Chandigarh to shimla Volvo

Chandigarh to Shimla Volvo

Travelling to a hill station and that too in an environment friendly vehicle is a nice thought. We are talking about Volvo buses; they emit less carbon as compared to others. This public transport does not make much noise and have all the facilities available for en route travelers. So travelling through a Volvo bus from Chandigarh to Shimla is worth the bucks.

There are no Volvo bus services origination from Chandigarh to Shimla. Volvo buses run between Shimla and New Delhi and vice versa. All these buses have a stopover at Chandigarh bus stand. So you can take the Volvo bus that is Coming from Delhi. Most of these bus services are operated by HRTC ( Himachal Road Transport Corporation) and HPTDC ( Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation). Online booking of Volvo can also be done at their online portals respectively.

If you are coming in large number, you can hire Volvo buses from Chandigarh through private Volvo bus operators.

Volvo buses are limited but you can also get deluxe and semi-deluxe buses from Chandigarh Bus Stand. Moreover the ordinary buses run by various state transport undertakings are also in a very good condition and these buses start every half an hour from Chandigarh sector 43 bus stand

Chandigarh to Shimla distance is 118 km and time taken is 4-5 hrs by bus. The main towns  in between are Pinjore,Parwanoo, kalka, Solan, Shoghi, Taradevi and Shimla. The whole route is over National Highway 22 with various food joints.

The Delhi Chandigarh Shimla bus schedule is as follows:

Bus Type Boarding from Departure time

Boarding from

Departure time

Fare (Rs.)

Volvo# Shimla 08.30 hrs

Delhi*

08:30 hrs

900

Volvo Shimla 08.30 hrs

Delhi*

06:30 hrs

900

Volvo Shimla 11.00 hrs

Delhi*

09:25 hrs

900

TATA AC Shimla 20:00 hrs

Delhi

20:24 hrs

550

Volvo Shimla 21.00 hrs

Delhi*

21:00 hrs

900

Volvo Shimla 22.15 hrs

Delhi*

22:00 hrs

900

Deluxe Shimla 17:00 hrs

Chandigarh

06:40 hrs

200

Semi-Deluxe Shimla 09:12 hrs

Chandigarh

14:30 hrs

300

* : Himachal Bhawan Delhi, #: Run by HPTDC

You can book tickets online at https://www.hp.gov.in/hrtctickets

HPTDC (Himachal Pradesh tourism development corporation) also runs Volvo buses and their bus inquiry and reservation centers are located at:-

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

Delhi shimla distance by road

Delhi Shimla distance by road

Journey from Delhi to Shimla by road is a 10 hour journey by bus and 8-9 hours by your own vehicle, 7 hrs from Delhi to Chandigarh and 4hr from Chandigarh onward to shimla. The distance between Delhi and Shimla is round about 360 km. The main points between Delhi and Chandigarh by road are Sonepat, Panipat, Karnal, Pipli, Kurukshetra, and Ambala and after Chandigarh are Panchkula, Pinjore, kalka, Solan, Shoghi, Taradevi and finally Shimla. From Delhi till Ambala is NH 1 journey and from Chandigarh to Shimla is NH 22.

The journey can be made lengthier yet more interesting by pausing at various cities you are going to pass by. Panipat is a place where 3 battles were fought in Indian history. Further moving is karnal on G.T road, further ahead is pipli, where meals can be taken and Kurukshetra is the next point. The distance from kurukshetra to Ambala is 43 km.

After Ambala you move on to Chandigarh and then to kalka. After parwanoo the drive is uphill but hilly and terrain and amazingly picturesque. You can have food at jabli where lots of dhabas especially for travelers are located. Further this route will lead you to Dharampur and then the vehicle moves in upward direction to Barog hills. Going down from here, you just reach the Solan city, which is very big city in this track. Now Shimla is just about 43 km. Next main stoppage is Kandaghat which directly leads to the Shoghi the entry point of shimla. From here you are just 13km away from shimla. In a few minutes you are in the queen of hills i.e. Shimla. On the way you can enjoy the scenic beauty of Shimla.

Chandigarh to shimla distance

Chandigarh to shimla distance

Travelling is always an interesting exploration of different areas but before planning, everything has to be considered such as the route, time taken, food points and above all the nature, which has stored lots of things to provide to us besides the beauty.

Journey from Chandigarh to shimla is also such a route, where one can find the joy of travelling. The Chandigarh to Shimla distance is 118 km and it may take 4 hrs by bus and 3 to 3:30 hrs by your own vehicle. The Chandigarh Shimla route is a national highway number 22 and well maintained, so don’t worry about road. In between the Chandigarh Shimla route visitors comes across Pinjore, Kalka, Parwanoo, Koti, Jabli, Sanwara, Dharampur, Kumarhatti, and then to bypass solan, Chambaghat, Kandaghat, Shogi, Taradevi, and then the final destination, the hill Queen Shimla.

Moving few kms ahead of Chandigarh is Pinjore, here the very famous garden of Mughal style is situated. Moving 10km more, you will reach Parwanoo.

While reaching Parwanoo, you can view the timber trail rope way ride which is at 5000 ft in the shivalik ranges. The ride is breathtaking and will make you speechless but even the view is horrifying for the fearful people and thrilling for the adventurous people.

If you are feeling hungry now, the next nearest stoppages are Sanwara and Dharampur, People often take food over here. Don’t miss the Gyani ka Dhaba in Dharampur for delicious food.

In just half an hour you will reach the Solan bye pass. Further about 10 km you reach Kandaghat. Here one route goes to Shimla and other route to Chail. Take the right hand route and in a few minutes you are at Shoghi, entry point of Shimla. Get going till you reach the picture perfect destination, Shimla city.

So covering Chandigarh Shimla distance can be fun and frolic in the hills and you can enjoy the beauty of Himachal.

Shimla Manali tour package from Mumbai

Shimla Manali Tour packages from Mumbai

Shimla Manali tour is one of the most sought after tours by travellers from Mumbai and Pune. Whenever one comes to north India for holidays Shimla Manali visit is a must once in a lifetime for Mumbai people. Shimla Manali is the most famous tourist circuit of Himachal Pradesh. You can also find the more details on Sunrise Holidays or Sunrise Travels.

Shimla Manali from Mumbai by train

There is direct train called Paschim express from Bandra Terminus Mumbai to Kalka the nearest rail head for Shimla. It train starts around 11:00 AM and reaches Kalka by 4:00 PM the next Day. Shimla is Just 90 km from Kalka and takes 3 hours from Kalka Railway station. Alternately you can go to Shimla by toy train also, but for that you will have to make night stay at Kalka as there is no toy train in the evening.

Shimla Manali from Mumbai by air

Chandigarh is the nearest airport for Shimla if you are coming from Mumbai. Although there is an airport in Shimla there is just one flight from Delhi daily that too in small aircraft. There are daily flights from Mumbai to Chandigarh. Shimla is 120 Kilometers from Chandigarh and Manali is 320 Kilometers from Chandigarh.

Some travellers prefer to come to Delhi from Mumbai and then take train / bus  / taxi for Shimla Manali tour package from Mumbai as there are a number of trains and flights connecting Delhi and Mumbai

The following is the best Shimla Manali tour package from Mumbai. The same can be customised as per your requirements.

Shimla Manali tour packages from Mumbai

Day one: arrival at Shimla

Pickup from Delhi / Kalka / Chandigarh / Shimla railway station and transfer to hotel in Shimla. You can choose the above mentioned travel modes from Mumbai to Reach Delhi / Chandigarh / Kalka / Shimla.

Day two: Shimla Local Sight seeing

Visit to the famous picnic spots around Shimla which include Fagu, Kufri, Naldehra and Mashobra

Day Three: Shimla Local sight seeing

Visit to Tara Devi temple, Sankat mochan temple, Indian Institute of advance studies, army museum. Shimla local on foot where you can see / visit the Lakkar Bazar, Ridge, Church, Mall road, Scandal Point, Kali Bari temple etc. Ideal time for shopping and eating out at restaurants on the mall road.

Day Four Shimla to Manali

Start early and proceed for Manali. The journey is of 250 kms and takes about 8 to 10 hours. On the way sight-seeing like Sundernagar lake, Pandoh dam, Vaishno Devi Temple and overnight stay in Manali.

Day Five: Visit to Rohtang Pass

Visit the famous Rohtang pass where there is snow all twelve months a year. On the way see Kothi Gorge, Gulaba, Marhi tourist spots. If Rohtang pass is closed, visit to Snow point. Also visit Solang valley. One can have skiing, paragliding and ropeway ride here.

Day Six: Local Manali Sightseeing

Visit Hadimba temple, Vashist sulphur hot springs, Manu temple, Club House, Van Vihar, Tibetian Monastery. Evening free to roam on the mall road, do shopping of famous Kullu shawls and other gift items.

Day seven: Dropping at Railway station / airport

Travel from Manali to Kalka / Chandigarh / Delhi for return travel to Mumbai

Manali to Kalka / Chandigarh Distance 320 kms travel time is 8 to 10 hours. Manali to Delhi is 570 Kms and travel time is 12 to 14 hours. You can also add Chandigarh in your tour so that the journey is divided and you can see Chandigarh also.

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Shimla to Manali taxi

Shimla to Manali taxi

Journey from shimla to Manali through taxi or cab can be a good option, as visitors have the access to places of their choice on the way and can spend time accordingly. The time taken by taxi for reaching Manali is 7-8 hrs and distance travelled is 250 Kms. The Shimla to Manali taxi fare is upwards of RS 3500 depending upon the vehicle hired However, by bus you are not left with any choice of pausing but only at the usual stoppages and it may take a few hours more to reach. Also buses are available in the morning and evening only.

Before hiring Shimla to Manali taxi, many things have to be considered.

Don’t hire anyone just randomly, but find out a good taxi operator or go for the Shimla Taxi Union near lift. Negotiation is must, as they know their importance, so negotiate in such a way so that you don’t have to spend a large amount only on the journey. Since staying, food, shopping are all lined up issues therefore money has to be spend wisely.

A good and honest driver can make your trip, a wonderful experience. In case he turns out be a mischievous and unreliable person, your journey can be ruined.

A taxi or cab will charge you on Rs/Km basis. And the charges will also depend on the condition of the taxi. They have different rates according to a/c or non a/c and the type of vehicle such as Innova, Tavera, Indigo, Indica, Xylo, Scorpio, Tempo travels etc, you are hiring. So go for a comfortable vehicle.

You will have to pay for return trip also even if you are not coming through the same taxi.

Different tour packages are also available; a proper research is required in order to make your trip an everlasting impression throughout your life.

Shimla Manali Taxi Fare is as follows:

S. No. Taxi type Shimla to Manali  taxi fare
1 Dzire/Etios 5500/-
2 Innova/Tevera 8500/-
3 Tempo Traveler 12000/-