I Experienced One Of The Most Scenic Ride Of India : Kalka-Shimla Toy Train

Shimla

Kalka- Shimla Toy train one the most beautiful journeys on this Earth. UNESCO added this Kalka–Shimla railway to the mountain railways of India.

It is a Narrow Gauge track train which covers 96kms distance from Kalka to Shimla. The distance of 96 KM, There are more than 20 stations between kalka-shimla. More than 900 sharp curves and 869 bridges in the entire Journey.

Bridge number 541 has a beautiful Arch Gallery Bridge.

Important : In 2007, the Himachal Pradesh government declared the railway a heritage property.For about a week, beginning on 11 September 2007, a UNESCO team visited the railway to inspect it for possible selection as a World Heritage Site. On 8 July 2008, it became part of the mountain railways of India World Heritage Site with the Darjeeling Himalayan and Nilgiri Mountain Railways

This Is How I Experienced This Amazing Ride:

I travelled on the same route twice in 2019. I've booked my ticket online from IRCTC's website. I've booked my ticket in "Shivalik Deluxe Express" Which starts On 5:45 am from Kalka Railway Station and it took "4hours and 30mins" to Reach Shimla.

Shivalik express Has a One 15mins stop on the way to shimla which is in "Barog", it is a very beautiful small station. They provide breakfast In "Barog" which is already Cost in the train fare. Barog tunnel is said to be one of the straightest tunnels in the World. Train takes 2.5 mins to cross this tunnel.

Shivalik Express has one separate toilets in every compartment.

The train route passes through beautiful valley and hills and most of the time moves in upword direction throughout its journey ending at Shimla the capital of Himachal Pradesh.

Photo of I Experienced One Of The Most Scenic Ride Of India : Kalka-Shimla Toy Train by Resh Pooran

How To Book Toy Train :

Origin Point : Kalka Railway Station.

You can book your tickets online from IRCTC's website.

Ticket Fare:

From Kalka to Shimla 5 Toy trains run on the same route, all having different timings and fares.

As i travelled with "Shivalik Express" So for this Ticket fare is 650/- Per Person Including Breakfast (Veg-Nonveg).

Shivalik Deluxe Express Timings (52451) :

Departure from Kalka 05:45am.

Arrival in Shimla 10:35am.

How To Reach Kalka Railway Station:

By Train: There is a direct train from Delhi/Hawrah which is Howrah Kalka Mail. it takes 6 hours to reach Kalka and from kalka you will directly get the "Shivalik Deluxe Express" train from the platform number 3.

By Bus : Nearest ISBT is Chandigarh, and from there you will take a local bus or taxi to Kalka Railway Station.

By Air: Nearest Airport is Chandigarh Airport and from there you will easily get taxi to reach Kalka Railway Station.

if you have any queries/quetions regarding this ride, feel free to contact me.