How To Reach Shimla, Himachal Pradesh India
(Shimla is also known as The Queen of Hills)
How to Reach Shimla, Time to Reach Himachal Pradesh India by Bus, Train, Flight, Air, Texi, Cab, Timing and Schedule
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Hill Station
- Chail
- The Ridge Road
- Observatory Hill (Institute of Advanced Studies)
- Naldera
Heritage
- Kalka - Shimla Railway
- Diwan-i-Khas
- Gaiety Heritage Cultural Complex
- Himachal State Museum
- Nalagarh Palace
- The Viceregal Lodge
- Christ Church
Pilgrimage
- Jakhu Hill
- Tara Devi Temple
- Chail
- Hanuman Temple
- Jakhu Temple
- Sankat Mochan Temple
- Christ Church
Adventure
- Skiing
- Horse Riding
- The Ridge
Waterfalls
- Majathal Sanctuary
Wildlife
- Naldera
- Chail Wildlife Sanctuary
- The Himalayan National Park
Miscellaneous
- Viceregal Lodge
- Toy Train Ride
- The Mall Road
- Mall Road
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Shimla by Road:
Local transport in Shimla is by bus or private vehicles. Buses ply frequently on the circular road surrounding the city centre. Tourist taxis are also an option for out of town trips. Locals typically traverse the city on foot. Private vehicles are prohibited on the mall, ridge, and nearby markets. Due to narrow roads and steep slopes, the auto rickshaws common in other Indian cities are largely absent. Shimla is well-connected by road and rail. The National Highway 22 (NH 22) connects Shimla to the nearest big city of Chandigarh. Shimla is connected by road to all the major towns. Distance between the Major Towns and Shimla :- Kalka - 80 km Chandigarh - 119 km Ambala - 152 km Patiala - 172 km Amritsar - 342 km Delhi - 348 km Jammu - 482 km Agra - 568 km Jaipur - 629 km Srinagar - 787 km Kolkata - 1460 km Mumbai - 1742 km
Shimla by Train:
Reaching Shimla by rail is also very convenient as Kalka is the nearest major railhead which is connected with Shimla on the meter gauge. Further, Kalka is well-connected with the other main cities of India on the broad gauge line. The train cruises its way through valleys and beautiful landscapes at a very slow pace making the journey very pleasant.expertbulletin
Shimla by Air:
Shimla has its own airport that offers connections for Delhi and Kullu. The Jubbarhatti airport is 23-km from Shimla and major domestic airlines cater their services from here to Shimla. One can catch direct flights from Delhi. Chandigarh also well connected with Delhi by many domestic flights, and is the gateway to Shimla.