Nowadays everyone wants to go to Shimla but there is a question in one’s mind that when to go to Shimla. I would say that the best time to visit Shimla for snowfall would be from December to March as this is the ideal time to visit. In summers this is the best time to visit Shimla. During this time the weather in Shimla remains pleasant.
Shimla is a beautiful hill station located in Himachal Pradesh which is mesmerizing snow clad mountains with breath-taking weather which I believe will totally blow your mind and give peace to your mind and soul.
During the monsoon season Shimla experiences a lot of landslides and rains. Hence, not many tourists prefer to visit Shimla during this period. This is a weak period for tourism in Shimla and hotel rates drop drastically during this period.
During this time there is a lot of rain in Shimla, so some tourist places are also closed, so it would be better to take information about that place before going at this time.
Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the country, which is full of amazing attractions.
Shimla is so special that all the hill stations here are always full of tourists there is a crowd of tourists in every season of the year.
When anyone goes to visit Shimla, the question that comes to mind is that how can Shimla be easily reached by air, road or train.
Reach Shimla By Train
Shimla has a small railway station which is just 1 kilometre away from the city centre and is connected to Kalka by a short gauge rail track.
Shimla’s famous toy train runs between Kalka and Shimla, it takes approximately 7 hours for this train to cover a distance of 96 km.
Kalka is the nearest railway station to Shimla, which is connected to Chandigarh and Delhi by regular trains. You can find trains to Kalka from major cities like Delhi and Chandigarh.
The trains that operate between Kalka and Shimla can be an option to commute, taking into consideration that time is not a constraint during your travels. Bookings of the same can be made via the online portal provided by IRCTC.
Reach Shimla By Airplane
If you are going to travel to Shimla by plane, then plane will land at Jubbarhatti. It is about 23 km from Shimla which is the nearest airport to it.
There are several regular flights to Jubbarhatti from Chandigarh and Delhi. After reaching this airport, you can easily get a taxi to go to Shimla.
Reach Shimla By Car
If you are traveling from Delhi to Shimla by your own car, you will need to take the Outer Ring Road towards GT Karnal Road then turn right onto NH 1. After reaching Ambala you leave NH 1 and proceed to Kalka on NH 22.
Now continue on this route towards Solan and then towards Shimla. Usually this journey will take you 6 -7 hours.
With a driving distance of about 114 kilometres, commuting via road is one of the fastest and most convenient options for a tourist. On an average, traversing through the winding roads on the foothills of the Himalayas takes about 4 hours via NH5 from Chandigarh.
Reach Shimla by Bus
Traversing the 114 kilometres via bus takes about 5 hours (including the stoppages). With multiple buses running on this route, there are various options ranging from AC bus to Non AC busses. The top operator on the Chandigarh to Shimla bus route is HRTC.
Shimla is well connected by road to cities like Chandigarh at a distance of 117 kms, Manali 260 kms and Delhi 343 kms. Apart from Himachal Road Transport Corporation, many private buses also run from major cities of North India.
If you are going from Delhi to Shimla then you will find many luxury buses overnight from ISBT Kashmere Gate whereas if you are travelling from Chandigarh one can get busses from ISBT 43.
Shimla is famous for being a great tourist destination and a weekend getaway in North India from cities like Chandigarh and New Delhi.
The place is home to the mesmerizing beauty of nature and hosts many adventure activities. This place is ideal for those who are looking for a refreshing getaway amidst the mountains.
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