The train left at this time on Friday
The train started from Kalka at 8:05 am on Friday and reached Shimla at 1:40 pm. The good thing is that the train will run till 28th February, earlier 5 trains were coming for Shimla. Now after the start of the holiday special, this number has increased to 6. All the trains are coming full of tourists.
This is what your hometown looks like when you’re playing silly Secret Santa in your office.#HimachalPradesh pic.twitter.com/tTZ0cHPENK
– Pracool (@thehighmonk) 23 December 2024
There are 7 coaches in the train
Fare up to Rs 75 per person will be charged in two general coaches of the train. The fare per passenger in two coaches of Vistadome will be Rs 945 and the fare per passenger in two coaches of First Class will be Rs 790. There are seven coaches in the train. There are 103 tunnels and small and big bridges in the Kalka-Shimla railway line, which will make your journey very exciting.
Shimla 23/12 #Shimla #snowfall #Ice #Himachal #HimachalPradesh pic.twitter.com/hTeAaA8IpP
— varun chaudhary
(@O_arra_) 23 December 2024
Thousands of people come to Shimla
to celebrate Christmas and New Year Many tourists are coming to ShimlaTourists are choosing this hill station because of White Christmas. Thousands of people from neighboring states also reach Shimla to enjoy the pleasant weather and clean air. In Shimla, Himachal, 1.52 lakh tourists have arrived in the state till October and 20 lakh tourists are expected to reach Shimla in the month of December. Which is the highest in the last 5 years.
Thousands of people come to Shimla

Heavy snowfall in Shimla It is seen that people are enjoying the snowfall with umbrellas, while some are enjoying the snowfall by lighting fires. But people are also being advised to reach Shimla only after watching the weather, because there may be more snowfall here in the coming time. Let us tell you, even people’s vehicles are stuck in Kullu Manali, recently news came that 1000 vehicles were unable to move due to the jam.
How to reach Shimla

By flight:
The nearest airport is at Jubbarhatti, about 22 km from Shimla.
Flights to Shimla are available from Delhi and other big cities.
You can reach Shimla by taking a taxi or bus from the airport.
railroad track:
The nearest major railway station to Shimla is Kalka.
The toy train running from Kalka to Shimla gives a unique experience. This route passes through lush green mountains and tunnels.
To reach Kalka you can take a train from Delhi, Chandigarh or other major cities.
Road route:
Shimla is well connected by road.
Buses are available to Shimla from Delhi (about 350 km) and Chandigarh (about 112 km).
You can also travel by Himachal Roadways, private bus or your own car.
The roads are full of lush green mountains and breathtaking views.