Shimla,Himachal pradesh,India

A beautiful hill station in Himachal Pradesh filled with captivating streams, greenery and picturesque scenery. Sounds like a perfect escapade, away from the fast paced urban life. All this can be relished in the breathtaking city, Shimla. Located in the lower Himalayan ranges, Shimla hill is also known as “queen of the hills”. 

The Shimla Hill station boasts of its various tourist attractions like the very famous Mall Road to enjoy shopping, Christ Church, Summer hill, Gaiety heritage cultural complex and Lakkar Bazaar etc. As Shimla has a long history with the Britishers, the place is flourished by beautiful colonial structures of that time.

Situated at a height of 2200 m, Shimla is one of the most eminent tourist destination in the country. Set amidst beautiful hills and mystical woods, Shimla is one of most aesthetically planned cities in India.

The tranquil beauty as well as the picturesque view of this magnificent city is something which will give you a thousand reasons to enjoy and cherish your stay at this place.

The toy train to Shimla from Kalka passes through beautiful hills and valleys and is one of the most beautiful train routes in the world.

With rolling hills and cascading waterfalls, the hill resort attracts a large number of tourists, from the destinations across the world. 

How to Reach

By Air

Shimla can be easily reached by air. The place has its own airport at a place called Jubbarhatti, which is located at a distance of 23 kilometers from the main city center. Flights from New Delhi, Chandigarh and Kullu operate on a daily basis. Jagsons Airways offer excellent services.

By Rail

Shimla is connected by a narrow gauge line with Kalka (96 km) which in turn is connected with the major cities in India. The toy train journey from Kalka to Shimla is enchanting with 107 tunnels and lofty arched bridges. The duration of the journey is around six hrs. The frequency of trains that ply from Kalka to Shimla is pretty good, with atleast 4 trains plying to and fro from Shimla.

By Road

Shimla is connected to major cities in North India by several bus services including Himachal Road Transport Corporation buses as well as private operators. From Delhi, you can take an overnight air conditioned luxury bus from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Buses leave in the morning or later at night. Local bus services is frequent in Shimla City from 7 am to 9 pm and buses are available to all the places in the city.

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