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Re: Kalka Shimla Toy Train

upendra — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 23:24:01 -0000

I have booked ticket in 52453 kalka shimla ng exp. in 2S . I was wondering of the seating arrangement and the type of seats in D1 coach... Can you please tell

Re: Kingfisher suspends flights into Himachal Pradesh

subhash — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:36:46 -0000

one of my favourite airline just stopped

Re: Glorious Jalori: A Ride to Remember

vishnu kumar — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 13:31:30 -0000

very well articulated... Jibhi and Jalori pass are truly spectacular.... very well articulated...

Re: HPTDC Deluxe bus service from Manali to Leh starts

suraj — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:22:47 -0000

i was visit himachal
two time. it is really a good place to about nature.here we visit many
tourist places like shimla, kanga,hamirpur etc to visit.

Re: Kalka Shimla Toy Train

Anu — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 03:04:55 -0000

Hello.. Thanks for the comment. You will not find a connecting train from Kalka to Shimla in the afternoon / evening to come back. In case you wish to take a longer ride, buy a ticket till Barog station from Shimla. While coming back you can come back by road to Shimla. Barog to Shimla by road will be around 90 minutes drive. It will take more time to reach Barog by train from Shimla though..

Re: Kalka Shimla Toy Train

Honey — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 02:27:19 -0000

Hi Anu,
That's a useful article. I am going to Shimla next weekend, is it possible i take the toy train to kalka just for the experience and catch the train back so i can reach back Shimla on the same day ?
Regards,
Honey

Re: Trek into Great Himalayan National Park

Kskrishnan — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 08:22:21 -0000

Enjoyed reading yr travelogue / ks krishnan(86)

Re: Raju Guest House in Tirthan Valley

Guest — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:47:23 -0000

A guest house which seems to be more than a guest house. I
have never been to Tirthan Valley, but a wish if I can go and enjoy the
ambience of Raju Guest House.

Re: Chandratal Lake

Dr Soumya Dingal — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:04:20 -0000

Dear friends,
we are 5 friends(male) ..want to go chandratal at 9th or 10th of november from shimla or from manali by car .....like to stay at tent overnight....please guide us the best way to plan our trip.....Dr Soumya Dingal.

Re: Disappointing trip to Kufri near Shimla

tsthakur — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:18:42 -0000

kufri main enti fee kitni kya pedal bhi bhi ja sakte hai kya pedal admi ki bhi fee lagti hai kya

Re: Chandratal Lake

Anu — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 21:29:39 -0000

Amritsar would be fine. Traveling to Amritsar would be no problem in November..

Re: Chandratal Lake

Dmitriy Tsykurenko — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 06:09:57 -0000

Thanks for your comments Anu, so I think for the first visit, nothing left than to try to stay content with Manali and it`s surroundings. I plan to rich it from Amritsar in the beginning of November by bus (or car maybe), but if you say it is still difficult, will you recommend to give it up as well?

Re: Chandratal Lake

Anu — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:54:43 -0000

Hello, Thanks for dropping by...
Reaching Chandertal lake in the month of November will be unlikely since it normally snows in these heights by then. Even more reaching from Manali will be difficult as you will have to cross 2 mountain passes, namely the Rohtang Pass and the Kunzum Pass. The first snowfall has already happened on Rohtang Pass in September and by November there will be a good amount of snow there. Also the temperature drops considerably during this time.

Chandertal is best done between the period July to September. As post October the weather becomes erratic in high mountain passes. With a 8 years old, I would not recommend venturing on the high mountain passes in November.

Still if you want to try your luck, you can travel from Shimla side. The route will be Shimla > Kalpa > Kaza. From Kaza you will have to travel to Batal, just below the Kunzum Pass and then to Chandertal. It would depend on the amount of snowfall around Kunzum pass whether you will be able to reach Batal or Chandertal.

Best to plan in the period July to Septmeber

Re: Chandratal Lake

Dmitriy Tsykurenko — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 02:55:22 -0000

Dear all, I`m planning to visit Manali in november 2012 with my whife and 8 y.o daughter. Please tell if its possible and safety to take trip to Chandra tal with such a company? How many kilometers must be done by walk? Do we need some special equipment for the trip?
Thank you

Re: Kalka Shimla Toy Train

ashish — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 07:34:02 -0000

hello frnds i m also going to kufri so tell me. is any train go to kalka from new delhi and will i have to change the train for shimla from same station.... so u have any idea tht what is the charges of room in kufri.

Re: Disappointing trip to Kufri near Shimla

Ranjit From Amritsar — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 08:18:34 -0000

Its true there is nothing to see in kufri only money wastage.

Re: Kalka Shimla Toy Train

Anu — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 15:23:52 -0000

You will not be happy with touristy places in Shimla. Avoid Kufri at any cost. Instead nearby Chail could be a good diversion. Shimla city has lots of walks.. Vehicles are not allowed in downtown Shimla. Walk upto the Viceregal Lodge from the Mall road. The Mall is an open air Mall, a shopping arcade, you can spend some time here, visit the Ridge and if you really want to test your walking skills, an uphill walk to Jakhu temple from the Christ Church is highly recommended.

Budget hotels, try the YMCA near the Ridge or Hotel White in Lakkar Bazaar. Another good decent hotel can be Hotel Kapil, near Radisson Shimla.

Re: Kalka Shimla Toy Train

Kins — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 11:20:46 -0000

We Actually want To Stay And Roam In Shimla Only So Suggest Me Some Good
In Budget Hotel And Suggest Me Places Must Watch In Shimla Bcz Its Our
First Time Visit To Shimla

Re: Kalka Shimla Toy Train

Kins — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:38:20 -0000

We Actually want To Stay And Roam In Shimla Only So Suggest Me Some Good In Budget Hotel And Suggest Me Places Must Watch In Shimla Bcz Its Our First Time Visit To Shimla.

Re: Kalka Shimla Toy Train

Anu — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 04:41:59 -0000

If you plan to travel by the toy train, you can stay at Kalka for the night. There are many hotels there. Check this link for hotels in Kalka http://bit.ly/O2bagz You can also stay at HPTDC hotel in Parwanoo which is approx 1.5 km from the railway station. Around Kalka you can visit the Pinjore Gardens in the evening.

Kalka is a dusty town, not much to do there in the evening.

Re: Kalka Shimla Toy Train

Anu — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 04:38:35 -0000

There is a taxi stand at Kalka station and you will get a cab from there. Shimla drop costs Rs. 1400 to 2500 depending on the vehicle you take.

Where would you like the hotel to book? Not clear in your message

Re: Kalka Shimla Toy Train

Kins — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 04:05:31 -0000

Tel Me May I Get Taxi Frm Kalka At 5P.M?
And Wat Is Its Coast?
And Suggets Me Any Good Hotel For Stay Wid Good Views Frm Thr...

Re: Kalka Shimla Toy Train

Kins — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 02:22:19 -0000

Then What You Suggest MOD?
Wat To Do?
Which Is Better Option To Stay At Kalka Or Hire Taxi?
Is There Any Good Places To Spend Our Time At Kalka?
Actually We Are bachelors Group Of Five Persons And We Have 10 Days To Spend And Its Our Bachelors Trip We Dont Plan Any Thing So Plz Guide Me.

Re: Kalka Shimla Toy Train

NITYIN — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 05:58:31 -0000

State transport VOLVO from Delhi to Shimla comes via Chandigarh. You can get these buses from Chandigarh bus station. Since these buses come full from Delhi getting a seat can be a problem. You can take an AC bus from Chandigarh to Shimla which leaves at 9 am from Chandigarh and book it online. State transport time table is available here http://bit.ly/PLefEz

Re: Kalka Shimla Toy Train

Robin — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 05:24:29 -0000

Will I get Volvo buses from ISBT Chandigarh Sector 43 to Shimla; I'll be travelling to Shimla Manali in Jan 2013