Kalka Travel Map

Kalka is a town situated on the foothills of the Himalayas in Panchkula District. This town was named after Goddess Kali and is also the terminus of the Kalka - Shimla Railway. It is believed that this town was acquired from the state of Patiala by the British in 1843. After its acquisition, Kalka also served as a depot for Shimla, which was the summer capital of the Raj.One of the major attractions of this town is the Kali Mata Temple, dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Kali. It is an ancient temple, which is visited by many devotees during the Navratri festival. As per legend, Pandavas visited the site of the temple during their exile