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Best way to go to Shimla

Best way to go to Shimla

Himachal Pradesh has many tourist destinations like Dalhousie, Dharamshala, Kangra, Kasauli and Chamba, along with the famous hill stations of Shimla, Kullu and Manali. Shimla is also known as ‘Summer Capital’ of India. Every year millions of people visit this place for its natural scenic beauty, a variety of cuisines and souvenirs. There are three ways to reach Shimla, which is by road, by flight and by train.

Best way to go to Shimla from Delhi

Now we are talking about way from Delhi to Shimla. Delhi to Shimla distance is 352 km.  If you want to go to Shimla by road than you can take private cab or bus form Delhi ISBT.  Other way from Delhi to Shimla is by Flight. Jubbarhatti is the airport at Shimla. Situated at a distance of 23 kilometers from the Shimla City, there are daily flights from Delhi to Shimla. From Delhi to Shimla by train is easy and enjoyable journey. There is no direct train from Delhi to Shimla. First you can take train Delhi to Kalka and for Kalka to Shimla you can reach by toy train.

Best way to go to Shimla from Chandigarh/ Kalka

Chandigarh to Shimla distance is 112 km.  If you want to go to Shimla by road than you can take private cab or bus form Chandigarh/ Kalka bus stand.  Fastest way from Chandigarh to Shimla is by Flight. There is only one flight from Chandigarh Airport to Shimla and Shimla Airport to Chandigarh and that is Param Hans. And service will be available only Monday and Friday. Last and best way from Chandigarh/Kalka to Shimla is by toy train. Toy train is direct train from Kalka to Shimla.

By Road

From Delhi to Shimla cab or bus will take 7- 8 hours.

Bus time table Delhi Chandigarh and Chandigarh Shimla HRTC bus services

S.No Source Destination Bus Type Departure Arrival Fare
1 Delhi  ISBT Shimla Volvo 06:45 16:30 980/-
2 Delhi  ISBT Shimla Volvo 08:00 17:30 980/-
3 Delhi  ISBT Shimla Volvo 09:25 19:00 980/-
4 Delhi  ISBT Shimla Volvo 11:55 22:30 980/-
5 Delhi  ISBT Shimla Volvo 21:02 07:15 980/-
6 Delhi  ISBT Shimla Volvo 21:36 07:00 980/-
7 Delhi  ISBT Shimla Volvo 22:00 08:00 980/-
8 Delhi  ISBT Shimla Volvo 22:30 08:30 980/-
9 Delhi  ISBT Shimla Volvo 23:00 08:00 980/-
10 Delhi  ISBT Shimla 2X2 AC 19:24 6:29 730/-
11 Delhi  ISBT Shimla 2X2 AC 20:24 07:15 730/-
12 Delhi  ISBT Shimla 2X2  Non AC 08:05 19:00 620/-
13 Delhi  ISBT Shimla 2X2  Non AC 21:00 08:15 620/-
14 Delhi  ISBT Shimla Ordinary 22:30 08:45 450/-
15 Delhi  ISBT Shimla Ordinary 08:50 18:50 450/
16 Delhi  ISBT Shimla Ordinary 11:00 22:00 450/
17 Delhi  ISBT Shimla Ordinary 12:30 22:15 450/
18 Delhi  ISBT Shimla Ordinary 15:30 01:30 450/
19 Delhi  ISBT Shimla Ordinary 16:50 01:30 450/
20 Delhi  ISBT Shimla Ordinary 17:59 04:15 450/
21 Delhi  ISBT Shimla Ordinary 18:31 05:30 450/
22 Delhi  ISBT Shimla Ordinary 19:30 05:30 450/
23 Delhi  ISBT Shimla Ordinary 20:10 06:15 450/
24 Delhi  ISBT Shimla Ordinary 20:30 06:30 450/
25 Delhi  ISBT Shimla Ordinary 21:25 07:40 450/
26 Delhi  ISBT Shimla Ordinary 21:58 07:45 450/
27 Delhi  ISBT Shimla Ordinary 23:40 09:30 450/

By Flight

The fastest way to reach Shimla is by air, which takes you around 4 hours and 15 minutes from Delhi. But there are some few flights from Delhi to Shimla.

By Train

The toy train runs very slow but if you have time and want to experience the nature, this would be the best mode of transport to Shimla. This train takes around six hours from Kalka to reach Shimla. The best thing about this train is that having so much nature scenes, reasonable fare and it just stops at heart of city.

Kalka to Shimla train timings / timetable

Train Number Name From Departure To Arrival
52455 Himalayan Queen Kalka 12:10 Shimla 17:20
52457 KLK SML Pass Kalka 03:30 Shimla 08:55
52459 KLK SML Special Kalka 05:10 Shimla 09:50
52451 Shivalik Deluxe Kalka 05:45 Shimla 10:35
52453 KLK SML express Kalka 06:20 Shimla 11:35
52459 Him Darshan Express Kalka 07:00 Shimla 12:55

Shimla to Kalka train timings / timetable

Train Number Name From Departure To Arrival
52456 Himalayan Queen Shimla 10:40 Kalka 16:10
52458 SML KLK Pass Shimla 14:20 Kalka 20:10
52460 SML KLK Special Shimla 17:25 Kalka 22:05
52452 Shivalik Deluxe Shimla 17:50 Kalka 22:45
52454 SML KLK express Shimla 18:30 Kalka 23:30
52460 Him Darshan Express Shimla 03:50 Kalka 09:15

Chandigarh Airport to Dharamshala

Chandigarh Airport to Dharamshala

Dharamshala is situated in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It is one of the famous and most visited places in Himachal Pradesh. The main attractions in Dharamshala are the Dal Lake, Tibetan monastery and the wildlife sanctuary, Pong Lake Sanctuary and a zoo. Gaggal Airport (DHM) is situated in Gaggal near Kangra and is approximately 12 kms away from Dharamshala. This airport has multiple daily flights from Metros like Delhi. Dharamshala-Kangra Airport is a domestic airport that is approximately 14 Kilometres of Dharamshala. Chandigarh is the nearest airport for Dharamshala-Kangra Airport that is approximately 250 kms from Dharamshala. But there is no connectivity from Chandigarh to Dharamshala by air. There are limited flights from Delhi to Dharamshala.

Distance from Chandigarh to Dharamshala

The distance from Chandigarh to Dharamshala is about 250 km which can be easily covered by road, rail or by air. The best route will be by road, which is covered in 5 hours 30 minutes.

Chandigarh to Dharamshala by bus

There are Volvo buses that run from Chandigarh to Dharamshala, which takes 5 hours and 30 minutes to reach Dharamshala. It is also well-connected to major cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla via roadways with regular, deluxe and AC buses. There are ordinary and deluxe / Volvo bus services available from Chandigarh bus stand. They are run by HRTC and private bus operators.

The Chandigarh Dharamshala bus schedule is as follows:

S. No. Source Destination Bus Type Departure Arrival Fare
1 Chandigarh Dharamshala Ordinary 00:15 07:00 400
2 Chandigarh Dharamshala Volvo 15:30 21:57 800
3 Chandigarh Dharamshala Volvo 22:10 04:37 800
4 Chandigarh Dharamshala Mini Bus 16:45 00:30 600

Chandigarh to Dharamshala by train

The nearest railway station to Dharamshala is the Pathankot railway station, which is 85 km from Dharamshala.  Pathankot is well connected to all major cities in India. From there, tourists can take the narrow gauge train to Kangra, which is 20 km from Dharamshala. Further from Kangra, taxi or bus can be availed to go to Dharamshala.

Chandigarh to Dharamshala by taxi

There are many taxi services in Chandigarh which provides services to Dharamshala. The taxi charges vary according to the preference of vehicles and the rates are fixed by the taxi union there. The route is safe and will be covered in 5 hours 30 minutes.

S.No Taxi Type Chandigarh Shimla Taxi fare
1 Dzire/Similar 7000
2 Innova/Tevera 9000
3 Tempo Traveller 14000

FAQ

Qus:- How many flights from Chandigarh to Dharamshala every day?

There is no direct flight from Chandigarh Airport to Dharamshala. Only from New Delhi Airport direct flights to Dharamshala.

Qus:- What is the fastest way to get from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Dharamshala?

By road is the fastest way to Chandigarh Airport to Dharamshala and it will take 5 hours and 40 min.

Qus:- Which airport is near to Dharamshala?

Chandigarh is the nearest airport of Dharamshala.

Chandigarh Airport to Manali

Chandigarh Airport to Manali

Chandigarh airport is the second nearest airport to Manali, after the Kullu Buntur airport. This airport connects most of the cities in India, which further connects Manali by road. This airport has multiple daily flights from Metros like Delhi and Mumbai. Bhuntar airport does not have such connectivity as there is only one daily flight from Mumbai that too remains suspended for months. So Chandigarh is the preferred airport for Manali. Chandigarh Airport code is IXC and Kullu Manali Airport code is KUU. There is one direct flight from Chandigarh to Kullu Manali. There are airlines currently offer both direct and indirect flights between Chandigarh to Kullu. Indirect flight may more travel time, but indirect flights (Delhi to Kullu Manali) usually cost lesser than direct flight.

Distance between Chandigarh airport to Manali

The distance from Chandigarh airport to Manali is 310 km on road and can be covered in 8-9 hours.

Bus service from Chandigarh to Manali

There are private and government run buses from Chandigarh to Manali. There are ordinary, semi-deluxe and Volvo buses, which run both in the morning and night hours.  The distance from Chandigarh to Manali is covered in 9-10 hours. The fare for the ordinary buses cost around Rs.250/-, for semi deluxe buses Rs.550/- and for Volvo buses Rs-1200/- per person.

 Chandigarh Manali bus schedule is as follows:

S. No. Source Destination Bus Type Departure Arrival Fare
1 Chandigarh Manali Ordinary 20:25 07:30 525
2 Chandigarh Manali Volvo 20:40 06:45 1150
3 Chandigarh Manali Volvo 22:00 08:00 1150

Taxi service from Chandigarh airport to Manali

The taxi service in Chandigarh provides good service to Manali, with good conditioned cars varying from small cars like Tata Indica car to big ones like Innova, Xylo or Tempo Traveller.  The fares for the taxis vary according to the tourists’ choice of vehicle, the fare for a Tata Indica car will cost around Rs.4000 one way to Manali. The rates are fixed by the taxi unions and vary accordingly with different seasons.

Taking a taxi for the round trip from Chandigarh to Chandigarh is advisable as it will cost less and more convenient

Chandigarh to Manali Taxi Fare

S. No. Taxi type Chandigarh Manali  taxi fare / charges
1 Tata Indica 6500
2 Dzire/Etios 7500
3 Innova/Tevera 9500
4 Tempo Traveler 12000

FAQ

Qus:- How many flights fly from Chandigarh to Kullu Manali every day?

There are one flight fly from Chandigarh Airport to Manali every day.

Qus:- What is the fastest way to get from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Kullu Manali?

By Flight is the fastest way to Chandigarh Airport to Kullu Manali and it will take only 45 min.

Qus:- Which airport is near to Kullu Manali?

Chandigarh is the nearest airport of Kullu Manali.

Qus:- What is the fare of Chandigarh to Kullu Manali flight?

The fare for flight Chandigarh to Kullu Manali cost around 3,202 per person.

Does Manali has a Railway Station

Does Manali has a Railway Station

Manali is located at the northern end of the Kullu valley in Himachal Pradesh and it is the most beautiful hill station with jaw-dropping views, lush green forests, sprawling meadows carpeted with flowers, gushing blue streams. Manali is a combination of natural splendor and rich cultural heritage. Enjoy the Scenic Himalayas and the Beas river. Manali doesn’t have an own airport or railway station. The nearest airport is Kullu airport and the nearest railway station is Shimla and Chandigarh. Delhi to being a high range the way to reach Manali is by road either Delhi to Chandigarh by train and then by road to Manali.

If you plan Shimla Manali tour then you can reach Manali like Delhi to Chandigarh/Kalka by train and then Kalka to Shimla by Toy train, after sightseeing of Shimla then Going to Manali by Road. The Kalka-Shimla rail route, which has completed 100 years, offers the charm of old-world travel amidst lofty pines and lush green, misty mountains. Hoping to save the fixture from extinction, Indian Railways and preservationist groups had appealing to UNESCO, the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization, to give the toy train world heritage status and the same was accorded to it.

The Chandigarh Manali bus schedule is as follows:

S. No. Source Destination Bus Type Departure Arrival Fare
1 Chandigarh Manali Ordinary 20:25 07:30 525
2 Chandigarh Manali Volvo 20:40 06:45 1150
3 Chandigarh Manali Volvo 22:00 08:00 1150

Chandigarh to Manali Taxi Fare

S. No. Taxi type Chandigarh Manali  taxi fare / charges
1 Tata Indica 6500
2 Dzire/Etios 7500
3 Innova/Tevera 9500
4 Tempo Traveler 12000

 

Shimla Manali Highway

Shimla Manali Highway

Shimla is the exploring natural beauty and serene environment; nothing can be compared with such amazing places and is also known as Queen of Hills. Manali literally means the ‘Home of Manu’, the mythological character who survived when the world was drowned in a flood. Spectacular views of snow-capped peaks and wooded slopes, grassy meadows carpeted with wild flowers make Manali the perfect retreat for a family holiday.

Road Distance between Shimla Manali

The road distance between Shimla Manali is about 250 km and it takes 7-8 Hours, valley of Gods, is a combination of natural splendor and rich cultural heritage. The route is completely in the hills of Himalayas. This road remains open throughout the year and serves as main connection to Manali town from different parts of India.

How to travel Shimla to Manali

You can travel Shimla to Manali by bus services from HRTC known as Himachal road transport corporation and by cab also as and private travel agents operating the service are available, it will be displayed on this page. Shimla Manali highway is a 2 line road.

Landslide

Due to heavy rainfall landslides can occur on any terrain but it can only possible in rarest cases and also you can see snow on the road in winter.

Famous places in Between Shimla Manali

On the way you can see the majestic and the lush green beautiful mountains on one side. And also cover some famous places like Sunder Nagar, the beautiful lake is a must visit attraction in Sunder Nagar, Next place is Mandi, Mandi is the referred on the banks of river Beas, which makes this town more scenic, The Pandoh Dam is an embankment dam built on the Beas River in Mandi district, Kullu Valley is famous for the gods, Kullu Valley the most delightful region in the western Himalayas. The valley spreads out its charm on either side of the upper reaches of the river Beas. So these are the famous places you can cover on the way to Shimla Manali Highway.

 Shimla Manali bus schedule is as follows:

S. No. Source Destination Bus Type Departure Arrival Fare
1 Shimla Manali Deluxe 21:00 06:00 700
2 Shimla Manali Deluxe 08:00 14:24 600
3 Shimla Manali Deluxe 20:20 02:58 600
4 Shimla Manali Ordinary 09:15 17:00 500
5 Shimla Manali Ordinary 10:35 19:00 500
6 Shimla Manali Ordinary 21:40 06:00 500
7 Shimla Manali Luxury AC Bus 10:40 17:00 700