Short trip to Shimla

T.I.P · Jul 12th, 2007, 04:14

Hi

I am planning a trip to Shimla from July 27th to July 30th.

July 27th: Leaving Delhi via 2011 KALKA SHTBDI from NEW DELHI 07:40 . Arriving KALKA 12:00hrs

July 30th: Leaving Kalka via 2006 KALKA SHTBDI from KALKA 06:00 . Arriving NEW DELHI 10:05 PM

Number of travellers : Two (self with Spouse)

1. I am not sure on how to reach from Kalka to Shimla.
I am not able to find any bus time tables from Kalka to Shimla. My return train is at 6 AM from Kalka. So I am not sure if would be able to get a bus in the middle of the night. Do you suggest that I should come to Kalka on July 29th evening and stay in a hotel (need help with a good budget hotel)

2. Can you suggest some budget hotels in Shimla?
3. Also, could you suggest some places to visit? I am an amateur photographer and would like to take some pictures..
4. It’s my spouse's birthday on the 28th. Can you suggest a good restaurent where we can have a romantic dinner?

steven_ber · Jul 12th, 2007, 17:07

Sorry, the following is not much help and is not what you asked for, but this reply will get your post back to the top of the forum.

Air Deccan flight DN-550 departs Shimla on the 30th at 08:55 and gets to Delhi at 10:15.

However, the Rs4,349 (per person, including taxes) fare is expensive.

dhananjay · Jul 12th, 2007, 17:13

Hi
1. regular buses ply between Kalka and Shimla. Hop on to one after walking about 10 mins from the railway station or the cabs poutside are good enuff ... 900/-1000/- ... but the best option is taking the 1 PM or 12:30PM narrow gauge train to Shimla. Worth the experience.
2. Hotel Silverine is good (near the high Court), Madan Kunj (near the radio Station), Spars Lodge (near the muesuem), these are some places with character ... rest are good ... stay anywhere ...
3. Mashobra, Craignano, Naldehra are good places to dabble in photography. Or alternatively make a trip to Kufri, Chail and back. Advance studies (Viceregal Lodge, Jakhoo temple, The Catholic church)
4. Best option is to get to kalka at night and stay at Hotel Shivalik or Windsmoor fr the night and catch ur train in the morning. From Shimla it would be a hassle getting there in the morning even if u take a cab as u wud have to get on at 2 AM ...

Hope this helps ....

Cheers

dhananjay · Jul 12th, 2007, 17:14

hey the birthday ...... Cecil is good ... or Oberois Clarkes are the best ... Combermere's restaurant is ok ... but yes cecil and clarkes the best .... cheers

T.I.P · Jul 22nd, 2007, 19:16

Thank you friends!! I am sure I would have a good time in Shimla

I have made tentative arrangements in Police Lines (somewhere) in Shima

Any idea on where Police Lines? Is it a a good place to stay? How far from the City or (good places)

T.I.P · Jul 22nd, 2007, 19:28

Is it possible to rent a bike in Shimla?

mira4bai4 · Jul 29th, 2007, 23:00

A bit late now but it would be difficult to rent a bike here from what I have seen so far.

Also Clarkes customer service and food have a bad rating around the place at present both from foreigners and locals alike. I would give Combermere as better rating as I dine at their cafe once a week and know many of the staff who all seem to be pretty well customer service trained.

Jul 12th, 2007, 04:14	#1
T.I.P Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 115	Short trip to Shimla Hi I am planning a trip to Shimla from July 27th to July 30th. July 27th: Leaving Delhi via 2011 KALKA SHTBDI from NEW DELHI 07:40 . Arriving KALKA 12:00hrs July 30th: Leaving Kalka via 2006 KALKA SHTBDI from KALKA 06:00 . Arriving NEW DELHI 10:05 PM Number of travellers : Two (self with Spouse) 1. I am not sure on how to reach from Kalka to Shimla. I am not able to find any bus time tables from Kalka to Shimla. My return train is at 6 AM from Kalka. So I am not sure if would be able to get a bus in the middle of the night. Do you suggest that I should come to Kalka on July 29th evening and stay in a hotel (need help with a good budget hotel) 2. Can you suggest some budget hotels in Shimla? 3. Also, could you suggest some places to visit? I am an amateur photographer and would like to take some pictures.. 4. It’s my spouse's birthday on the 28th. Can you suggest a good restaurent where we can have a romantic dinner? __________________ http://www.TheIndianPhotographer.blog spot.com http://www.TheIndianPhotographer.Free Forums.org

Jul 12th, 2007, 17:07	#2
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,147	Sorry, the following is not much help and is not what you asked for, but this reply will get your post back to the top of the forum. Air Deccan flight DN-550 departs Shimla on the 30th at 08:55 and gets to Delhi at 10:15. However, the Rs4,349 (per person, including taxes) fare is expensive. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information.

Jul 12th, 2007, 17:13	#3
dhananjay Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Park Cafe, Shimla Posts: 305	Hi 1. regular buses ply between Kalka and Shimla. Hop on to one after walking about 10 mins from the railway station or the cabs poutside are good enuff ... 900/-1000/- ... but the best option is taking the 1 PM or 12:30PM narrow gauge train to Shimla. Worth the experience. 2. Hotel Silverine is good (near the high Court), Madan Kunj (near the radio Station), Spars Lodge (near the muesuem), these are some places with character ... rest are good ... stay anywhere ... 3. Mashobra, Craignano, Naldehra are good places to dabble in photography. Or alternatively make a trip to Kufri, Chail and back. Advance studies (Viceregal Lodge, Jakhoo temple, The Catholic church) 4. Best option is to get to kalka at night and stay at Hotel Shivalik or Windsmoor fr the night and catch ur train in the morning. From Shimla it would be a hassle getting there in the morning even if u take a cab as u wud have to get on at 2 AM ... Hope this helps .... Cheers Last edited by machadinha : Jul 12th, 2007 at 19:10. Reason: removed full quote

Jul 22nd, 2007, 19:28	#6
T.I.P Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 115	Bike also Is it possible to rent a bike in Shimla?

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Jul 12th, 2007, 17:14	#4
dhananjay Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Park Cafe, Shimla Posts: 305	hey the birthday ...... Cecil is good ... or Oberois Clarkes are the best ... Combermere's restaurant is ok ... but yes cecil and clarkes the best .... cheers

Jul 22nd, 2007, 19:16	#5
T.I.P Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 115	Thank you friends!! I am sure I would have a good time in Shimla I have made tentative arrangements in Police Lines (somewhere) in Shima Any idea on where Police Lines? Is it a a good place to stay? How far from the City or (good places)

Jul 29th, 2007, 23:00	#7
mira4bai4 Lost in Space Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ND PaharGanj Permanently/Temporarily Posts: 1,188	A bit late now but it would be difficult to rent a bike here from what I have seen so far. Also Clarkes customer service and food have a bad rating around the place at present both from foreigners and locals alike. I would give Combermere as better rating as I dine at their cafe once a week and know many of the staff who all seem to be pretty well customer service trained.

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