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How to Reach shimla, Himachal Pradesh

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How To Reach Shimla

For those wondering how to reach Shimla, taking a direct AC bus or Volvo from Delhi or Chandigarh is the best option to travel. One can reach Delhi or Chandigarh by train or by flight as per their convenience. The distance from Delhi to Shimla is about 342 km while Chandigarh is only 4 hours away by road.

Shimla is one one of the most popular hill stations in India. Tourists not only from India, but from around the world visit Shimla. Shimla is located at an altitude of 2274 metres above the sea level. With such a large number of tourists visiting Shimla every year, it becomes immensely important to get an insight into how to reach Shimla.

Let us now look briefly how one can reach Shimla by the various modes of transport available.

By Air

The nearest airport from Shimla is in Jubbarhatti and it is located at a distance of 22 km from the main city. Delhi (DEL) to Shimla (SLV) flight is operated by Alliance Air and it takes about 90 minutes to travel by flight. There are flights connecting Jubbarhatti to New Delhi, Kullu, Chandigarh on a daily basis. Many shared cabs are available from Jubbarhatti airport to Shimla.

By Train

The iconic Kalka Shimla railway line connects Shimla to Kalka. This railway line has been declared as a world heritage site by the UNESCO. It offers an experience one of its kind. Tourists can enjoy the breathtaking views of the lush green mountains, forests, tunnels, bridges. Overall, it is a very pleasurable journey from Kalka to Shimla. The toy train connecting Kalka to Shimla, runs on a narrow gauge railway line. The toy train covers a distance of about 100 km from Kalka to Shimla in about 6 hours. Five trains ply on this route from Kalka to Shimla namely Shivalik Deluxe, Rail Motor, Shimla Express, Himalayan Queen and Shimla Kalka passenger train. The main stops on this route are Dharampur, Barog, Solan and Kandaghat.

During the summer season, when there is a lot of rush of the tourists, these trains see a lot of footfall. As these trains run at a very slow speed, so one can enjoy the surroundings even better. Some trains even have their roof made up of glass. It offers a splendid view and is a great experience to be in these trains.

By Road

Shimla is well connected by road with major cities in North India. There are direct buses for Shimla from New Delhi, Chandigarh, Kullu, Manali. The bus service of HSRTC is very good and many ac and non ac buses are available from these cities to Shimla. It takes about 8 hours by road to reach Shimla from New Delhi. The distance between Shimla and New Delhi is about 325 km. Many cabs are also available from New Delhi to Shimla. Most of the tourists prefer to travel to Shimla from Delhi by road, as it is a enjoyable journey. While on a road journey from New Delhi to Shimla, one can see some of the breathtaking views of the snow clad peaks of the Himalayas. There are various kinds of hotels and guest houses in Shimla, where the tourists can have a pleasant stay.

The distance between Shimla and New Delhi is about 325 km. Many cabs are also available from New Delhi to Shimla. Most of the tourists prefer to travel to Shimla from Delhi by road, as it is a enjoyable journey. While on a road journey from New Delhi to Shimla, one can see some of the breathtaking views of the snow clad peaks of the Himalayas. There are various kinds of hotels and guest houses in Shimla, where the tourists can have a pleasant stay.

	By Air	By Road	By Train	By Sea
Pune to Shimla	-	11.0 hours	32.0 hours	-
Mumbai to Shimla	-	37.0 hours	20.0 hours	-
Kolkata to Shimla	-	-	-	-
New Delhi to Shimla	1.0 hours	9.0 hours	6.0 hours	-
Bangalore to Shimla	-	-	-	-

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Dkdkdk

Delhi

Dkdkdk's 4 days trip to Shimla

Hi Mr Sandeep Your exceptional planning turned a complex trip into a dream vacation. We felt so safe and well-cared. The communication was outstanding, and the clear schedules made everything flawless. Highly recommend for any age group. Sushil bhaiya was more than a drive he was a wonderful guide,

friend, and a truly kind human. His safe driving and local insights made our trip unforgettable.

Prekshagowda

Bengaluru

Prekshagowda's 5 days trip to Shimla

The whole trip was well organised, the team stayed in touch, and the experience was amazing.

Jayan Sarkar

Kolkata

Jayan's 7 days trip to Shimla

Very good service by travel triangle we booked a package for Shimla, Manali & Jibhi. They provided very good service, hotels were really good and driver behaviour was also good. Thanks to entire team.

Naveenkumar M

Hyderabad

Naveenkumar's 4 days trip to Shimla

Overall it's a nice experience choosing traveltriangle and advanceeasytrip as our travel partner. The team is completely in touch till closing the booking and they are supportive. Definitely recommended

Akshaypan

Akshaypan's 7 days trip to Shimla

Best service, driver was good and guided very well in the entire tour. Overall my experience was nice.

Priya Ashok

Maharashtra

Priya's 6 days trip to Shimla

We had a wonderful experience with RoadToTrip. We had booked a trip to kashmir for June month but due to the unfortunate incident we postponed it and rescheduled it for this December. Throughout the executives Iqra, Farah, chetna all of them provided quick service. The driver Tufail Iqbal bhai was a

lso too good. He drove safe very punctual made us enjoy local cuisines and helped find us better shopping spot too. We travelled with our 5 year daughter and felt very safe throughout the trip. The hotels provided were top class in its ambience location and services. We've already recommended RTT to our friends and colleagues who are planning trips for the upcoming holidays.

Tejaswini M

Hyderabad

Tejaswini's 6 days trip to Shimla

Our experience with 3D Vacations from our recent Manali–Shimla trip was a great one. A special thanks to Rohit, who supported us from the very beginning—right from planning the itinerary and bookings to assisting us throughout the trip. He was always available to answer our questions, coordinated s

moothly with the hotels (even informing them about our delayed check-ins), and made sure everything went as planned. The itinerary was well thought out, and the hotels and vehicle provided were clean, comfortable, and well maintained. We’d also like to thank our driver, Mandeep, who was polite, professional, and very knowledgeable about the local areas. He drove safely at all times—no rash driving or overspeeding—and ensured comfortable, family-friendly stops along the way. Even though heavy traffic meant we couldn’t cover every spot listed in the itinerary, he made sure we visited the best places based on our preferences. The highlight of our trip was definitely the snow experience and Rohtang Pass—it’s a memory we’ll cherish forever. Overall, our journey was smooth, well organized, and completely stress-free.

Ajayvashistth

Delhi

Ajayvashistth's 5 days trip to Shimla

We had a good experience with travel triangle. They managed our trip requirements and provided the best deal for our Shimla & Narkanda trip

Nikhil Bhatia

Mumbai

Nikhil's 6 days trip to Shimla

Not the first time I went ahead with Travel Traingle for my booking. Experience was fantastic! Loved how well curated the entire package was. All we had to do was to pack our bags and show up and that was it! Would definitely recommend :) Paragliding and Trekking!

Jyoti Bisht

Haryana

Jyoti's 5 days trip to Shimla

The hotels assigned were good but they were far away from the main market area. Also, the food was average or below average in the hotels with limited choices. Overall the trip was good. Thankyou.

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Though, there is no direct train available from Delhi to Shimla, you may board an express train from Delhi to Kalka, and then get on another train to travel from Kalka to Shimla.

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