Kalka Mail from Kalka to Delhi

Kalka mail, the train numbered 12312 runs from Kalka to Howrah and runs on all days of the week. It is one of the longest trains running in India, having 24 coaches (12 Sleeper, 2 SLR, 4 General, 1 First A/C, 2 3Tier A/C, 3 2Tier A/C), out these one AC 3 Tier is attached in Mugalsarai in the train from Howrah and detached in Mugalsarai in the train from Kalka on the return journey.

The Kalka mail is categorized as Super Fast train. The departure scheduled time from Kalka is 11.55 PM and the arrival time at Delhi at 6.30 PM. So this is an overnight train from Kalka to Delhi.

Kalka mail train fare from Kalka to Delhi

The fare per person for 1AC is Rs. 1085  2AC Rs. 640, 3AC Rs. 455 and SL class  is Rs 175 from Kalka to Delhi.

Shimla Kalka connecting train to Kalka Mail

The evening Shivalik Deluxe toy train from Shimla to Kalka, and evening passenger train has connectivity to this train for onward journey for Delhi and beyond. The Kalka Delhi train departs only after arrival of these toy trains even if they are late, so you need not worry about delay if you are travelling on these connecting trains.

Kalka to Shimla Himalayan Queen toy train

Kalka Shimla Himalayan Queen (train number 52455) is one of the narrow gauge toy trains that run from Kalka to Shimla. The distance between Kalka to Shimla is 96 km and travel time is more than 5 hours as the trains travel at low speed due to hill terrain.

It is the connecting train for the Delhi – Kalka Shatabdi train which reaches Kalka at 11.45 a.m and the Delhi Kalka Himalayan Queen which reaches kalka at 11:10 AM.

Kalka Shimla Himalayan Queen Schedule / Timings

The departure time of Himalayan Queen toy train from Kalka is 12.10 pm and it runs on all days of the week. The expected arrival time in Shimla is 5.20 PM.  The travel time from Kalka to Shimla is 5 hrs 10 min. The average speed the train covers in an hour is 18 km.

The train stops at nine main stations , which are Dharampur, Kumarhatti, Barog, Solan, Salogra, Kandaghat, Taradevi, Jutogh and Summer Hill. The other stations it passes through are Taksal, Gumman, Koti, Sonwara, Kanoh, Kathleeghat and Shoghi where this train doesn’t have stoppages.

All these toy trains from Kalka to Shimla pass through 102 tunnels, which give thrilling experience to the passengers. The journey in these trains through the valleys and pine trees around is a wonderful experience for the visitors of Himachal and they always remember this ride in there mind.

Kalka Shimla Himalayan Queen train fare

There is only Chair Car coaches in this train and the fare from Kalka to Shimla is Rs.225 per person.

Shimla Kalka Himalayan Queen Schedule / Timings

This train number 52454 from Shimla to Kalka departs at 10.30 am from Shimla and reaches Kalka, the destination point at 4.10 pm.

Kalka to Shimla Himalayan Queen booking

The train tickets can be booked online 30 days in advance from the journey date from Indian Railways IRCTC website and its affiliate websites like makemytrip.com and Yatra.com.

Shivalik Deluxe Express – Journey from Kalka to Shimla

Shimla is a beautiful place especially for nature lovers. To enjoy the nature, the best way to travel to Shimla would be by train from Kalka to Shimla. The train runs through this route on meter gauge track. The distance covered by this wonderful train journey is 96km and it passes through 103 tunnels to reach Shimla . It takes 5-51/2 hours to reach Shimla railway station from Kalka. The train route passes through beautiful valley and hills moving upwards throughout its journey upto Shimla. There are deluxe, honeymoon and chair car compartments in these trains. The ticket fare is very reasonable varying from Rs.19 to Rs.290/. There are different trains varying in their timings of departure and their classes. The names of these trains are Kalka Shimla Passenger, Rail Motor, Shivalik Deluxe Express, Kalka Shimla Express and Himalayan Queen.

The best train to travel by this route is the Shivalik Deluxe Express, which starts in the early morning at 5.30 am from Kalka. This train connects many trains which reaches Kalka in the early morning hours. The journey in the early hours through the beautiful valley  would be wonderful treat to our eyes. The train starts from Shimla back to Kalka at 5.40 pm and reaches 10.20 pm in the night to Kalka. It is very convenient for the tourists who are going to travel back by Howrah Mail to Delhi and other places.

The Shivalik Express is best known for its ambiance. The coaches are well equipped with reversible cushioned seats, foldable tables for serving food, wall to wall carpeting and wide glass windows , which can be opened so you can enjoy the nature. Good relaxing music is played to enhance a more pleasant  atmosphere.

The Shivalik Express does not have any official stops throughout the journey except for the Barog station, to load the food packets. The breakfast is complementary in the up journey to Shimla and dinner during the down journey to Kalka. There is a choice of food for the passenger, they can order either vegetarian or non-vegetarian food.

Travelling by these trains especially during the snow season would be a retreat to our lives. The wonderful experience of the scenic beauty would be a lifetime reward by God. The scene would be like this:

The Shivalik Express is a connecting service for Howrah – Kalka Mail and also in return journey back to Delhi or Howrah.  It accomodates  120 passengers and reaches the destination in 4.45 hours. The one way fare for a person is Rs.290/.

There are premium Shivalik coaches named by The Shivalik Palace Tourist Coach and The Shivalik Queen Tourist Coach. The Shivalik Palace Tourist Coach provided a luxurious ambience accomodating a part of  six persons and is equipped with folding cushioned bed, refrigerator, on board kitchen and dining table. The fare includes complementary accomodation  of two luxurious retiring rooms at Shimla and free meals enroute. The Shivalik Queen tourist coach is also a luxury coach with ultra modern facilities. These luxury coaches are attached to other trains as per special requirements.

Please not that the Kalka Shimla toy train bookings open only one month in advance (except Shivalik Deluxe train, it will open three months before from travel date), not like other trains which open two months in advance.