Delhi to Shimla Travel by Car / Taxi

Delhi to Chandigarh Distance 250 Kms Travel time 5 hours

While travelling from Delhi to Shimla you will pass through Sonipat, Panipat, Karnal, Kurukshetra & then Ambala on national highway number 1. From Ambala the highway will branch out. One goes to Amritsar and the other one towards Chandigarh. You need to take the Chandigarh one. After about 45 kms you will reach Panchkula. From Panchkula proceed on to Kalka. The hill terrain of around 90 kms starts from Kalka. Overall Shimla from Delhi is around 360 kms and takes about 7-8 hours by car.

Chandigarh to Shimla Distance 117 Kms Travel time 4-5 hours 

By Car The national highway connection Shimla with Chandigarh is an excellent road including the hill stretch with many food joints along the highway (7 hours from Delhi, 3 hours from Chandigarh). Journey from Chandigarh to Shimla by car is cozy drive as the national highway is well maintained as compared to other hill roads. 

The road to Shimla is a foodie’s delight. Don't miss the food at Giani Ka Dhaba at Dharampur ( 50 Kms from Chandigarh), between Kalka and Shimla. Dharampur along the highway now has nearly 36 well-established dhabas, restaurants and fast food joints.

If you want to go to Kasauli then take a left just after Dharampur. For Chail, go till Kandaghat, and take a right. For Shoghi, go straight till Shoghi. For Shimla, simply keep going.

There is never a boring moment on this road. The eating joints lined up on both sides of the road and the cool breeze from the hills make for a heady combination.

Parking issues in Shimla

Shimla is congested town and one can face parking problem if coming by own vehicle. Main parking places in Shimla are near Lift, N ear. Hotel Holiday Home, Main Bus Stand, Railway Station Godown, High Court Parking. MC Parking largest in Shimla town situated just 100 meters away from lift has capacity for about 400 vehicles at a time.

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Chandigarh Shimla national highway pictures

Delhi to Shimla Bus Services, Volvo, Deluxe and Semi Deluxe

There is 24 hours bus service from Chandigarh (travel time 4 hours) and Delhi ( travel time 9 hours) and buses depart at short intervals of time. Both ordinary and luxury buses are available. Some transport agencies are running deluxe VOLVO coaches also. Check with the concerned authorities for the timings and bookings. Buses are frequently available from Chandigarh to Shimla at a gap of half an hour.

New Delhi to Shimla Volvo buses and other services

Himachal Roadways, HRTC is operating VOLVO Air Conditioned Volvo Buses ( 2X2 ) to and from Delhi to Shimla, Manali and Dharamshala. Theses buses are equipped with latest and comfortable facilities to the passengers. These buses reach Chandigarh after fours hours of departing from Shimla and five hours from departing from Delhi.

Himachal Roadways bus enquiry numbers

Chandigarh ISBT: 0172-2722625, Delhi ISBT: 011-23868694, Shimla ISBT: 0177-2658765

Bus time table Delhi Chandigarh and Chandigarh Shimla bus services

Book tickets online at http://www.hp.gov.in/hrtctickets

Some Volvo buses are run Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC Transport) transport wing. There Bus Enquiry and reservation centres are:

Shimla: The Mall, Shimla -171001, Tel: (0177) 2652561, 2658302 Fax: (0177) 2652557

Manali: The Mall, Manali -175131, Tel: (01902) 253531, Fax: (01902) 252325

Delhi: Chanderlok Building, 36, Janpath, New Delhi -110001. Tel: (011) 23325320, 23324764  Fax: (011) 23731072

Mumbai: Sales Agent M/s Trident Travel & Tours, 55, Arcadia Nariman Point, Mumbai- 400021 Tel (022) 26841764 Fax (022) 2683829