himalayan hill station.

Ride the UNESCO-listed Kalka–Shimla railway for slow-travel scenery; book tickets months ahead in summer. Visit Viceregal Lodge, Jakhu Temple, and nearby Mashobra for quieter walks. December–January may bring snow; monsoon triggers landslides on approach roads—check highway status. Combine with Manali or Spiti via Kinnaur for longer Himachal loops.