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Aug 16th, 2007, 02:48
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Road from Kalka to Shimla
What's it like under normal (no mudslides) conditions? Winding and hair raising, or a bit tamer?
If the Toy Train route has not been repaired by Oct.1, I'm considering going by road from Kalka to Shimla. Thanks. |
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Aug 16th, 2007, 03:07
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Kalka - Shimla is fantastic, for us bikers its a virtual race track. Though if you are not used to Indian driving then it would be winding and hair rising experience for you
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Aug 16th, 2007, 03:35
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I wonder if the TT'll be fixed by November when we plan to go on it. Last edited by hfot2 : Aug 16th, 2007 at 03:39. Reason: fix link |
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Aug 18th, 2007, 02:37
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the toy train will be fixed in a fortnight and the road is open as some of my firend left for shimla yesterday and they have reached there.
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Aug 18th, 2007, 02:49
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I read a news report that said they had to get men up from Delhi to check the rails and begin work and it would take at least ten days. Seems like we'll be fine for autumn. distaff half of hfot2 |
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Aug 18th, 2007, 03:10
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I imagine you still get the odd bus plunging off that road ..... but it's pretty tame, IMO, compared to the Shimla - Narkanda leg.
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Aug 18th, 2007, 04:24
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Beyond shimla there are major problems i've heard.
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