Spend two easy nights in Shimla. Watch the sunset from The Ridge. Enjoy snow and pony rides at Kufri. Visit the Hanuman temple on Jakhu hill. Our cab picks you up in Chandigarh and drops you back.
Timings are flexible. Your driver adjusts the day to the weather and to your comfort and pace.
A flight from Kolkata to Chandigarh takes about 2.5 hours. Book your flight to Chandigarh, because this package starts and ends there.
The Howrah–Kalka Mail goes from Howrah to Kalka in about 30 hours. From Kalka, you can take the toy train to Shimla (5 to 6 hours). If you come by train, tell us and our cab can pick you up at Kalka instead of Chandigarh.
Our driver meets you at Chandigarh airport, railway station or bus stand. The same cab brings you back at the end.
💡 Take a morning flight from Kolkata. You can be on Mall Road by evening.
Chandigarh airport, Chandigarh railway station, the ISBT bus stand (Sector 43 or 17), or your hotel in Chandigarh, Mohali or Panchkula.
Zirakpur → Pinjore → Kalka → Dharampur → Solan → Shimla.
The quickest start for anyone flying in. Land by noon and you are on Mall Road by evening.
The top places are The Ridge, Christ Church, Mall Road, Kufri, Jakhu Temple, the Viceregal Lodge and the toy train.
This trip covers all of them. You can add the places below if you have an extra hour or two.
The Ridge is the big open square in the middle of Shimla. The old Christ Church (built in 1857) stands here. The hill views are best at sunset.
A long walking street with no cars. It has old British buildings, cafés, shops and the Gaiety Theatre. Scandal Point is where The Ridge and Mall Road meet.
Kufri is 16 km from Shimla. Ride a pony to Mahasu Peak and see the Himalayan Nature Park. From December to February, this is the best place near Shimla for snow.
An old Hanuman temple on the highest hill in Shimla (about 2,455 m). Its 108-foot Hanuman statue can be seen from all over town. Watch out for the monkeys!
Just past Kufri, Fagu looks over terraced apple orchards and potato fields. In harvest season you can pick apples straight off the tree.
A small hill train that has run since 1903. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. In 96 km, it crosses more than 800 bridges and goes through over 100 tunnels.
Want a longer trip? These packages also cover Shimla. Tap any package for its full day-wise itinerary.
3 Nights / 4 DaysChandigarh → Kasauli → Solan → Shimla → Kufri → Chandigarh
3 Nights / 4 DaysChandigarh → Solan → Kasauli → Shimla → Chandigarh
5 Nights / 6 DaysChandigarh → Shimla → Kufri → Manali → Solang → Chandigarh
Play in the snow at Kufri (December to February). Ride a pony to Mahasu Peak. Take the toy train. Watch the sunset from The Ridge. Buy wooden gifts at Lakkar Bazaar.
Sledging, snowball fights and skiing on the Kufri slopes.
Dec – FebThe trail through deodar forest is muddy, and ponies are the easy way up.
All yearEven a short stretch, Shimla to Shoghi, gives you the tunnels and bridges.
All yearShimla's open-air rink below Rivoli has run since 1920.
Dec – Feb, weather permittingGrab a bench by Christ Church as the lights come on across the hills.
Every eveningTry siddu, chana madra and a Himachali dham thali.
All yearWoodwork at Lakkar Bazaar, and shawls and caps at Lower Bazaar.
All yearOrchards around Fagu and Narkanda are full of fruit at harvest time.
Aug – OctMarch to June is the best time. The weather is cool (15 to 30°C), so it is a good break from the Kolkata heat. For snow, go from late December to February. October and November, around Puja and Diwali, have clear skies but big crowds.
Temperatures, what to expect, and who each season suits best.
Nice days and cool evenings. A great break from the summer heat. This is the busiest time of the year.
Best for families & sightseeingGreen hills and mist, but heavy rain and some landslides on the road. Hotels offer lower rates.
Budget trips, flexible plansSnowfall usually comes between late December and February. Kufri turns white, and Christmas and New Year are very busy.
Best for snowSame itinerary, three comfort levels. We send hotel names and photos with your quote.
Even summer nights get cool. In winter bring a heavy jacket, gloves, a cap and waterproof shoes.
Cars cannot go on Mall Road or The Ridge. Use the lift near Cart Road to skip the steep climb.
Keep glasses, phones and food in your bag. Sticks are available to hire at the gate.
Tickets on IRCTC sell out weeks ahead in summer and on long weekends.
The road after Kalka has many bends. Eat light and carry tablets if you get carsick.
Hotels ask for photo ID for every adult guest.
Flights from Kolkata and hotels in Shimla fill up fast in Puja and Diwali time. Book 6 to 8 weeks early for the best prices.
Yes, two nights are enough to see the main places. You can see The Ridge, Mall Road, Kufri, Jakhu Temple and the Viceregal Lodge without rushing. For a longer trip, add a night for Chail or Narkanda, or add Manali.
Shimla is about 115 km from Chandigarh (3.5–4 hours by road) and about 350 km from Delhi (8–9 hours). This package picks you up and drops you in Chandigarh, the closer city.
Fly to Chandigarh, the closest big airport, and our driver meets you at arrivals. Send us your ticket and we plan Day 1 around your landing time.
Snow usually falls between late December and February. Kufri and Narkanda get more snow than Shimla town. Outside these months there is no snow at Kufri.
Yes. We drop you at Kalka station and carry your bags to Shimla in the cab. You can also do it on the way back. You need to book the train ticket on IRCTC yourself.
Yes. The days are easy and the cab is only for your family. If someone finds it hard to walk, tell us. We will book hotels with a lift and a road up to the door.
Most hotels in Shimla serve North Indian food. If you ask, we pick hotels that can cook simple fish curry and rice. We can also tell you about restaurants that serve it.
Most people from Kolkata come in the Puja and Diwali holidays (October and November), in summer holidays (May and June), or at Christmas for snow. Puja week is very busy in Himachal, so book 6 to 8 weeks early.
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