Booking narrow gauge train Kalka-Shimla

majooli

I'm just trying to book my first ticket online. Have successfully done the first part from Delhi to Kalka, but having problems for the part from Kalka to Shimla.
Can you book narrow gauge trains online or do I need to wait till I'm there, it says no station found when I typed in Shimla.
I've booked Howrah-Kalka Mail arriving at Kalka at 5am and want to book narrow gauge Shivalik deluxe that leaves at 5:20am. Would rather book before if possible to save the early morning stress

xnarun

It is possible; please select destination station as Simla and NOT SHIMLA. you have got the spelling wrong.

there are four trains

KLK SML PASS KALKA 04:00 SIMLA 09:20
241 +SHIVALK DLX EXP KALKA 05:30 SIMLA 10:15
251 KALKA SIMLA EXP KALKA 06:00 SIMLA 11:00
255 HIMALYAN QUEEN KALKA 12:10 SIMLA 17:20

Details on www.indianrail.gov.in - once there select Train fare/accomodation tab

then book at irctc.co.in - two trains have e-ticket facility

majooli

can't find the 251 KALKA SIMLA EXP KALKA 06:00 SIMLA 11:00 is this still running cos that would be the best I think to get more daylight on the trip up

xnarun

Please go to www.irctc.co.in

login

select kalka to Simla

select class as second sitting (2S) or First Class (FC) as required

select date of journey

it looks possible to me

give it a shot

xnarun

yes the train is definetely running

malvin

the train is very much there!
FC. Rs.228
2 c. Rs.51

i think it as well the best train to enjoy the trip to simla.

nasika

Thanks friends..., this information helped me a lot...

PeeKay

I think Shivalik Delux is the best train for the Kalka Shimla route. As it has very good ambience, large windows, fully air con,ticket includes meals. The 2S in KLK-SML exp is normally crowded and first class is not worth the money.
It is always advisable to book in advance.

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