Shimla Tour Packages From Kolkata

Engulfed by dense green environment, snow-capped mountains and a great ambiance, the energetic city of Shimla is brimming with premium quality handicraft shops, comfortable clothing, handmade jewelry and much more. It is a paradise for shopaholics and you can find most of the items at an affordable price, in areas like The Mall, Tibetan Market, Himachal Emporium, and Lakkar Bazaar.

This delightful town is full of attractive tourist spots. Well-connected road and travel networks that can be accessed by all enable effortless exploring in a less amount of time and without the hassle. Situated at an altitude of about 2205 meters above sea level with a lovely climate, the hills are an excellent spot to bring out the adventurer inside you. Trekking, racing mountain bikes, paragliding, and skiing are a few of the sports activities this paradise has to offer. Statues of gods and multiple well-known personalities such as Mahatma Gandhi, Indira Gandhi and others are located all across the city. Tried the Kalka-Shimla train yet? The well-maintained toy train helps you to experience the dramatic views and breathtaking beauty of the hills as it makes is a 96km adventure from 102 tunnels and over 864 bridges.

Convenient living accommodations are available in the city for your family and friends. Also, find a wide array of appetizing food and refreshing beverages in most parts of this quaint town. Make the most of your journey by carefully checking and comparing various Kolkata to Shimla tour packages before planning your trip.

Ideal Duration

Shimla is a paradise for nature lovers since the British era. The ideal duration of a trip with your friends or family can be anywhere from 3-4 days. There is so much to explore in Shimla. Visit the popular tourist attractions, board the famous toy train, check out authentic shops, take a stroll down the popular streets and a lot more. Shimla has so much up its sleeves that it will make you come back for more. Check out various Kolkata to Shimla tour packages and look what the place has to offer.

Best Time to Visit

There is no best time to visit Shimla, all the seasons are equally beautiful and have their own role to play in this beautiful valley. Want to escape the hard heat during the Summers or experience the rainfall or snowfall in the mountains? Anyone can easily be lost in its eternal beauty. The Spring-summer is amusing, monsoons are pleasing and snowy winters cover the whole town in a thick white sheet.

Spring-Summer

Visiting this city between the months of March and June will leave you speechless. clear blue skies and beautiful green landscape give this city a dazzling panoramic view. It is a great time to enjoy the exciting summer adventure activities like camping, hiking or paragliding. The temperature stays between 16 °C to 28 °C and the weather is neither too warm nor too cold.

Monsoon Season

If you are an adventurer at heart, then heading to Shimla during the monsoon is a dream come true. The temperature ranges between 13 to 20C and if you are an admirer of rain, just take a stroll down the streets of this utopia and prepare to be awestruck.

Winter Season

If you want to witness snowfall in Shimla, December to February is the right time. The temperature during these months drops to minus 7 °C to 10 °C. Regular snowfall is frequent in the area which transforms Shimla into a snow-clad town, remember to carry plenty of warm clothing. Also, you can enjoy the Shimla Winter Carnival and try various winter sports and activities.

How to reach

By Air

There are no direct trains, state buses or flights from Kolkata to Shimla. There are a few convenient ways to reach Shimla. The quickest way to reach Shimla is by taking a flight from Kolkata to reach Chandigarh. From there you can simply hop on a bus, book a cab or ride on the popular toy train. A non-stop flight from Kolkata to Chandigarh flight will take around 2 to 3 hours to complete and traveling there from a bus or train will add another 3-4 hours to it. You can also take a flight from Kolkata to New Delhi, then hop on a direct flight or bus to reach Shimla. Before planning your journey, compare various Kolkata to Shimla tour packages, along with their routes.

By Train

Planning Shimla tour from Kolkata using a train? Don't worry there is an enthusiastic option for you to explore. First, board the Howrah-Kalka mail from Kolkata, which will take about 1 days and 2 hours to travel 1,743 km. Then, use the Kalka-Shimla toy train to reach your desired destination. The complete journey will take almost 2 days to finish, and the mesmerizing beauty of nature while traveling across the country won't let you get bored.