Best Weekend Destination from Delhi - Shimla
Reaching Shimla By Road
Shimla is just a six to seven hours drive from Delhi by road. Take GT Karnal road from Delhi. Continue on this well maintained highway where the speed limit is 90 kms per hour. Make sure you are not breaking this rule or you will end up paying a fine. By this route you will reach Ambala via Panipat and Karnal. From Ambala take another highway towards Chandigarh. You don't need to enter Chandigarh. Just before Chandigarh starts take a right turn to Shimla from Zirakpur. The amazing journey to the Queen of Hills starts from here. Enjoy the hills and green ambience with mesmerising weather and breathtaking landscapes. The highway is amazing and smooth but take care of the temptation to drive fast in the hills, drive caefully and enjoy the nature.
It is advisable to book your Hotel Room in Shimla near Mall Road which is the most happening spot in Shimla.
Reaching Shimla By Train
Going to Shimla by Train is life time experience. The toy train though takes 5 hours to reach from Kalka to Shimla but the journey is woth it. The toy train starts form Kalka. Kalka is well connected by trains from all parts of the country including Shatabadi trains from Delhi to Kalka. Always book your seat in the toy train in advance to avoid last minute hastles. The journey through the hills is trully amazing and if you are with the kids then not to miss the train to Shimla. your kids will love the train passing through over 100 tunnels and lush green jungles.
Reaching Shimla By Air
Shimla is connected by Air and flights operate daily from delhi to Shimla. The Airport is at Jubbharhatti near Shimla.
How to reach Shimla from Dharamshala
Himachal roadways offers regular bus services from Dharamshala to Shimla. The journey takes around 8 to 9 hours from Dharamshala to Shimla. If you are in your own vehicle then you can reach Shimla from Dharamshala either via Hamirpur or via Chandigarh.
Reaching Shimla By Road
Shimla is just a six to seven hours drive from Delhi by road. Take GT Karnal road from Delhi. Continue on this well maintained highway where the speed limit is 90 kms per hour. Make sure you are not breaking this rule or you will end up paying a fine. By this route you will reach Ambala via Panipat and Karnal. From Ambala take another highway towards Chandigarh. You don't need to enter Chandigarh. Just before Chandigarh starts take a right turn to Shimla from Zirakpur. The amazing journey to the Queen of Hills starts from here. Enjoy the hills and green ambience with mesmerising weather and breathtaking landscapes. The highway is amazing and smooth but take care of the temptation to drive fast in the hills, drive caefully and enjoy the nature.
It is advisable to book your Hotel Room in Shimla near Mall Road which is the most happening spot in Shimla.
Reaching Shimla By Train
Going to Shimla by Train is life time experience. The toy train though takes 5 hours to reach from Kalka to Shimla but the journey is woth it. The toy train starts form Kalka. Kalka is well connected by trains from all parts of the country including Shatabadi trains from Delhi to Kalka. Always book your seat in the toy train in advance to avoid last minute hastles. The journey through the hills is trully amazing and if you are with the kids then not to miss the train to Shimla. your kids will love the train passing through over 100 tunnels and lush green jungles.
Reaching Shimla By Air
Shimla is connected by Air and flights operate daily from delhi to Shimla. The Airport is at Jubbharhatti near Shimla.
How to reach Shimla from Dharamshala
Himachal roadways offers regular bus services from Dharamshala to Shimla. The journey takes around 8 to 9 hours from Dharamshala to Shimla. If you are in your own vehicle then you can reach Shimla from Dharamshala either via Hamirpur or via Chandigarh.