Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex
Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex
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Apolonia70
adelaide1,460 contributions
Oct 2022
After lunch we visited this still operating theatre. It has a history dating back to the raj and maharajas. It is a small and charming example of exclusive gatherings. A brief visit worthwhile.
Written 21 December 2022
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Sujata
4 contributions
Mar 2021
The art gallery and exhibition was worth the visit... the theatre has a old world charm. The renovated building has the preserved a lot of history
Written 13 April 2021
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Debashis T
Dehradun, India1,578 contributions
May 2019
A must go place if you are a movie, theatre loving person.If you come down from the ridge through the stair case to the lower Mall road, there is this theatre.After paying a small entry fee of Rs.10/- you will enter & explore a different era of Indian culture.Offcourse a guide will accompany you with no cost and made you sit in the hall and explain about the history,events and the hindi movie songs shot here.Prominent songs shot here are Mein nikla gaddi leke from Gaddar and two three other songs.After that you are free to explore the theatre viz. its stage, balcony and VIP seats. It is normally less crowded, so you can enjoy your fullest. You can also enjoy any live performance if in your touring time any such event is happening.
Written 3 April 2020
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davemartin3
Wolverhampton, UK776 contributions
Feb 2020
The structure and story of this theatre was intriguing, enhanced by the May historical photos that painted a picture of Shimla’s colonial past.
Written 16 March 2020
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sharmer1
London60 contributions
Mar 2020
Really lovely little theatre which still puts on performances. Very cosy and sympathetically refurbished. Lots of old photos of casts from plays gone by, many have been autographed. 20-30 mins well spent.
Written 15 March 2020
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Burnham Market, UK104 contributions
Feb 2020
Beautiful interior being restored and adds to the variety of things to do in Shimla.
A very good collection of days of the raj photos are on display.
A very good collection of days of the raj photos are on display.
Written 13 March 2020
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dodi
Mumbai, India14 contributions
Jan 2020
It is located on the lower side of the Mall Road and can be missed very easily. The entrance fee is Rs. 10/- only and a guide takes you thru in and gives you a brief history of this iconic structure.
Its difficult to believe that this theatre is over a 100 years old and it is indeed a architectural marvel. And to our pleasant surprise the whole structure is very well maintained. A must visit place
Its difficult to believe that this theatre is over a 100 years old and it is indeed a architectural marvel. And to our pleasant surprise the whole structure is very well maintained. A must visit place
Written 17 February 2020
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Surrey 13
London, UK1,083 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
The theatre , built on the style of Victorian theatres in the UK has been beautifully and sympathetically renovated. The ceiling arches to the back of the theatre, making the acoustics excellent. Every details including the colours and fabric replicate the original. In the top floor there are lovely historical photos from the original theatre and before and after photos following the renovation.
Breath taking
Breath taking
Written 13 February 2020
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Sneha M
10 contributions
May 2019
Located in the former summer capital of India, the Gaiety theatre is not very huge, has a limited seating capacity, but it is oh so beautiful! It is grand and royal. Being in this place takes you to a different era.
The famous song 'Main nikla, Gaddi leke', from the movie Gadar was shot in the Gaiety theatre and is a major reference point for Indians. The beauty, performances and the ambiance of the theatre have kept the cultural tradition of Shimla alive.
A truly magnificent architectural and cultural marvel, the Gaiety theatre is not frequented by tourists who are mostly interested in the weather of the place but do not miss it whenever you are in Shimla. A must-visit for sure!
The famous song 'Main nikla, Gaddi leke', from the movie Gadar was shot in the Gaiety theatre and is a major reference point for Indians. The beauty, performances and the ambiance of the theatre have kept the cultural tradition of Shimla alive.
A truly magnificent architectural and cultural marvel, the Gaiety theatre is not frequented by tourists who are mostly interested in the weather of the place but do not miss it whenever you are in Shimla. A must-visit for sure!
Written 15 January 2020
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mdnmanhas
Shimla, India26 contributions
Nov 2019
The Gaiety Theater is situated at Mall Road Shimla just on valley side of the Ridge. It is heritage culture center of Himachal Pradesh state. Culture Programmes on different themes takes place here in the theater. Large number of Tourists watch the Culture Programmes here. It is very good experience to see the local, national and international culture.
Written 8 January 2020
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GAIETY HERITAGE CULTURAL COMPLEX (Shimla) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex:
- Heritage & Cultural 2 Hour Shimla Walking Tour (From RM 35.52)
- Himachal Tour Package (From RM 2,131.24)
- Guided Shimla City Tour (From RM 85.00)
- Heritage Walk In Shimla (From RM 648.71)
- Heritage Walk In Shimla With Lunch (From RM 917.14)
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- Restaurants near Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex:
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