Question 1:

How much distance is from Chandigarh to Shimla?

Answer: Shimla is 112 km away from Chandigarh, and it’s a 3 hour journey, and the best route to reach Shimla from Chandigarh is: CHD > Panchkula > Kalka > Solan > Kandaghat > Taradevi > Shimla.

The best on-route places to visit between Chandigarh to Shimla is: Hill station of Kasauli, Parwanoo (timber trail), and Taradevi temple.

Question 2:

What are the best places to visit in Shimla?

Answer: Shimla is a popular hill station and if you are visiting it for the first time then you should visit: Mall Road, Christ Church, The Ridge, Lakkar bazar, which are local Shimla sites.

Then on day 2, visit places that are outside Shimla (not too far) like Kufri, Mashobra, Naldehra, Narkanda & Tatta Pani. Please note that if a guest is booking our basic Shimla trip taxi, then trips to Naldehra, Narkanda & Tatta Pani are charged a bit extra.

Question 3:

What is the best taxi fare I can get for Chandigarh to Shimla?

Answer: To get the best fare, we first suggest our guests is to share their trip plan (itinerary). Then as per that we suggest our fare, which starts at Rs 2500-3000 per day for a minimum of 2-3 days trip.

A guest can also book a one side cab from Chandigarh to Shimla, starting at Rs 2500 taxi fare & sedan car. We also offer Innova, Crysta, Ertiga car for one side trip to Shimla too.

Question 4:

Please share the best itinerary for Shimla from Chandigarh?

Answer: You can start your trip to Shimla from Chandigarh on day 1 morning, and check-in in your booked Shimla hotel by noon. Later after lunch, you can visit the mall road and all local Shimla sites. Most of these are covered by foot as cab/cars are not allowed in Mall road.

Then on day 2, you can visit Kufri, and some famous on-route sites like Jakhoo temple. Kufri is famous for snow siting, yak riding, and also visit some amusement parks in Kufri. By evening, we will come back to your Shimla hotel.

Then on day 3, you will leave for Chandigarh, and if your flight. train timing is by evening or night. Then you can visit Timber trail (which is a resort with ropeway) or Tara devi temple.

Question 5:

Share some good hotels in Shimla?

Answer: Have a look at our updated list of hotels in Shimla, which are based our feedback from our guests who have stayed here.

1. The Oberoi Cecil (Luxury)
2. Clarkes Hotel (star rated)
3. The Zion Hotel (star rated)
4. Radisson Jass (star rated)
5. Hotel Willow Banks (star rated)
6. The Royal Regency (star rated)
7. Snow Valley Resorts
8. Kamna hill resort (budget)
9. Hotel Tara Residency (budget)
10. Shimla Nature Ville (budget)