Self Guided Podcast Tour Shimla Shadows of the Raj

Step into the crisp Himalayan air and travel back to the twilight of the British Empire. This immersive journey takes you through the social, military, and political nerve centers of Shimla during the fateful summers of 1945 and 1946. Discover how the fate of 400 million people was negotiated in hotel drawing rooms, war-gamed in Victorian mansions, and ultimately sealed behind the imposing stone walls of the Viceregal Lodge. Witness the grand illusion of imperial permanence colliding with the unstoppable force of history.

- A 1.6 km self-guided tour with 4 stops over 59 min - Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Power, Protest & Civic Spaces - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app