How to reach Shimla - Driving Directions to Shimla from Delhi Ambala - Weekend Destination

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.

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Best Places to Visit in Dharamshala,

Mcleodganj Dharamshala

Located in Upper Dharamsala Mcleodganj is around 10 Km by road and 3 km Trek from Dharamshala Kotwali Bazaar. Trekking from Kotwali Bazaar Dharamshala to Mcleodganj is wonderful experience via Khada Danda Marg. Mcleodganj is also the abode of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, who settled here after the Chinese invaded Tibet. The Monasteries and Bhdha Temple near Dalai Lama Residence are definitely worth a visit to experience peace, tranquility and check out the breathtaking surroundings
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War Memorial

Located near HP Board of School Education you will find the War Memorial when you enter Dharamsala. The beautiful garden memorial with huge pine trees reminds us of the post independence war heroes of Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. These martyrs lost their lives in Indo China war of 1962, Indo-Pak wars of 1947, 1965 and 1971 and UN peace operations. Go and have fresh air and peace of mind at this place

Dal Lake Dharamshala

It is not as huge as Dal Lake in Kashmir but Dal Lake is truly beautiful in Dharamshala. The Lush green huge and tall deodar forests surround Dal Lake located near Dharamsala. Watch out for the lovely and multi colored fish in Dal Lake. Dal lake in Dharamshala really qualifies for a perfect quite and serene picnic spot for the locals.

Chamunda Devi Temple near Dharamshala Kangra
With famous Dhauladhar waterfalls as its backdrop, Chamunda Devi Temple is not only religiously important but also offers breathtaking views of the high mountains and the forests of Baner Khud, Lahala and Pathiar.

Kangra Art Museum Dharamshala
Situated in Kotwali Bazaar of Dharamsala, Kangra Art Gallery was inaugurated in 1990. It houses an impressive collection of arts, crafts, artifacts, costumes and other treasures, which can be traced to as far back as 5th century.

Library of Tibetan Works and ArchivesLibrary of Tibetan Works and Archives (LTWA) is situated at McLeodganj town of Dharamsala. It was founded by the 14th Dalai Lama and serves as an institution to preserve and promote Tibetan culture.

Namgyal MonasterySonam Gyatso Dharamshala the third Dalai Lama, founded Namgyal Monastery in the year 1575. During that time, it was situated at the Potala Palace in Tibet. Its purpose was to assist the Dalai Lama in his spiritual duties and public religious activities.

Norbulingka Sidhwari Dharamshala
InstituteSituated at a distance of 4 km from Dharamsala, Norbulinka Institute has a mission to preserve and promote. It is a picture of old rural Tibet with all its shady paths, wooden bridges, small streams and tiny water falls, along with wooden carvings, Tibetan Thangka paintings, Tibetan handicrafts and arts.

Kangra Fort near Dharamshala
Kangra Fort was once the stronghold and seat of power of Katoch rulers, who ruled the land for over 2000 years. Today, it stands in ruins because of the devastating earthquake that hit the area in 1905.

Nurpur Fort near Dharamshala
Located 66 km from Dharamsala and 24 km from Pathankot, Nurpur Fort was constructed by Raja Basu more than one thousand years ago. Initially, it was known as Dhameri.

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Unforgettable Trip from Delhi to Dharamshala Mcleodganj - Weekend destination

How to Plan your Trip to Mcleodganj Dharamshala from Delhi 

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It was month of May and the schools in Delhi NCR had declared their summer vacations for one and half month. Last year we had an exotic and amazing trip to Kashmir. This time around my son was again eager to go to some hill station. I just thought nothing better than Himachal Pradesh.Why not Mcleodganj Dharamshala this year. We decided that we will drive this time to Dharamshala all the way from Delhi.

The driving directions from Delhi to Dharamshala Mcleodganj are too simple. We need to take GT karnal road from Delhi. It will take about four hours to reach Chandigarh from Delhi via Panipat, Karnal and Ambala.

We stared our journey in the evening at around 5 PM so that we cross Delhi before the peak hour traffic. My advise to all the people driving from Delhi to Chandigarh is to maintain the speed limit. It is highly likely that the traffic cops would fine you for over speeding in this highway. Thanks to one of my old friend for this suggestions and it saved me.



Though you would be tempted to drive beyond the speed limit of 100 make sure that you do not exceed the limit otherwise you may end up paying heavy fine or meet with an accident. So mind it friends!!

On the way there are many outlets where you can have snacks, tea or dinner. It is up to you to decide where you want to have your meals. Here also I would like to give one suggestion. Please do not stop on the secluded place or a Dhaba where you do not find any customers. It is better you stop and enjoy at the places like Pind Baluchi, Nirulla's, Havelli or many other spots which offers good quality meals along with entertainment for your kids.

After having our dinner at Chandigarh at around 9PM we moved ahead and took the Ropar Nangal Una Road. Una is about 120 kms from Chandigarh. The roads are excellent and signal free and within two hours we touched Mehatpur which lies on Himachal Punjab Border. After crossing the Barrier we decided to spend the remaining time in a hotel. It was already 11 PM and though it is safe to drive in Himachal in the night we did not want to take a chance. If you are not expert in driving in hills please do not drive.



We stayed in a hotel that night 4 kms before Una city and next morning after having our breakfast the enchanting journey to the Himalayas began at 8AM. We crossed UNA, then AMB, Mubarakpur, Bharwain. The famous Chintpurni Temple is also located about 5 kms from Bharmai. You can take the straight route or if you wish to pay visit to the Mata Chintpurni Temple you can take that route and catch the Kangra route again.

We took the straight route and reached Dehra soon. The Beas River flowing down the bridge near Dehra was truly mesmerizing. I think that was the beginning of the heavenly feeling on the hills. Dehra is a small town in Kangra District. From Dehra you can go straight to Kangra or take another route via Jwalaji Temple. If you have sufficient amount of time you can always visit Jwalaji Temple either while going to Dharamshala or while coming back.

At 11 AM we were in the sacred Kangra town. The gigantic Dhauladhar ranges were so near we can see and feel that. Our destination was so near now, only 18 kms from Kangra. The AC in the car was switched off as the cool breeze was inviting and telling us to come fast.

The smell of the air was so soothing now and after every 2-3 kms we can see streams of water and rivulets with crystal clear water. The local people call these small rivulets, Khad.

The journey from Kangra to Dharamshala was enthralling and the pollution free atmosphere was delightful. Lets hope and wish that the beauty of the mountains and hills is maintained. All the tourists and travelers also need to understand that the need of the hour is to protect the environment from all kinds of pollution.

Finally we reached our destination and the feeling was altogether different in Dharamshala.

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Himachal Tourism Shimla Package 2 nights 3 days

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Shimla is the best hill station to enjoy your weekends from Punjab or delhi. Shimla is easily accessible from Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Patiala, jalandhar and other parts of Punjab. Shimla is also very near from Delhi and you can enjoy the weekends at Shimla from delhi. Himachal Tourism offers many packages for the tourists. Below you will find a weekend special package to Shimla. </></> </>

HPTDC Special Offer Shimla Sojourn (2 nights 3 days)
Day 1	On arrival evening tea, dinner and night stay at Hotel Holiday Home, Shimla.
Day 2	After breakfast sight seeing tour to Kufri-Chail and back via Kandaghat by Taxi. Lunch at Hotel Palace, Chail. Visit highest cricket ground in the world and Sidh Baba Ka Temple. Evening tea at The Apple Cart Inn, Kiarighat. Dinner and night stay at Hotel Holiday Home, Shimla.
Day 3	After breakfast check-out from Hotel and visit Jakhoo Temple by Taxi. (Kalibari Temple, Mall Road, Church & Ridge by walk).
Price (INR): Package/ Hotel 2 Persons 3 persons 4 persons Hotel Holiday Home, Shimla 9200 11300 16400

Terms & Conditions:

Package mentioned above are flexible and can be modified on request.

Reservation can be made by paying 100% charges of the package.

Accommodation will be provided for 2 Persons and 4 Persons on twin sharing basis whereas package for 3 Persons will be provided on triple sharing basis. One cab will be provided for 2 Persons package, 3 Persons package and 4 Persons package.

Vegetarian food will be served

Full day taxi on day 2

ii) 3rd day local sightseeing by Taxi. Taxi will be arranged by the concerned Hotel. Accommodation package of 2 Persons & 4 Persons will be provided on twin sharing basis, whereas package for 3 Persons will be provided on triple sharing basis. One cab will be provided for 2 Persons package, 3 Persons package & 4 Persons package.

Package valid during Leisure Period

Optional/ Additional : In case guest wishes to book/avail the facility of Volvo bus from Delhi to Shimla and back the same can be booked subject to availability of seats. The fare for Volvo bus will be Rs.860/- per seat extra for one way journey

The breakup of prime and Leisure period is as below:

Prime Period	Leisure Period
1st April to 30th June 15th September to 15th November 23rd December to 2nd January	1st July to 14th September 16th November to 22nd December 3rd January to 31st March

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