How to reach Shimla Travel Guide | Packages, Taxi & Complete Information

Overview

Reaching Shimla is also as important as a visit to Mall road of Shimla. Shimla is queen of hills as you move upward from plain to hills the air start being colder. Plain area and scorching heat transforms itself to panoramic mountains and cold weather.

Shimla is well connected by all means of travel like air, road and train. It makes it easily accessible from cities like Delhi and Chandigarh.

By road – It is most popular option

Travelling to Shimla by road is most convenient and popular way to reach Shimla

Distance and travel time -

Delhi to Shimla – Total 340 km away from Delhi . It takes 7 to 8 hours to reach Shimla.

Route

Delhi ➡ Murthal ➡ Sonipat ➡ Panipat Karnal ➡ Ambala ➡ Chandigarh ➡ Dharampur ➡ Solan ➡ Kandaghat ➡ Shoghi ➡ Shimla

Travel options available

Private taxi – It is most preferred mode of travel
Self drive car
Volvo and HRTC buses ( Budget option)

Smooth 4 lane road is available after Parwanoo panoramic hilly view start.

By Train – A wonderful experience by toy train

The Kalka Shimla toy train is unique experience travelling by UNESCO World Heritage Toy train. This is life time journey where you can see breathtaking views of green mountains.

Route

Delhi ➡ Kalka – By Broad Gauge Train

Kalka ➡ Shimla – By UNESCO world heritage toy train

By Air – Fastest option

Shimla can be reached by air, Shimla has a small airport located at Jubarhatti. Jubarhatti is 22 km away from Shimla. All the flight are from Delhi airport only. It mostly depends on weather, please check ticket status before travelling to airport. Another option available is you can fly to Chandigarh and take a taxi to Shimla.

By Bus – Most cost effective way to travel Shimla

Regular bus service operated by HRTC, CTU, PRTC and Haryana roadways is available on Delhi/Chandigarh to Shimla route. Overnigh bus services is also available.