delhi to shimla train

There are no direct trains are available for Shimla from Delhi.  First, you have to reach Kalka or Chandigarh. After that you have to choose which way you want to reach Shimla.

If you want to take an unforgettable ride of toy train from Kalka to Shimla then first of all you have to reach Kalka, is 30 km ahead from Chandigarh. So you have to take train from Delhi up to Kalka. But one problem is that, the number of train is very less up to Kalka. Up to Chandigarh, lots of trains are available.
So, you need proper information for hassle free trip.



1) If you want that your family will enjoy the journey of toy train from Kalka to Shimla then I recommend you the best way that your family will really enjoy: -

• Take Howrah Kalka Mail from Old Delhi (DLI) on around 9.00 PM (schedule departure) after your daily work duty. Next day early morning, the Howrah Kalka Mail will reach Kalka at around 5.00 AM.
• Take Shivalik Deluxe Express from Kalka. It is a connective toy train with Howrah Kalka Mail and will take 5 hours to reach Shimla. No matter how much luggage you have, you will not face any any problem because the platforms are in the same row for both the trains. There are total 100 numbers of tunnels in this route. It will be amazing when the train will enter the tunnel.
• Before lunch, you will be in Shimla.

This journey will take a little longer (more than 12 hours to reach Shimla from Delhi) but this is more comfortable compare to any other mode of travels. I am giving you the train time table for your convenience.



2) If you do not want to waste your time to reach there, want to spend more time in Shimla or Manali, then select the type of travel which I have explained below: -

• Take a Bus is more significant choice compare to any other mode of travel if you want to save both the time and money. Within 7 to 8 hours, you will reach Shimla from Delhi. Take a Late night bus from Delhi and next day early morning you will be in Shimla.
• You may take a rented cab from Delhi, to make comfortable journey, but I think it will more expensive and will not be that much comfortable as you expect.
• If you don't like to travel in night then you may take an early morning train up to Chandigarh. From there you will see lots of rented cars are available for both the Shimla and Manali.

You may save your time but your travel will not that much comfortable as train journey.

My Opinion: -

Take Howrah Kalka Mail from Old Delhi station up to kalka. From Kalka, take Shhivalik Deluxe express upto shimla. Stay two days in Shimla for local site scene. Then take an over night bus from Shimla for Manali. Early morning you will reach Manali. After check in take a rented cab for local site scene. It will be light because you travel whole night to reach Manali. Next day morning, go for Rohtang pass. Whole day you have to keep for Rohtang pass. keep the 3rd day in Manali for remaining local site scene. After that take Bus on the 3rd night from Manali to Delhi. From next day you can join your job.

So, if you have 5 days and 6 night then you can easily plan a trip for both Shimla and Manali and spend some memorable time with family.