Shimla is one of the most popular hill stations in India. Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British India. After independence, the city became the capital of Panjab and later it became the capital of Himachal Pradesh.
March to June: This is the best time to visit Shimla. This is also the peak season for tourists in Shimla. The temperature ranges between 16*C to 30* C. The weather is quite pleasant and perfect for outdoor activities. If you are into adventure sports then this is the ideal time to try paragliding, trekking, camping.
July to September: It is considered the offseason but a perfect time for the risk-taking tourists wanting to explore Shimla on a low budget. This is the monsoon season and temperature ranges between 13*C-20*C. during this time Shimla receives rainfall and landslides.
October to February: This is a popular season for Shimla for people who are looking for snow. This is the time for skating. The average temperature during this season is around 8°C and goes down to -2°C. Don’t forget to carry warm clothes.
Air: The Shimla Airport, also known as Jubbarhatti airport is around 25 km away from the city, is the closest domestic airport. However, since this airport is not functional throughout the year, hence it’s advisable to choose Chandigarh or Delhi Airports.
Travelers coming from abroad can book their tickets to Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, which is about 366km from Shimla. travelers can avail taxis, bus, or train service to reach Shimla.
Train: Kalka railway station is around 90km away from Shimla.
Recommend taking Kalka Mail, which departs at 9:30 p.m. from Delhi and you will reach Kalka at 4:35 a.m. after one hour at 5:45 a.m. toy train(Shivalik Deluxe Express) is available for Shimla. you reach Shimla at 10:35 a.m.
It’s a good option for budget travelers, travelers can save hotel fares for one night and travelers will get a full day to explore Shimla.
The next good option is Shatabdi express, which departure at 7.40 a.m. from Delhi. and you will reach Kalka at 11:45 a.m. It’s the fastest train route from Delhi to Kalka. At 12:10 p.m. you will get Toy Train the Himalayan Queen, you will reach Shimla by 5:30 p.m.
Kalka to Shimla is a narrow-gauge track and is known for its dramatic views of the hills and surrounding villages.
On 8 July 2008, UNESCO added the Kalka–Shimla railway to the mountain railways of the India World Heritage Site. Trains operate over 880 bridges, over 919 turns, and through 102 tunnels.
Bus: You have two options for buses.
First Delhi to Kalka by Bus. then Kalka to Shimla toy train.
Second Delhi to Shimla by Bus.
First talk about Delhi to Kalka by bus. Best option to take the bus after 9 p.m. from Delhi. So, you can spend a night on the bus and you can save hotel fare and you will reach 4:30 a.m. to Kalka. After that, at 5:30 a.m. you can take the toy train from Kalka. Buses will take 6-7 hr to reach Kalka.
Let’s talk about the second option: Delhi to Shimla by Bus. From Delhi take a bus for Chandighar, not Kalka. because Delhi to Chandigarh more buses are available. Then from Chandigarh, you will get many busses for Shimla.
Take an overnight bus or train from Delhi to reach Shimla in the morning. Try reaching around 10-11 AM.
Exactly why Shimla’s ‘Scandal Point’ has been named so is still a mystery. got its name in the 19th century. In British India Maharaja of Patiala Bhupinder Singh fell in love with the daughter of the viceroy. It is believed that the king and viceroy’s daughter eloped from this point. Therefore, he was banned from entering Shimla. After that Maharaja Bhupinder Singh founded the new summer capital at Chail for himself. It’s known as Chail Palace.
Hotels are easily available in Shimla.
If you are a Chinese food lover, try out these places.
You will get delicious food at a reasonable price.
Also, try out the Indian Coffee House, which was established in 1957. It is a tourist attraction in Shimla.
You can also try the Wake and Bake Cafe, they offer delicious food at a reasonable price.
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