Timeline
16:51
Grab a drink at The Oberoi Cecil Restaurant. The wood-paneling and chandeliers offer a quiet, elegant start to the evening before the crowds arrive.
16:59
Walk to the Himachal State Museum. It sits atop Inverarm Hill, just a short stroll from the Cecil. Use this time to explore the Pahari miniatures and Gupta sculptures in the comfortable Raj-style building.
17:41
Head to the Himalayan Bird Park. It is only a five-minute walk from the museum. Position yourself to face west as the sun dips below the horizon. The golden light from 17:05 will turn the valley warm before the final sunset at 17:41.
Local tip
The museum closes at 5PM, so finish your visit before the moment. The restaurant is open for dinner, making it a natural place to end your evening if you want to stay in the area.
Check before you go
- The Oberoi Cecil Restaurant is open for dinner, but note it closes for breaks between meals.
- The Himachal State Museum is open Tue-Sun, 10AM-5PM.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Shimla (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).