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ROAD CONNECTIONS

Himachal Pradesh is connected by road with all major cities of Northern India. Some of the important entry point are:

Parwanoo Kalka
Kala Amb

Ambala

Paonta Sahib Dehradun
Swarghat Ropar / Chandigarh
Chakki Bank Pathankot
Talwara Mukerian
Una Hoshiarpur


BUS SERVICES:

Volvo coaches are available from Delhi to Shimla, Manali and Dharamsala. Regular, Deluxe / Semi Deluxe / Ordinary bus services to and from Shimla is available from following major cities of Northern India.

1. Jaipur 6. Chandigarh
2. Delhi 7. Jalandhar
3. Gurgaon 8. Amritsar
4. Dehradun / Haridwar 9. Ludhiana
5. Ambala 10. Jammu / Pathankot

 

HPTDC TRANSPORT SERVICE: HPTDC operates daily luxury coach service from New Delhi to Manali and Dharamsala along with a daily VOLVO coach to Manali. HPTDC also operates coaches on the famous Manali - Leh route from July to September. This 480 km journey is made in two days through several high passes with a night halt at Keylong at the HPTDC tents. The fare for the journey includes the night stay, dinner and breakfast.

One can discover Himachal by HPTDC Transport having a large fleet of well maintained luxury coaches operating within and outside the state. HPTDC also provides Coaches on hire basis and organizes Sight-Seeing Tours, Special Tours and Packages to meet exclusive travel needs of tourists. For more information please visit Transport services

The Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) also run ordinary, deluxe, semi deluxe, superfast , A/C  and Volvo buses for different destinations of the State. For details visit HRTC Time Table

 

CAR RENTALS/ TAXI SERVICES

SHIMLA            

  • Vishal Taxi Union, Near HPTDC Lift, Circular Road, Shimla. Tel: 0177- 2657645

  • Kalka Shimla Taxi Union , Main Bus Stand, Shimla. Tel: 0177- 2651162, 2658225

  • Prepaid Taxi Service. Tel : 0177- 2658892

MANALI

  • Him-Aanchal Taxi Operators Union, The Mall, Manali  Tel: 01902- 252450, 252120

DALHOUSIE

  • Dalhousie Taxi Opeartors Union, Near bus stand, , Dalhousie  Tel: 01899 - 242786

  • Gandhi Chowk Taxi Union, GPO Dalhousie. Tel: 01899- 242739

  • Taxi Union, Subhash Chowk, Dalhousie. Tel: 01899-242528

DHARAMSHALA

  • Bhagsu Taxi Operators Union, Msleodganj, Dharamshala  Tel: 01892 - 221034

  • Dhauladhar Taxi Operators Union, Dharamshala. Tel: 01892- 222105

  • Ex-Servicemen Taxi Operators Union, Bus Stand, Dharamshala. Tel : 01892 - 223004

 

RAILWAY SERVICE

Trains in Shimla sector:
Shimla is connected by narrow gauge railway track from Kalka, the last broad gauge station. Kalka is connected by direct trains from Mumbai, Howarh, New Delhi and Jodhpur. Shatabdi Express runs twice a day between Delhi & Kalka. All these trains are conveniently connected with the trains to Shimla from Kalka. Another major railway station is Ambala Cantt. which is connected by direct trains from all major cities across India. Distance from Ambala to Kalka is 85 km and Ambala to Shimla is 175 km.
 

Trains in Kangra/Jogindernagar sector:
In case traveling to Dalhousie / Dharmasala sector, Pathankot and Chakki Benk are the nearest broad gauge railway stations. These stations are 5 km apart. From Pathankot one can travel by a narrow gauge train till Nagrota Bagwan or Kangra to reach Dharamsala. This narrow gauge track is extended till Joginder Nagar. Trains from Pathankot leave at 7 am to Paprola and at 9.50 am to Joginder Nagar. Trains also depart during day time at 12.55 pm and 04.55 pm to Paprola. These trains are not available on the Railway's Passenger Reservation System for advance reservation and the tickets are available only at Pathankot station.
 

Trains running between Delhi - Kalka - Delhi:
              

Train Name / Number

Dep. Delhi

Arr. Kalka

Train No.

Dep. Kalka

Arr. Delhi

Himalayan Queen (4095) 05:50 11:10 4096 16:50 22:55
Shatabdi Exp. (2011) 07:40 11:45 2012 17:45 21:50
Paschim Exp.     2926A 10:10 16:35
Shatabdi Exp.(2005) 17:25 21:20 2006 06:15 10:15
Kalka Mail(2311) 21:40 04:40 2312 23:55 06:25

Note: Kalka Mail leaves from Old Delhi Railway Station and Himalayan Queen leaves from H. Nizamudin Station. Rest of the trains leave from New Delhi Railway Station

Trains running at between Kalka - Shimla - Kalka:

Train No.

Dep. Kalka

Arr. Shimla

Train No.

Dep. Shimla

Arr. Kalka

1 KS 04:00 09:15 2 KS 14:25 20:10
241 05:15 10:00 242 17:40 22:20
251 06:00 11:00 252 18:15 23:15
255 12.10 17:20 256 10:30 16:05
253 06:30 11:15 254 15:50 21:15
257 12:45 18:30 258 09:25 15:20
101 05:10 09:35 102 16:25 21:40

Note: Train no. 101 is Rail car available on demand during season.

The above timings are only indicative and are subject to change by Indian Railways. For exact timings and fare details , please contact Tourist Information Centre at 0177-2835087

Online Railway Reservations available on IRCTC website

SHIVALIK DELUXE EXPRESS:

  • Train number - 241 / 242. Advance reservation facility on Railway reservation counters
  • Journey time of 4:45 hours stopping enroute only at Barog
  • With seating capacity of 120, this is a connecting service to Howrah - Kalka Mail
  • Luxurious comfort of wall to wall carpeting, wider glass windows, reversible cushioned chairs, table for meals and improved toilet facilities
  • Improved lighting and installed music system for comfort and entertainment
  • Microphones for communicating with guard and alarm bells to communicate with the driver in emergency
  • Fare includes break-fast in the UP; and dinner in the DOWN direction

SHIVALIK PALACE (TOURIST COACH):

  • Can accommodate up to six persons
  • On board catering with exclusive kitchenware refrigerator installed and well equipped kitchen provided in the coach
  • Dinning table with beautiful cushioned chairs
  • Folding cushioned beds for space and comfort, wall to wall carpeting, music system with electronic voice control, decorative lights and plants and luxurious ultra modern fittings in bathrooms
  • Fare includes, complementary accommodation at Shimla in two retiring rooms for one day and free meals enroute

 

AIR SERVICES

KINGFISHER

DELHI - SHIMLA-_DELHI 

IT-4349 DELHI 09:20 SHIMLA 10:40
IT-4350 SHIMLA 11.05 DELHI 12.25

DELHI-KULLU-DELHI

IT-4357  DELHI  06:50 KULLU 08:50
IT-4358 KULLU 08:30 DELHI 09:50

DELHI-DHARAMSALA-DELHI

IT-4351  DELHI  13:45 DHARAMSALA 15:20
IT-4352 DHARAMSALA 15:45 DELHI 17:20

           For exact timings and reservations, please visit Kingfisher Website

 

 

MDLR

 

DELHI - KULLU -DELHI 

9H- 106 DELHI 06:50 KULLU 07:30
9H-107 KULLU 08:20 DELHI 10:20

           For exact timings and reservations, please visit MDLR Website

 

 

AIR INDIA

 

DELHI - KULLU -DELHI 

IC7803 DELHI 08:00 KULLU 09:10
IC7803 KULLU 09:30 DELHI 12:00

           For exact timings and reservations, please visit Air India Website

           AIR RESERVATIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT:-

          SHIMLA

  • Ambassador Travels, The Mall, Shimla.   Tel:  0177-2811139

MANALI

  • North Face Adventure Tours, P.B.-33, Hotel Silmog Building, The Mall, Manali. Tel: 01902-251041, 251141, 251241, 253941

  • Matkon Travels, The Mall, Manali. Tel: 01902-252838

  • Himalayan Journeys, P.B.-15, The Mall, Manali. Tel: 01902-252365

  • Antrek Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd, 1, Rambagh, The Mall, Manali. Tel: 01902-252292, 254492

DHARAMSHALA

  • Dhauladhar Travels, Temple Road, Mcleodganj, Dharamshala. Tel: 01892-221058, 221030. Fax: 221946

 

DISTANCES FROM MAJOR CITIES

Delhi - Manali 570 km
Delhi - Shimla 370 km
Delhi - Renuka 315 km
Delhi - Dharamshala 520 km
Delhi - Dalhousie 555 km
Delhi - Chamba 600 km
Delhi - Mandi 460 km
Delhi - Rewalsar 455 km
Delhi - Kasauli 325 km
Delhi - Barog 325 km
Delhi - Chail 380 km
Shimla - Manali 260 Km
Shimla - Mandi 150 km
Shimla - Palampur 235 km
Shimla - Dharamshala (via Mandi) 270 km
Shimla - Dharamshala (via Hamirpur) 235 km
Shimla - Dalhousie 336 km
Shimla - Sarahan 175 km
Shimla - Sangla 230 km
Shimla - Kalpa 244 km
Shimla - Nako 324 km
Shimla - Tabo 374 km
Shimla - Kaza 421 km
Shimla - Keylong (via Kunzum Pass) 609 km
Shimla - Khara Pathar 085 km
Shimla - Rohru 120 km
Shimla - Hatkoti 109 km
Shimla - Chirgaon 137 km
Shimla - Kasauli 075 km
Shimla - Renuka 165 km
Shimla - Dehradun 245 km
Shimla - Arki 052 km
Shimla - Nalagarh 139 km
Manali - Rohtang Pass 051 km
Manali - Keylong 115 km
Manali - Leh 475 km
Manali - Udaipur 150 km
Manali - Trilokinath 150 km
Manali - Kaza 200 km
Manali - Manikaran 085 km
Manali - Palampur 200 km
Manali - Dharamshala 235 km
Manali - Dalhousie 385 km
Manali - Chamba 402 km
Manali - Pathankot 325 km
Manali - Chandigarh 320 km
Manali - Kasauli 275 km
Manali - Shimla 260 km
Manali - Mandi 110 km
Dharamshala - Chamba 185 km
Dharamshala - Pathankot 090 km
Dharamshala - Chandigarh 252 km
Dharamshala - Chintpurni 078 km
Dharamshala - Jwalamukhi 054 km
Dharamshala - Mandi 125 km
Dalhousie - Chamba (via Banikhet) 056 km
Dalhousie - Chamba (via Khajjiar) 043 km
Dalhousie - Dharamshala 143 km
Dalhousie - Khajjiar 22 km
Dalhousie - Palampur 176 km
Dalhousie - Mandi 360 km
Dalhousie - Manali 390 km
Dalhousie - Shimla 336 km
Dalhousie - Chandigarh 300 km
Dalhousie - Amritsar 191 km
Dalhousie - Jammu 190 km
Chamba - Dharamshala 185 km
Chamba - Bharamaur 065 km
Chamba - Manimahesh 100 km
Chamba - Pathankot 119 km
Chamba - Shimla 378 km
Chamba - Manali 402 km
Pathankot - Dalhousie 080 km
Pathankot - Chamba 190 km
Pathankot - Dharamshala 090 km
Pathankot - Jwalaji 122 km
Pathankot - Chintpurni 125 km
Pathankot - Palampur 124 km
Pathankot - Manali 325 km
Pathankot - Shimla 295 km
Pathankot - Jammu 110 km
Pathankot - Amritsar 110 km
Pathankot - Delhi 475 km
Pathankot - Chandigarh 238 km
Chandigarh - Shimla 117 km
Chandigarh - Naldehra 143 km
Chandigarh - Chail 115 km
Chandigarh - Renuka 123 km
Chandigarh - Mandi 210 km
Chandigarh - Manikaran 325 km
Chandigarh - Manali 320 km
Chandigarh - Jwalaji 212 km
Chandigarh - Dharamshala 252 km
Chandigarh - Dalhousie 318 km
Chandigarh - Kasauli 065 km
Chandigarh - Pragpur 175 km
Kullu - Manali 040 km
Kullu - Naggar 026 km
Sangla - Kalpa 038 km
Gaggal (Air Port) - Dharamshala 017 km
Gaggal (Air Port) - Taragarh 054 km
Gaggal (Air Port) - Pragpur 045 km
Palampur - Billing 041 km
Nadaun - Dharamshala 069 km
Mandi - Barot 075 km
Nalagarh - Pinjore 035 km
Kuthar - Arki 037 km
Kuthar - Kasauli 017 km
Sujanpur - Palampur 041 km
 
 
   
 

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