Kalka to Shimla train journey is the one of the most sought after journey in the country. This track is now on the UNESCO’s world heritage rail site. This is one of the oldest hill railway track built by the British in India.
While traveling from Delhi, one has to change train at Kalka which is the last broad gauge station on the track leading to Shimla. First train to leave New Delhi station is the Himalayan Queen (Train no. 4095) at 5.50 am. Next is the Shatabadi Express (Train no. 2011 at 7.40 am. The Himalayan Queen reaches Kalka at 11.10 am and the Shatabadi Express at 11.45 am. Both these trains connects to the Kalka Shimla, Himalayan Queen narrow gauge train departing at 12.10 pm.
The Howarh – Kalka Mail (Train no. 2311) departs at 2140 hours from Old Delhi station and reaches Kalka the next morning at 0440 hours. It connects to two morning toy trains and a rail car from Kalka at convenient intervals. Starting point of the trains to Shimla is the same where trains from Delhi arrive at Kalka.
Trains on the Kalka – Shimla route runs slower since it is a hilly track. This is an idyllic journey to be enjoyed and not recommended if one is rushing into the hills. By road one can reach faster to Shimla. Cabs are available at the Kalka railway station and charge Rs. 1200 – 1500 for a drop.
Train reservations for this route can be made at any of computerised PRS counter of the railways or on the internet in advance. For booking online one has to first register on the IRCTC website. Shimla is listed as SIMLA on the IRCTC site. A query for Shimla will lead no result.
Following is a chart of trains on Kalka – Shimla route. FC, CC, 2S means First Class, Chair Car and Second class
Trains between Kalka to Shimla:
| TRAIN NUMBER | TRAIN NAME | CLASS | DEP. KALKA | ARR. SHIMLA | FARE | DAYS OF RUNNING |
| 101 | RAIL MOTOR | FC | 05.10 AM | 09.50 AM | 247/- | All Days |
| 1 KS | KLK SML PASS | FC | 04.00 AM | 09.20 AM | 189/- | All Days |
| 241 | SHIWALIK DLX | CC | 05.30 AM | 10.15 AM | 280/- | All Days |
| 251 | KLK SML EXP | FC | 06.00 AM | 11.10 AM | 228/- | All Days |
| 251 | KLK SML EXP | 2S | 06.00 AM | 11.00 AM | 48/- | All Days |
| 255 | HIMALAYAN QUEEN | CC | 12.10 PM | 05.20 PM | 167/- | All Days |
Trains between Shimla to Kalka:
| TRAIN NUMBER | TRAIN NAME | CLASS | DEP. KALKA | ARR. SHIMLA | FARE | DAYS OF RUNNING |
| 256 | HIMALAYAN QUEEN | CC | 10.30 AM | 04.05 PM | 167/- | All Days |
| 2 KS | SML KLK PASS | FC | 02.25 PM | 08.10 PM | 189/- | All Days |
| 102 | RAIL MOTOR CAR | FC | 04.25 PM | 09.40 PM | 247/- | All Days |
| 242 | SHIWALIK DLX | CC | 05.40 PM | 10.20 PM | 280/- | All Days |
| 252 | SML KLK EXP | FC | 06.15 PM | 11.15 PM | 228/- | All Days |
| 252 | SML KLK EXP | 2S | 06.15 PM | 11.15 PM | 48/- | All Days |
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and timings directly with the railways before planning your trip. Updated May 09, 2010
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5 Comments
please tell me the fare of delhi to shimla……..and i want one room for staying please do something 4 better option n get back to me soon before thursday please
Hi Radha
Thanks for your comments. Train fare from Delhi – Kalka in Shatabdi Express is Rs. 465/ in Chair Car and Kalka – Shimla in the connecting Himalayan Queen will be 167/ for single person. You can book these tickets online too on Indian railways website. http://www.irctc.co.in
Regarding hotels, do let me know your budget and I can suggest a few hotels.
nice blog….. and nice work of wordpress (great)
hey,
i am travelling from kalka to shimla, but i havent booked my railway tickets..what are the chances of getting the toy train tickets on the spot..? if not toy train what is the other option..
please help!
In the summer rush getting tickets on thespot will be very tough. Otherwise you can travel by road to Shimla. Taxis are available from Kalka railway station and a drop to Shimla can cost 1200-1400/ depending on the car. Also the Kalka – Shimla taxi union service offers shared taxis to shimla and charge on per seat basis.