Shimla is one of the most beautiful hill stations in Himachal Pradesh. Every year, over thousands of travellers, come to Shimla from different corners of the country and other parts of the world. Shimla is well connected to the metropolitan cities and other parts of India by rail, road, and air. By Rail: Shimla has a small railway station located 1km away from the city centre. It is connected to Kalka by a narrow gauge track. Shimla's famous toy train travels between Kalka and Shimla, covering a 96km distance in approximately 7 hours. Kalka is the nearest rail station connected to Delhi and Chandigarh by regular trains. The Kalka Shatabdi runs from Delhi to Kalka via Chandigarh. By Air: Jubarhati is the nearest airport located 23km away from the town. Regular flights are available from Jubbarhati to Delhi and Chandigarh. Taxis are available to and from the airport to take you to Shimla. By Road: Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HMTC) runs several private and public buses connecting Shimla to major North Indian cities. Chandigarh is 117km away from Shimla while Manali is 260km apart, and Delhi is at a distance of 343km. Overnight AC luxury buses are available from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Bus timings vary with season. Driving down Shimla can be an adventure. Beautiful roads and lush greenery accompany from Delhi through Outer Ring Road heading towards GT Karnal Road on NH1 to reach Ambala and follow NH 22 to reach Kalka. Keep moving on the same highway to Solan and then Shimla. It usually takes 6 to 7 hours.

What is the closest airport to reach Shimla?

Chandigarh Airport is the closest, approximately 60km from Shimla.

What is the best time to visit Shimla?

Shimla is the most preferred hill station in North India that experiences pleasant climate throughout the year. Tourists can plan a Shimla tour package anytime. Shimla honeymoon packages are equally popular all the year round. During summer, the average temperature of Shimla is 20 degrees, while winter experiences heavy snowfall with the chilling weather. To witness snowfall during Shimla trip, visit in the winters. The peak season to visit Shimla is March to June. Monsoon sets in after June and makes it difficult to travel.

What are the famous sightseeing places to visit in Shimla?

Choose a Shimla tour package with sightseeing to visit some of the finest destinations in the town. Shimla has the most amazing landmarks like the Kalka Shimla Railway, Himachal State Museum, Shimla Heritage Museum, The Ridge, Johnnie's Wax Museum, Christ Church, and Kufri.

What are the things to do in Shimla?

Shimla is a place that offers adventurous activities to tourists including camping, trekking, paragliding, river rafting, Tattapani hot pool bath and plenty of outdoor activities.

What are the religious places/places of worship to visit in Shimla?

Bhimakali Temple, Christ Church, Kalibari Temple, and Jakhu Temple.

What are the local foods in Shimla?

Channa Madra, Chicken Anardana, Sepu badi Madra, Auriya Kadoo, and Patore.

5 nights 6 days Shimla Tour Packages

Shimla Manali Chandigarh Pick Drop

5 nights - 6 daysStarts in Chandigarh★★★ HotelRequest price

Days & nights

6 days, 5 nights

Tour start city

Chandigarh

Cab

Dizer / Etiosh (A/C)

Hotel star

★★★

Inclusions

Hotel
Candle light dinner
Flower bed
Honeymoon cake
Meals
Pickup and drop
Sightseeing
Welcome drink

Accommodation

Destination	Hotel
Manali	Golden Apple Hotel (★★★) or similar
Shimla	Aplin Hillden (★★★) or similar

Destinations: Manali (3 nights) → Shimla (2 nights)

5 Nights 6 Days Shimla Tour Package Itinerary

1Day 1: Chandigarh to Manali
Night stay: Manali
Day inclusion: Dinner
Hotel: Golden Apple Hotel (★★★) or similar
On arrival at the railway station or Air Airport guests get to meet our representative and drive to Manali the Manali dream destination. Guests arrive & transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free for leisure. Dinner Overnight stay in . .Manali
2Day 2: Manali city tour & Local Sightseeing
Night stay: Manali
Day inclusion: Breakfast, Dinner, Sightseeing
Hotel: Golden Apple Hotel (★★★) or similar
Today morning after breakfast we move for local sightseeing of Manali. We start with the "HADIMBA DEVI TEMPLE". This cave temple was built in 1553 by Maharaja Bahadur Singh with a superbly crafted four tiered pagoda roof, it is famous for its exquisitely carved doorway. Next move to "CLUB HOUSE".The Club House has comprehensive facilities that include a roller skating rink, an auditorium, billiards rooms, a library, a bar and restaurant makes wonderful outing for the day. Adventurous souls can also try their hand at zip-lining where one has to cross a river using ropeway. Next move towards Tibetan Monastery, Van Vihar which are located near the famous Mall Road of Manali. After visiting the above we move across Beas river to the Vashisth Village which is well known for its hot springs. There are old temple dedicated to the sage Vashisth and to Lord Rama is believed to be more than 4000 years old. After covering the sightseeing move towards our pre-booked hotel at Manali for dinner and overnight stay. .

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Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh in India, is an idyllic retreat that sits atop seven hills in the north-western Himalayan ranges. Known for its stunning colonial architecture, pedestrian-friendly Mall Road, and the historic toy train that links it to the plains, Shimla is a blend of…

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Places to visit in Shimla

The RidgeCultural and Historical Site

Mall RoadTourist Attraction

Jakhu TempleReligious Site

Destination

Hotel

Manali

Golden Apple Hotel (★★★) or similar

Shimla

Aplin Hillden (★★★) or similar

5 Nights 6 Days Shimla Tour Package Itinerary

1Day 1: Chandigarh to Manali

Night stay: Manali

Day inclusion: Dinner

Hotel: Golden Apple Hotel (★★★) or similar

On arrival at the railway station or Air Airport guests get to meet our representative and drive to Manali the Manali dream destination. Guests arrive & transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free for leisure. Dinner Overnight stay in . .Manali

2Day 2: Manali city tour & Local Sightseeing

Night stay: Manali

Day inclusion: Breakfast, Dinner, Sightseeing

Hotel: Golden Apple Hotel (★★★) or similar

Today morning after breakfast we move for local sightseeing of Manali. We start with the "HADIMBA DEVI TEMPLE". This cave temple was built in 1553 by Maharaja Bahadur Singh with a superbly crafted four tiered pagoda roof, it is famous for its exquisitely carved doorway. Next move to "CLUB HOUSE".The Club House has comprehensive facilities that include a roller skating rink, an auditorium, billiards rooms, a library, a bar and restaurant makes wonderful outing for the day. Adventurous souls can also try their hand at zip-lining where one has to cross a river using ropeway. Next move towards Tibetan Monastery, Van Vihar which are located near the famous Mall Road of Manali. After visiting the above we move across Beas river to the Vashisth Village which is well known for its hot springs. There are old temple dedicated to the sage Vashisth and to Lord Rama is believed to be more than 4000 years old. After covering the sightseeing move towards our pre-booked hotel at Manali for dinner and overnight stay. .

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