How to Reach Shimla

How To Reach Shimla By Air

The airport in Shimla is called Jubbarhatti. The airport code is SLV. It is located at a distance of 22 kilometers from the main city. It is situated at an altitude of 1546 meters above mean sea level and has only one runway. So, only small aircrafts can land here. The jet aero planes use the Chandigarh airport which is located at a distance of 125 kilometers. The time taken to reach Shimla from Chandigarh is approximately three hours.

Often the flights to Shimla are cancelled or delayed due to bad weather conditions and so it is better to check till the last moment for confirmation. The flight services like Jet Airways, Air Deccan and Indian Airlines operate flights to Delhi, Jammu and Mumbai. From Shimla airport, pre-paid taxis are available to reach the main city or Shimla hotels.

Daily flights are available to Kullu and Delhi from Shimla. The Jagson Airlines operates through the route of Delhi to Shimla to Kullu to Gaggal and the other way round. Archana and KCV flies between Delhi and Shimla on particular weekdays.

How To Reach Shimla By Train

Kalka is the nearest railway station that has broad gauge service to other parts of the country. From Kalka is in the state of Haryana and is 94 kilometers away from Shimla. The narrow gauge mountain train carries passengers from Kalka to Shimla. The Kalka to Shimla mountain railway has been given the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The mountain train passes through 103 dark tunnels before it reaches Shimla and the longest one is 1.2 kilometers. It passes through Solan, Shoghi, Tara Devi and heads to Shimla. The journey takes 6 hours. It will be a wonderful experience to travel in this train that passes through lovely mountains and green valleys.

The railway station code of Shimla is SML

Trains to Shimla

Trains to Shimla and their timings

The Shivalik Deluxe Express is the luxury train with a seating capacity of 120 passengers and it has many facilities like pantry, reversible cushion chairs, and tables for having meals, good toilet facilities, wall carpeting, wide glass windows, improved lighting and music system for entertainment. The cost of the breakfast is included in the fare in the upward journey and the cost of the dinner is included in the return trip.

How To Reach Shimla by Road

Shimla is well connected by road to all the major cities of Himachal Pradesh and other parts of India. The National Highway number 22 connects Ambala to Shimla. Deluxe buses and ordinary buses are available from Delhi and it takes about 8 hours to reach Shimla from Delhi which is located at a distance of 366 kilometers. The regular buses are operated by the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation. Luxury coaches, Volvo buses and taxis are also available.

Distance between Shimla and other nearby locations

Distance between Shimla and other cities of India and driving directions >>>>

Last Updated: 15/06/2012