Your stay — Kumar Guest House
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Kali Bari Temple (189 m · ~2 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Kali Bari Temple (196 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Christ Church (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Gurdwara: Gurudwara Kalgidhar Sabha (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Indira Gandhi Park — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
The Army Heritage Museum — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Gaiety Theater — 967 m · ~12 min walk
Children Park, Nabha — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 685 m · ~9 min walk
Kusum Medical Store — 558 m · ~7 min walk
Nabha Shopping Center — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Local Busstand — 412 m · ~5 min walk
Good to know — Shimla
Type C/D/M · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ ₹95.44 · INR
Emergency Contacts
ShimlaDial 112 for all emergencies in Shimla. For tourist-specific help, call the Himachal Pradesh Tourism helpline at 0177-2652561. The Shimla district control room is at 0177-2656789.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Shimla, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Kumar Guest House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 685 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Kusum Medical Store — 558 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Chandigarh Airport (IXC) → Spars Lodge, Shimla
💡 Book through Spars Lodge front desk for a reliable driver who knows the winding mountain roads. Cash only, usually.
Shimla city centre (The Mall) → Spars Lodge (Gosan Gali, Bantony)
💡 Agree on the fare before boarding; drivers might try 100 INR for the route. For Spars Lodge, get off at the Gosan Gali start and walk down the steps—the auto can't reach the door.
Kashmiri Gate ISBT, Delhi → Shimla ISBT (Lakkar Bazaar)
💡 Book online via HRTC website or at counter; sit on the left side for the best views of the Himalayan foothills. From ISBT, Spars Lodge is a steep 10-minute walk up—take a shared auto for 30 INR.
Kalka Railway Station → Shimla Railway Station
💡 Book chair car well in advance—it sells out fast. The narrow-gauge track through 102 tunnels is spectacular, but carry snacks as the pantry car is basic. From station, Spars Lodge is a 15-minute downhill walk or a 50 INR auto.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Kumar Guest House?
Check-in at Kumar Guest House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Shimla
💡 Start from the Scandal Point end and walk south. Stop at the Indian Coffee House (first floor) for a cheap filter coffee and people-watching. Best time is late afternoon.
💡 Attend the Sunday service at 9am for a quiet, atmospheric visit without other tourists. Photography inside is restricted.
💡 Go early morning before 8am to avoid crowds and see the Himalayan peaks clearly, especially in winter.
💡 Carry water and snacks. The climb takes 30-40 minutes from the Ridge, and views of the entire valley are spectacular. Watch your belongings with the monkeys. No entry fee, but offerings cost extra.
💡 Cheap entry at ₹10 for Indians, ₹25 for foreigners. Visit on a weekday morning when it's quiet. The museum closes for lunch 1-2pm.