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Chandigarh Airport to Shimla

Chandigarh Airport to Shimla

The Chandigarh city is located in north of India and surrounded by three states Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. Chandigarh airport is the center hub, which connects many cities of India and the main hill stations, Shimla and Kullu Manali in Himachal Pradesh. Although there is an airport in Shimla Chandigarh airport It is the nearest airport to Shimla which connects many states of India and  metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai  with multiple daily flights in full sized air crafts,  as only small air crafts and / chartered flights fly to Shimla. Chandigarh Airport code is IXC and Shimla Airport code is SLV. There are very few direct flights from Chandigarh to Shimla. Flight time depends on the stopover destination specified by your travel agent or the one you choose while booking your ticket. So you’ll have to take connecting flights.

Distance from Chandigarh Airport to Shimla

The distance from Chandigarh airport to Shimla is 122 km. This distance can be covered on road by Taxi and Bus service.  The travel time by road is 3-4 hours by taxi.

Chandigarh Airport to Bus stand

The bus stand is about 17.8 kilometers from Chandigarh airport. The travel time is half an hour and it will cost Rs by radio taxi (cool cabs and mega cabs service is available) and the taxi will cost around Rs 800 to 1,000. And Buses from Chandigarh to Shimla are available from Chandigarh Sector 43 bus stand.

Bus service from Chandigarh

Chandigarh to Shimla distance is 118 km and time taken is 4-5 hrs by bus. Connectivity from Chandigarh to Shimla is excellent. There are multiple bus services from Himachal roadways, Haryana roadways, Punjab Roadways, DTC and CTU, which includes ordinary buses, semi deluxe buses and Volvo buses. The fare for Semi Deluxe buses costs around Rs.200 and for Volvo buses Rs. 500 per person. But there is no direct Volvo bus services origination from Chandigarh to Shimla. There are only Volvo buses run between Shimla and New Delhi. All these buses have a stopover at Chandigarh bus stand. So you can take the Volvo bus that is coming from Delhi.

Taxi service from Chandigarh to Shimla

The taxi service in Chandigarh provides pick up and drop to Shimla from Chandigarh. The fares vary according to the choice of vehicle and according to the season. The rates are fixed by the taxi unions. For a small vehicle like Tata Indica car it will cost around 2500 one way to Shimla from Chandigarh Airport.

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

S.No Taxi Type Chandigarh Shimla Taxi fare
1 Dzire/Similar 2500
2 Innova/Tevera 3500
3 Tempo Traveller 5500

FAQ

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

There is only one flight From Chandigarh Airport to Shimla and Shimla Airport to Chandigarh. And service will be available only Monday and Friday.

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

By Flight is the fastest way to Chandigarh Airport to Shimla and it will take only 20 min.

Qus:- Which airport is near to Shimla?

Chandigarh is the nearest airport of Shimla.

Qus:- What is the fare of Chandigarh to Shimla Flight?

The fare for flight Chandigarh to Shimla cost around 3,000 per person.

Kalpa Location

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

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

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

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.