Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh situated at a height of 2200m. It is a prominent choice for a weekend getaway from Chandigarh & Delhi since there are a lot of places to visit in Shimla for families as well as honeymooners. The weather is pleasant everytime which attracts tourists during the summer months especially. Its centrally located Mall Road lined up with multiple shops, cafes and restaurants attracts tourist in flock.
How to reach Shimla
By Air
Shimla does not have its own airport. Jubbarhatti, 23 km away from the town, is the nearest airport to Shimla. There are regular flights to Shimla from Chandigarh and Delhi. Flights to Shimla normally would have stopovers at 1-2 places. Taxis are an easy way to travel from the airport to Shimla city.
By Train
Kalka is a small railway station that connects Shimla via trains. There are 3-4 trains to Shimla from Kalka and vice versa on a daily basis. This travel from Kalka by Shimla train travel is in a toy train that will take you through 103 tunnels.
By Road
Well-connected roads make travel to Shimla by road an easy choice. Traveling within Shimla by car is a cheap alternative helping you to take your own time within the town. There are frequent buses to Shimla from all major cities in North India. Himachal Road Transport Corporation and many private operators provide daily buses to this destination, hence making a Shimla visit by bus an easier choice.
