Shimla to Kalpa Deluxe Bus

Travelling to a hill station and that too in an environment friendly vehicle is a nice thought. We are talking about deluxe buses; they emit less carbon as compared to others. This public transport does not make much noise and have all the facilities available for en route travelers. So travelling through a deluxe bus from Shimla to Kalpa is worth the bucks.

There is no Volvo bus services origination from Shimla to Kalpa. Volvo buses run between Shimla and New Delhi and vice versa. Most of these bus services are operated by HRTC (Himachal Road Transport Corporation) and HPTDC (Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation). Online booking of deluxe can also be done at their online portals respectively. If you are coming in large number, you can hire deluxe buses from Shimla.

Deluxe buses are limited but you can also get ordinary buses from Shimla Bus Stand. Shimla to Kalpa distance is 225 km and time taken is 7 hrs by bus. The main towns in between are Kufri, Narkanda and Rampur. The whole route is over National Highway 5 with various food joints.

The Shimla Kalpa bus schedule is as follows:

You can book tickets online at https://www.hp.gov.in/hrtctickets.

Kalpa Location

Kalpa lies in the north-western ranges of the Himalayas. The latitude and longitude of Kalpa is 31.5377° N and 78.2754° E respectively. The average altitude of Kalpa is  2,960 meters (9,711 feet). above mean sea level, the city is spread on a ridge and its seven hills.

Kalpa being a famous tourist spot as well connected by road. The travel to Kalpa by road is itself a distinct experience as the tracks pass through lovely mountains and valleys and the view changes at every turn.

Kalpa by Road

The hill stretch starts from Kalka onward. Kalpa is 310 kilometers from Kalka, 335 kilometers from Chandigarh and 565 kilometers from New Delhi. Travel time by car from Kalka is 10.5 hours, Chandigarh 11 hours and New Delhi 16 hours. The road from Chandigarh to Kalpa is well maintained and there are a number of eating joints along the highway. NH5 connects the Kalpa from Kalka on the way cab passes from Solan, Shimla, Narkanda and Rampur.

Kalpa By train Via Shimla

In Kalpa there is no railway station. The nearest Railway Station is in Shimla which is 8 hours far from Kalpa. Kalka to Shimla section is connected by the UNESCO heritage 90 kilometers long narrow gauge railways track. The travel time between Kalka and Shimla by train is 5.5 hours. The Himalayan Queen, Railcar and the Shivalik Deluxe are the major toy trains from Kalka to Shimla.

Kalpa by Air Via Shimla

The nearest airport from Kalpa is the Jubbalhattii (Shimla) Airport. It is situated at a distance of 235 km from Kalpa. The services are unreliable and remain suspended for months due to commercial non viability and exit of service providers. The distance from Shimla airport to Kalpa can be covered in about 7 hours by taxis or by bus which are easily available. As the airstrip is small only small planes can land at this airport. The preferred airport is Chandigarh (120 Km from Shimla). Chandigarh has better air connectivity with other Indian cities than the Shimla airport. Indian Airlines operate daily regular flights.

Delhi to Kalpa

In this article we will discuss about Delhi to Kalpa travel, distance , road map travel modes and other travel tips. Delhi being the capital of India has the best rail road and air connectivity with rest of India and World. For going to Kalpa most of the popular trains like Rajdhani Express, Duronto, Garibrath trains are up-to New Delhi only from most parts of India. So Delhi becomes a starting point for onward travel to Shimla Kalpa the most popular hill stations of Himachal Pradesh India.

Delhi to Kalpa Distance

Kalpa is far away from Delhi and Delhi to Kalpa distance by road is 565 kilometers and Delhi Kalpa travel time is 15 to 16 hours.

Delhi to Kalpa bus service

Ordinary buses are available from Delhi to Kalpa. Bus services are provided by Himachal Tourism, Himachal Roadways. Most of the buses start in the evening (4 to 7 PM). There are few buses in the morning and reach in the morning the next day.

Delhi to Kalpa bus fare

The bus fare charges by depends on according to tourist rush. The ticket is in the price range of 800-1000 rupees. Online booking facility is also available.

 Delhi to Shimla flights to Reach Kalpa

Kalpa can also be reached by air from Delhi. Shimla Airport is the nearest airport (225 kilometers from Kalpa).  Indian Airlines has taken the initiative to operate Delhi Shimla flights daily.  Please check with the airlines office to get the latest update on this. Many times the flights get cancelled due to bad weather also.

 Delhi to Shimla by train to Reach Kalpa

If you are planning to go to Kalpa by train from Delhi then the nearest convenient railway station is the Shimla Railway station. Shimla is 225 kilometers from Kalpa.

Delhi to Kalpa Distance

Today each and every part of state is linked with well maintained roads. There is a huge network of transport according to the need of people. Journey to various places of Himachal Pradesh is become easier because of huge network of transport. If you wish to visit the hill station Kalpa which is also known as the valley of gods than be ready to travel for round about 16 hrs.

The journey from Delhi to Kalpa is very entertaining. You can enjoy the different places and explore their legends and historic relevance. Kalpa is well connected to Delhi by buses. If you prefer to visit Kalpa by air than the nearest airport to Kalpa is Shimla. Ordinary buses are also available from Delhi.

Total distance from Delhi to Kalpa via Chandigarh-Shimla- Narkanda- Rampur is approximately 565 Km. It takes round about 15 hrs to reach your destination Kalpa. Kalpa is easily accessible by bus. While travelling from Delhi to Kalpa you will cross through various places like Panipat, Karnal, Ambala Chandigarh, Shimla, Kufri, Narkanda and then Rampur. When you will reach Chandigarh you will move toward Shimla, a common exit for many places and for Kalpa.

After completing the distance of 65 Km you will reach Solan a part of Himachal. You can enjoy the hilly areas that start just crossing the areas of Kalka. Now the next major destination is Shimla that comes in the way of Kalpa. There are lots of curves in these areas and the road become very steep. After covering some Km you will reach Narkanda. Now you will move toward Rampur and at last to your destination Kalpa after covering the distance of 565 Km.

Delhi Kalpa Road Route

Delhi Kalpa Road route is the route connecting various cities across the northern states and Union territory of India i.e. Haryana, Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh. Diversification of culture and tradition is clearly seen during travelling. Swaying fields of sugarcane, paddy and wheat are often visible on both sides of road. Number of Dhabas and restaurants are easily available on the roadside for satisfaction of passengers’ appetite.  Petrol pumps operating 24×7 are at various points in between the route, if you are travelling by your own vehicle.

Himachal Road Transportation Corporation (HRTC) bus network from Delhi to Shimla and Shimla to Kalpa can be availed and it can be ordinary bus service. You can also hire taxi for your convenience. You can reach Shimla from Delhi by means of trains also and from Shimla to Kalpa by road. The train route has a break at Kalka, as from here narrow gauge toy train is available up to Shimla.

Delhi Kalpa route is around 565 km. The journey will take 16 hours to reach Kalpa by bus and about 14 hours minimum while going through own vehicle or taxi/cab. Main stoppage from Delhi to Chandigarh are Sonipat, Panipat and Pipli, many passengers takes food over here, Further moving ahead is Ambala, a big city of Haryana and meeting point of Punjab, Haryana and U.P. Now in just an hour you get into the city beautiful, Chandigarh. This city has its own charms and beauty. Now get ready for uphill travel.  Whole journey is adventurous, as in five hours you finished the plane track till Chandigarh-Kalka and now you start climbing the hills of Himalayas with endless mountains and splendid beauty.

Kalka to Shimla is just around three hours journey and from Shimla to Kalpa is 7 hours journey. Moving down the hill, Solan is the next destination a largely populated, yet beautiful city of Himachal Pradesh. Now crossing the Kandaghat (next to Solan), Shimla is just around 40 minutes ahead. From Shimla you can move ahead and pass through Kufri, Narkanda and Rampur before reaching Kalpa.