shimla from delhi.

Shimla city.

1. Flight: - 

You may take flight from Delhi to Chandigarh and then take a cab from Chandigarh airport. From Chandigarh airport easily you can get a cab for Shimla.

But I think this is not a good choice. If you are coming from other than north India then it will be a good choice.

On the way of Shimla from Kalka.

2. Train: - 

From Old Delhi station you take a Howrah Kalka Mail (12311) at 9 PM and it will reach Kalka around 5 AM. It is an overnight journey. Then take Shivalik Deluxe Express (52451) or Kalka Shimla NG Express (52453). You can take a cab from kalka also. But I prefer to take an enjoyable journey of a toy train. There are 100 tunnels in this track. It will take around 5 hours from Kalka.

One important thing is that, both the toy trains will take passengers from Howrah Kalka Mail. So if your Mail train has delayed to reach Kalka then both the toy train also will take delay.

3. Bus: -

From Chandigarh to Shimla- 

One bus is available from Chandigarh, Mercedes Benz A/C Business Class (2+2) provided by ‘Indo Canadian Tpt. Co’. It will take around 3.30 hours to reach Shimla from Chandigarh. Departure time from Chandigarh sector 34A is 11.30 AM and will reach at Shimla Bypass Crossing at 3.00 PM. Rent around 1000/- per head.

From Delhi to Shimla- 

There are lots of sleeper, semi sleeper buses from Delhi to Shimla. You can book through Red bus. Over night buses are also there, so taking a bus also good choice.

Which options is better?

I think you should try the toy train journey. It will take little bit extra time compare to bus but you will enjoy your trip. For this I suggest you to take train journey.

If you don't want to waste your time then take sleeper volvo bus from Delhi. It is overnight journey. So next day morning you will reach Shimla and it is economically cheap also.

My travelling experience to Shimla: -

I want to share with you my travel experience of Shimla. I took Howrah Kalka Mail from Old Delhi station. It reached Kalka at 7 am. Oh god! I thought that I can't able to take Shivalik Deluxe express from Kalka. I had reservation on Shivalik Deluxe Express and also had booked Retiring room at Shimla Railway Station. After reaching Kalka, I realized that both the trains are linked.

Shimla Railway Station.

Mentally I relaxed after taken the Shivalik Express. Took some breakfast at Kalka station and then started our journey.

At shimla station, so many coolies are there. They try to insist you to take hotels according to their choice. They also try to misguide you. So my opinion, booked hotel before reaching Shimla.

I booked Retiring room and the rent was 475/- per day. You can't able to find hotels in this price. If you want to book retiring room then the essential criteria is, you should have a confirm reservation ticket of Shimla. You think that the rent is very cheap, so may be the room will be not good in condition, but I am telling you that the room was very neat and clean. They provide two sofas, one double bad, one cupboard, attached bathroom with geyser. You can book Retiring room upto 48 hours for single ticket. Means you and your family will come to Shimla by toy train then you can stay their upto 48 hours. So, if you want to stay in retiring room, please remember these conditions.

I returned also through toy train, that's why I had been stayed four days in retiring room.

Travel Guide: -

No need to take travel guide and car from private agencies. Himachal Tourism Tourist information center is there. It is Govt under taking and it is cheaper than other private agencies. They have so many branches all around the city. One branch is on the exist gate of Shimla Railway Station. Minimum 4 person need. If you are two tourists then you have to wait, they will arrange another two tourists. If they fail then they will arrange a private car for you. If you are more than four travelers then definitely go through them.

You can also check through https://himachaltourism.gov.in 

Its me in front of Himachal Tourist Information Center at the
exist Gate of Shimla Railway Station.

Best time to travel Shimla: -

March to June: - This is the popular time for tourist. Temperature will be vary from 15 degree to 20 degree. This time is perfect for outdoor activities.

December: - This is the best time to visit Shimla. During this month the hill witnesses heavy snowfall. If you want to enjoy the snowfall then definitely you should go Shimla during end of the December.

July to September: - Try to avoid this time to travel Shimla. Heavy rainfall will be there during rainy season.

Place of interest: -

1. The Mall: This is famous for shopping on street. Restaurants also there.

2. Jakhu Temple: Jakhu is the highest peak in the city. This is the temple of lord Hanuman.

Jakhu Temple.

3. Jakhu Rope-way: This rope-way connects ridge ground to jakhu temple.

4. Ridge ground: It is a large open space on the mall road for hosting all the cultural activities.

5. Tara Devi: This temple is dedicated to the goddess of star.

6. Kufri: Small zoo is there.

7. Naldehra: Golf ground is there.

Naldehra Golf Ground.