Shimla Package from Delhi by Train. Shimla can be reached by train from Delhi via Kalka. There are many trains that run between Delhi and Kalka. Further there are narrow gauge toy trains from Kalka to Shimla, which are very famous and liked to be travelled by the tourists. So you will need to change the train at Kalka. The most convenient train from Delhi to Kalka is the Shatabdi Express, which departs from New Delhi station at 7:45 AM and reaches Kalka at 11:45 AM. There is a connecting train, Himalayan Queen which departs from Kalka at 12.10 PM and reaches Shimla at 5.10 PM. The other trains from Delhi can also be taken to reach Kalka accordingly to the tourist's convenience. The other famous train is the Howrah Kalka mail which departs from old Delhi railway station at night and reaches Kalka station in early morning. It has connectivity to Shivalik Deluxe train which starts at 5:30 in the morning and reaches Shimla t 10:15 AM The tour for Shimla from Delhi would be best planned at least for a minimum of three days; the first day would be just for travelling from New Delhi and reaching Shimla by train. On the second day of the tour, all the local places in Shimla can be visited by a private cab.The third day would be the check out from the hotel and proceed for the return journey to Delhi by train. Further if the tourists have more time to visit and stay in Shimla, the tour can be customized accordingly.
Day 01: Delhi » Shimla by Car
You will be picked up in the morning from the place of stay in New Delhi and driven to Kalkaji railway station near Chandigarh. The Himalayan Queen Train plies daily between Kalkaji & Shimla, a British era summer resort and now capital city of Himachal Pradesh. Board the Toy Train (departs at 12:30) and reach Shimla by 5 PM. On arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel to check-in. Spend the evening in leisure and have overnight stay in Shimla hotel.
Day 02: : Shimla: Full day sightseeing
After breakfast, proceed on for exploring scenic beauty, enchanting locales and interesting heritage. The first destination is Kufri, a hill station at an altitude of 2,622 meter above sea level. Kufri, a pleasant holiday resort, is highly popular among tourists for its enchanting natural beauty and sports activities. Late afternoon, return to Shimla to visit the neo- gothic structure of Christ Church and the neo - Tudor library building. Have leisurely walk in the Mall & the Ridge, the happening marketplace of Shimla. The Mall is located in the heart of the city and offers a very pleasant view of Himalayan peaks. Also visit Lakkar Bazar, Jakhoo Hill & St. Michael's Cathedral. Later in the evening, return to hotel for overnight stay.
Shimla » Kalkaji (by Toy Train) » Delhi (by car)
After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and you will be in-time transferred to Shimla railway station to board Himalayan Queen, popularly called Toy Train (Train No- 52456). The train leaves Shimla at 10:40 & reaches Kalkaji at 16:10. The train terminates at Kalkaji railway station. You will be picked from there and driven back to New Delhi to be transferred either to airport for your onward journey or hotel.
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