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Unforgettable Train journey Chandigarh & Shimla - 06 Days
Day 01 & 02: Arrive Chandigarh
On arrival received by representative and transfer to the hotel, rest of the day is free for your own activities. The next day after breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of the city and visit Yadvindra gardens at Pinjore, Sheesh Mahal Palace, Rock Garden and Sukhna Lake. Dinner and overnight at Chandigarh.
Day 03: Chandigarh – Shimla (By Himalayan Queen Toy Train)
After breakfast transfer to Kalka railway station to start an unforgettable train journey by Himalayan Queen depart at 12:10hrs. The train running from Kalka to Shimla are popularly called 'Toy Trains'. Meandering on these trains is an exhilarating experience as one passes through the breathtaking landscapes of majestic Himalayas, tunnels, bridges and lush green valleys embellished with pine, oak trees, leaving a long lasting memory of rhapsody and triumph. The train was inaugurated by the British viceroy, Lord Curzon in November 1903, almost covering the distance of 96 km from Kalka through the curving tracks, up to Shimla hills- the summer capital of colonial India. The train acquires up a moderate average speed of 25-30 km and passes through 103 tunnels, 969 bridges, 919 curves and 20 railway stations in its entire journey. The Guinness Book on 'Rail Facts and Feats' included Kalka-Shimla Railway as the greatest narrow gauge engineering achievement in India. On arrival at 17:20hrs transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight at Shimla. (B,D)
Day 04 - 05: Shimla
Enjoy leisurely breakfast and sightseeing tour of this beautiful town covered with Pine forests, apple orchards, crisp, clean air and breathtaking views. The town has come a long way from the days of the Raj, the old British buildings, quaint cottages and churches, which still remind visitors of an era long gone by. In the heyday of the Empire, officers and their wives strolled down the Mall of Shimla, exchanging pleasantries with fellow officers, and the widow spent time wandering along walks through Shimla's pine forests, while dashing Indian princes left many English ladies heartbroken. Dinner and overnight at Shimla.(B,D)
Day 06: Shimla departure
After breakfast transfer to the Kalka railway station or airport. (B)
Tour Ends
Price includes
  • Accommodation with private facilities
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with Chauffeur/Guide
  • Every day breakfast and dinner as specify
  • First class Train ticket Kalka – Shimla
  • Assistance and transfers
  • Local tour guide during sightseeing
  • All entry fee/Monument charges where ever applicable
 

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