About Kalka–Shimla Railway Tour, Himachal Pradesh: Kalka–Shimla Railway was established in 1903 during British ruled which is now listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site from 2008. It has total 18 railway stations and it is a narrow gauge train which track wide is 2.5 feet. Here total six to seven trains services available between Kalka to Shimla which total distance is 96.60 Metres. If you are planning to tour to Shimla then you can enjoy toy train services from Kalka which are available two types passenger local type and second luxury types which charges is costly. Generally, it take 4 to 5 hours time to destination. It is good option to explore Kalka–Shimla route because it is not a fast train and tourists can visit beautiful locations of the Himachal Pradesh.
How can Reach: Shimla Railway Station is located in Shimla of the Himachal Pradesh state, India. To reach Shimla are available Road, Train and Air transports from Chandigarh, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Delhi and Dehradun etc.
By Flight: Nearest airport is "Shimla Airport" which is just 18.9 KM distance from Shimla Railway Station. Shimla Airport is a domestic airport where tourists can get flights to other major cities of the India.
By Train: Nearest train station is "Shimla Railway Station" which is just 1.8 KM distance from Shimla. Its is a small train station where come only Narrow Gauge toy trains which run between Shimla to Kalka. Nearest of the Shimla major train station is Kalka where are available lots of trains to other major cities of the India.
By Road: National Highway 5 and National Highway 205 connects Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) to other cities of the India.
Location: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Kalka–Shimla Railway Stations Names:
Kalka: 0 KM
Taksal: 5.69 KM
Gumman: 10.41 KM
Koti: 16.23 KM
Sonwara: 26.00 KM
Dharampur: 32.14 KM
Kumarhatti: 39.00 KM
Barog: 42.14 KM
Solan: 46.10 KM
Salogra: 52.70 KM
Kandaghat: 58.24 KM
Kanoh: 69.42 KM
Kathleeghat: 72.23 KM
Shoghi: 77.81 KM
Taradevi: 84.64 KM
Jutogh: 89.41 KM
Summer Hill: 92.93 KM
Shimla: 96.60 KM
Total Length from Kalka to Shimla: 96.60 KM
Opended Year to Public: 1903
UNESCO World Heritage Site from: 2008
Railway Track Width: 2.5 feet
Tourist Attractions: Total seven Kalka to Shimla toy trains which includes Shimla Kalka Passanger, Rail Motor, Shivalik Deluxe, Kalka Shimla Express, Himalayan Queen, Holiday Special-1, Holiday Special - 2 .
Things to Do: Enjoy toy train services from Kalka to Shimla, Watch Snow fall in winter, Watch Himalayan Mountains,
Best Time to Visit:
Summer Season in Shimla: March to June
Winter Season in Shimla: October to February
Monsoon Season in Shimla: July to September
Shimla Weather Temperature:
Months Temp. | Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Average Low (℃) | 2.8 | 3.7 | 7.0 | 11.4 | 14.6 | 16.2 | 15.9 | 15.5 | 14.1 | 11.1 | 7.8 | 5.1 |
Average High (℃) | 10.9 | 11.9 | 15.8 | 20.5 | 24.1 | 24.8 | 22.6 | 22.0 | 22.1 | 20.3 | 16.7 | 13.5 |
Nearest Accommodations:
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Nearest Major Airport: "Shimla Airport" which is just 18.9 KM distance from Shimla Railway Station.
Nearest Railway Station: "Shimla Railway Station" which is just 1.8 KM distance from Shimla.
Bus Services: Bus services are available from Chandigarh, Delhi, Kalka and Dehradun to Shimla tour.
Taxi Services: Car Taxi services are available from Chandigarh, Delhi, Kalka and Dehradun to Shimla tour.
Distances from Shimla Railway Station:
Shimla : 1.8 KM
Kufri : 16.2 KM
Shimla Airport : 18.9 KM
Kalka : 84.9 KM
Chandigarh : 111.4 KM
Dehradun : 224.8 KM
Dharamshala : 234.4 KM
Delhi : 341.8 KM