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 The Kangra Valley is situated in Himachal Pradesh, India and is 525 km north west of New Delhi. The District Headquarter of Kangra is Dharamshala. Kangra Valley derived its name from Kangra town which was called Nagarkot in ancient times. The Kangra valley is one of the most picturesque valleys of lower Himalayas. The valley, sheltered by the sublime Dhauladhar range, is green and luxuriant. It provides a tremendous contrast in nature of places to be visited. Dharamsala stands at the foot of Dhauladhar and has a beautiful view of the Dhauladhars. Dharamsala has an international importance being a hill station,the residence of 'His Holiness Dalai Lama'.

Dharamsala and the Kangra Valley is accessible by air, rail and road. The Kangra airport at Gaggal is 12 Kms from Dharamsala . A narrow gauge railway line runs between Pathankot and Jogindernagar crossing the towns of Kangra, Nagrota Bagwan, Palampur and Baijnath. The nearest broadgauge railhead is at Pathankot which is 90 Kms

History

The history of Kangra valley finds its importance as it is more than 3500 years old and finds its mention in Vedic times. Historically known as Nagarko and "Trigarta". The town of Kangra was founded by Katoch Kshatriya Rajputs of Chadervanshi Lineage. The Katoch Rajas had a stronghold here, with a fort and rich temples.

Another ancient name of the city is Bhimagar and it was supposedly founded by Raja Bhim, younger brother of Kuru Emperor Yudhisthira of Indraprastha (now Delhi).

Invasions on Nagarkot (Kangra Valley)

Mahmud of Ghazni took the fort in 1009 and from one of the temples carried off a vast treasure. In 1360 Kangra was again plundered, by Feroz Shah Tughluq. The temple of Devi Vajreshwari was one of the oldest and wealthiest in northern India. In 1905, the Kangra valley suffered a major earthquake. On April 4 of that year, the earth shook, demolishing much of the cantonment and the neighbouring city of Kangra as well as the Bhagsunag temple. The Gurkhas rebuilt the town along with the temple, which today is acknowledged as the 1st Gurkha Rifles' heritage. In 1855 the headquarters of the district were removed to the cantonment of Dharmsala, which was established in 1849.

Kangra was also occupied by the Gurkhas and made it a part of Greater Nepal. Later it was lost to the British in the mid-19th century. Kangra was merged in India in 1948 by the then titled Raja of Kangra-Lambagraon namely Raja Druv Dev Chand Katoch. It was part of composite Punjab till November 1966 when it got transferred to Himachal Pradesh.

Visitor's attractions

In and around Dharamshala, one can visit the Kangra Art museum at Kotwali bazar, War memorial, Kunal Pathri temple and tea gardens on way to Kunal Pathri. Many ancient temples like the Jawalaji Temple, Vajreshwari Devi temple, Chamunda Devi temple, chintapurni temple Baba Baroh, Masroor Temple built by pandvaas and Bajinath temple are found here. One can also pay a visit to Gopalpur Nature Park in Gopalpur village and can also see tea gardens there Kangra Fort is also a popular tourist attraction, so is Mcleodgani near Dharmsala,"Bhagsunag temple" is there, and Dharamshala is also headquarters of the district, and now home-in-exile to the Dalai Lama. There is also a beautiful Cricket stadium in the city facing mighty Dhauladhala. Maharaja Sansar Chandra Museum adjoins the Kangra Fort. Available at the Museum are Audio guides for the Kangra Fort and the Museum.

Kangra Valley train: The Kangra Valley train runs between Pathankot and Jogindernagar. The Kangra valley railway comes under the Firozpur division of Northern Railway. It is one of two mountain railways that run in Himachal Pradesh, the other being Kalka-Shimla Railway, which has been designated as world heritage site by UNESCO. The Kangra Valley Railway is among in the tentative list of UNESCO world heritage sites. Certainly the scenery through which the train passes is ample compensation for the extra distance covered as compared to getting there by road. Pathankot-Joginder Nagar section (Narrow gauge) is a picturesque rail approach to the Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh which draws not only tourists and nature lovers but also has a special attraction for the religiously inclined as the train passess through various temple towns of Kangra Valley.

Andretta: It is at a distance of 13 Kms from Palampur and is the home of the famous Artist Late Sardar Sobha Singh and playwriter Norah Richards. Andretta with fascinating cultural heritage and magnificent surroundings also offers an opportunity to study pottery with the renowned Mansimran (Mini) Singh.

 

Baijnath Temple: Baijnath is a town in Kangra. It is roughly fourteen kilometres from the town of Palampur. It is very famous all over the world for its 13th century temple dedicated to Siva as Vaidyanath, ‘the Lord of physicians’ as is believed to be one of twelve jyotirlingas according to popular legends. Originally known as Kiragrama, the town lies on Pathankot-Chakki-Manali highway (National Highway No. 20) almost midway between Kangra and Mandi. The present name Baijnath became popular after the name of the temple. The Shiva temple at Baijnath is one of the most remarkable monuments of Kangra Valley. Baijnath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to the inscriptions on the walls, Baijnath Mandir was built by the two native merchants by the name of Ahuka and Manyuka in 1204 A.D. In the porch of the temple, the two long inscriptions state that before the present temple, there was a shrine of Lord Shiva at the same spot. There is a fine sculptures work to be associated with Ravana who worshipped Lord Shiva at this Place. Baijnath is one of the twelve jyotirilingas. Shivratri fair of Baijnath is celebrated with great devotion and is well attended.

Bir- Billing: Bir is a village at a distance of 35 kms from Palampur. This village is surrounded by tea gardens. Bir is a noted centre for spiritual studies and meditation and a popular destination for adventure sports such as paragliding and trekking. Bir is also home to a Tibetan refugee settlement with several Buddhist manasteries and a large stupa. The massive Dhauladar mountain range and the Kangra valley below with its panoramic views offer opportunities for high altitude 'up and down' and cross-country flying.

Brajeshwari Temple Kangra: The Brajeshwari Devi temple, located in the old Kangra Township, is said to have been built over the charred breasts of Sati.  It is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths. This shrine, once renown for its great wealth, has been subjected to successive invasions relentlessly over the ages. Destroyed completely in 1905 by an earthquake, it was rebuilt in 1920 . The temple has special significance at the festival of Lohri.

Chamunda Devi Temple: Chamunda Devi temple is located between Dharamsala and Nagrota. The temple has its origin over 700 years ago. It is about 15 kms from Dharamsala and 10 Kms from Nagrota Bagwan. The temple is dedicated to Devi Chamunda the "goddess of Shakti". At the back side of Devi temple is a Shiva temple in a cave like structure.The temple comprises a kund or a pool in it. The temple can easily be reached from Dharamsala, Palampur or Kangra by Taxis or by buses.

Jawalamukhi Temple: Jwalamukhi Temple is situated 30 km south of Kangra valley. It is dedicated to Goddess Jwalamukhi. The famous temple of shaktipeeth Jawalaji and also known as the Flamming goddess the temple is one of the most popular Hindu temples in northern India. There is no idol and the flame is considered as a manifestation of the goddess. There are natural flames in the temple which are worshipped as a manifestation of the nine Goddesses - Mahakali, Unpurna, Chandi, Hinglaj, Bindhya Basni, Maha Lakshmi, Saraswati, Ambika and Anji Devi. These flames burn continuously without any fuel or assistance and may be seen erupting from a rock-side.

Mcleodganj: Often referred as "Little Lhasa" McLeodganj is a beautiful hill station in the Kangra valley. It is in the upper part of Dharamshala and is at about 9 Kms from Dharamsala via Dharamsala Cantt and 4 Kms via a short route from Kotwali Bazaar Dharamsala. Mcleodganj is well known world wide for its scenic beauty and as the residence of His holiness the Dalai Lama. This small town is the administrative hub of the Tibetan government in exile and is a Buddhist pilgrimage center. People from all over the world come here to learn Buddhism and the Tibetan culture. Mcleodganj has a good market which is a worth visit. The Restaurants of Mcleodganj too provide multicuisine food as people from across the world come to Mcleodganj. 2 kms from Mcleodganj is Bhagsunaag which is known for a Naag temple and a Water spring. Nearby waterfall of Bhagsunaag is a picturesque site and is a worth visit.

Chintpurni Temple: When Lord Vishnu cut up the body of Sati into 51 pieces so that Lord Shiva would calm down and stop his Tandava, the pieces were scattered over various places in the Indian subcontinent. It is said that the feet of Sati fell at this place and is thus considered one of the most important of the 51 Shakti Peeths. The temple dedicated to Mata Chintpurni Devi is located in District Una of Himachal Pradesh. Mata Chintpurni Devi is also known as Mata Shri Chhinnamastika Devi. Devotees have been visiting this Shaktipeeth for centuries to pray at the lotus feet of Mata Shri Chhinnamastika Devi. They bring with them their worldly concerns and seek blessings from the Devi. It is believed that if you ask something from the Devi with a true heart, your wish will be granted.

Apart from the holy shrine, according to Manav Bhardwaj, the place is full of picturesque surroundings. Some very nice places for sight seeing, indoor and out door activities are situated in and around Chintpurni. Chintpurni is very well connected through roads and with good number of hotels and dharamsalas erceted in and around chintpurni, accommodation is not a problem at all.

Palampur: Palampur is a green hill station and a municipal council in the Kangra Valley, surrounded on all sides by trea gardens and pine forests before they merge with Dhauladhar ranges. Palampur is at a height of about 1219 m above mean sea level. Palampur is the tea capital of northwest India but tea is just one aspect that makes Palampur a special interest place. Abundance of water and proximity to the mountains has endowed it with mild climate. There are numerous streams flowing from the mountains to the plains from Palampur. The combination of greenery and water gives Palampur a distinctive look. Palampur is at the confluence of the plains and the hills and so the scenery shows the contrast the plains on one side and the majestic snow covered hills on the other side. Behind this town stands high ranges of Dhauladhar mountains, whose tops remain snow covered for most part of the year.The town has two very important educational institutions i.e. Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University and the CSIR(Council of Scientific and Industrial Research). Palampur is on NH -20 and is 24 Kms from Nagrota Bagwan and 35 Kms from Dharamsala and 40 kms from Kangra.

Masrur Rock Cut Temple: The Masrur rockcut temple is known for its monolithic temples. There are fifteen rock cut temples in the Indo Aryan style. It is one of the four monolithic rockcut temples in India. Two of these, including Kailash of Ellora and Mamlapuram in Deccan are famous across the world. Third is Dhamnar located in Rajasthan. While the other three temples are in a pit or on the ground, Masrur temple is unique because of the fact that it is located on a hill top at a height of about 760 m above the mean sea level. Legend has it that like many temples in the region, Masrur temple was also built by the Pandavas. Masrur is about 22 kms from Ranital Road, 37 Kms from Kangra and about 55 Km from Dharamsala.

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Baspa valley or popularly known as Sangla Valley, 589 km from Delhi and 230 km from Shimla, is one of the most beautiful valleys of the Kinnaur Kailash Range in State of Himachal Pradesh. It is a river valley and named after the Baspa River. Incidently, it is only 30 km from the Tibetan border. The Valley, 95 kms long, is located at a distance of 30 kms from the Tibetan border and starts from Karcham where the Baspa River coming from the east joins the Satluj. Sangle is a major town in the Baspa Valley, and is popularly known as the Sangla valley.

The Baspa river is a tributary to the Sutluj river, and one may approach the Baspa Valley by taking a diversion at Karcham, which is in the Sutlej valley. Sangla lies on the banks of the Baspa River that runs nearly 900 meters deep in some places. The valley reamins untouched and unspoilt by today’s civilisation. It is situated at a height if 2700 metres. The lower hills of the charming valley are flanked by thick forests of Himalayan cedar and these forests are home to spruce, alder and the unusual birch - the ‘bhojpatra’ tree.

TOURISTS ATTRACTIONS

Sangla valley village is on a slope with houses rising one above the other with gigantic Kinner-Kailash peak (6,050m) towering over it. This is the most charming valley in the entire District of Kinnaur. Sangla valley is also famous for Kamru Fort. This fort was the place where rajas of Kinnaur were crowned. Now this fort is dedicated to Kamakshi Temple. The Goddess idol was brought from Guwahati (Assam). A temple dedicated to Nages god is worth a visit & other places are Sapni, Rackchham, Kilba, which can also be visited. For sports lovers, the valley offer para gliding facilities.

Banjara camps in the valley are irresistible and amazing. Situated amidst apple orchards adjoining the quaint and typically Kinnauri village Batseri with the Baspa River flowing right next to it, trout fishing can be one experience. Banjara Camps, Sangla Valley Camp is an ideal setting for total relaxation with cosy Swiss-style tents that have attached bathrooms, a well-equipped kitchen and evening bonfires that keep the chill away.

Across the Baspa River, off Banjara camps, and through a small forest, one is suddenly face to face with a rough, stony riverbed. During the period when the entire Kinnaur valley lies hidden behind a thick cloak of snow, this is one of the points where glaciers come hurtling down. The sudden barren streak down the mountainside is a reminder that there are facets of nature yet unfathomable to human minds.

The last inhabited village in the Sangla Valley, Chitkul, is surrounded by lush fields and high mountain peaks. A drive to Chitkul situated at 3450 meters, about 20 km away from Banjara camp, passes through one of the most scenic route.  With its quaint houses, temples, gompas and friendly inhabitants, Sangla is surely a pictuesque destination in Himachal. Chitkul is the last village on the Indo-Tibetan trade route and the Tibetan influence makes its presence felt. A 4-km walk and you arrive at Nagasthi, the last Indian outpost. The Sangla Valley was closed to travellers until 1992 but today the spot serves as a well known tourist destination. No civilians are permitted beyond this point, for across the mountains lie Tibet. Here the mountains turn craggier, less green, and more barren.

Best time to visit

The best time to visit the beautiful Sangla Valley is in the months between April and May and again September and October. All these months are good for camping.

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Visiting Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh located in the Western Himalayas, offers to locals and tourists, what they can expect from nature shall offer to them.  There are many tourist attractions, a tourist may like to visit in Himachal Pradesh, including destinations for adventure sports like skiing, river rafting, para-gliding, surfing, trekking and mountaineering, honeymoon spots like Shimla and Manali, religious places like the Dharamsala known as abode of Dalai Lama, Temples of Chamba, lush green valley’s all around - and to crown it all, the Queen of all Hill Stations, Shimla. Himachal borders on Jammu and Kashmir, Uttrakhand, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana

Shimla

Always fresh and a pleasant climatic city, Shimla, is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Once a summer capital of British India, Shimla is situated at an elevation of 2159 meters above sea level, is a hill station and a hot favorite with tourists, particularly in summer. The British called Shimla the 'Queen of Hill Stations'. Shimla is well connected by air, road and rail with all parts of Himachal Pradesh, and the neighboring states of Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir and Union territory of Chandigarh and Delhi.

Shimla's well developed buildings, reminiscent of the British architectural excellence, easy accessibility and numerous attractions make it one of India's most popular and hottest hill-stations. Shimla is surrounded by pine, deodar, oak and rhododendron forests, giving the city abundant greenery, to make Shimla one of the India’s destinations for physical rejuvenation and mental tranquility.

The town of Shimla rose in the nineteenth century when, the  Gurkha’s dream to rule over this part, were ended in the battle of Malaon on 15th May 1815 and the victorious British decided to retain certain pockets as military outposts and sanitaria. After the defeat of Gurkhas they were forced to sign the 'Treaty of Sanjauli'.

In 1864 the Viceroy, John Lawrence anointed Shimla – then spelt Simla, as the summer capital of British India. And while the British Empire may have ceased to exist, its echoes linger on in the architecture and ambience of this hill resort. There are many unforgettable walks, day-excursions by the dozen, a variety of convenient shopping and entertainment museums, and ice-skating in winter. Shimla is the base or the unwinding point for numerous exhilarating routes to the state interior.

Today the town is distinctive for its variety of architecture. It has one of the rare surviving urban forests, made all the more unique, for its species are temperate to alpine ones in what is otherwise a tropical zone. And then Shimla’s famous Mall offers one of the longest stretches of pedestrian shopping in the world.

Within and around Shimla, the public and private sector offer an enormous range of accommodation that range from modern to heritage hotels. Like satellites placed around the centre, there are many resorts in Shimla’s periphery that are full-fledged destinations in their own right. These are located at Mashobra, Naldehra, Kufri, Shilon Bagh and Chail. En route by road from Kalka there are Parwanoo, Dharampur and Kasauli.

Manali

Manali is 40 kms away from Kullu to the north. Is an important hill station in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, India, near the northern end of the Kullu Valley, on the national highway going to Leh.  Manali city is located about 250 kms north of state capital Shimla. Manali is extremely popular with tourists for its breath taking landscape. Manali is set amidst the climbing Himalayan peaks, breathtaking view of snow capped peaks and landscaped greenery.

Manali and the surrounding area is of great significance to Indian culture and heritage as it is said to be the home of the Saptarshi or Sven Sages.

Dharamsala

The dharamshala hill station lies on a spur of the Dhaola Dhar, 17 kms  north-east of Kāngra, in the midst of wild and picturesque scenery. Dharamsala is famous as the abode of the Dalai Lama all over the world. It originally formed a subsidiary cantonment for the troops stationed at Kāngra, and was first occupied as a station in 1849, when a site was required for a cantonment to accommodate a Native regiment which was being raised in the District.

In 1905, the Kangra valley suffered a major earthquake. On April 4 of that year, the earth shook, demolishing much of the cantonment and the neighbouring city of Kangra as well as the Bhagsunag temple. The Gurkhas rebuilt the town along with the temple, which today is acknowledged as the 1st Gurkha Rifles' heritage.

In and around Dharamshala, one can visit the Kangra Art museum at Kotwali bazar, War memorial, Kunal Pathri temple and tea gardens on way to Kunal Pathri. There is also a beautiful Cricket stadium in the city facing mighty Dhauladhala 

Dalhousie

Dalhousie is a hill station in Himachal Pradesh,established in 1854 by the British Empire,  India as a summer retreat for its troops and bureaucrats.

It is built on and around five hills (Kathlog, Potreys, Tehra, Bakrota and Balun) and is named after the 19th century British Governer General Lord Dalhousie. Located on the western edge of the Dhauladhar mountain range of the Himalayas, it is surrounded by snow-capped peaks. Dalhousie is situated between 6,000 and 9,000 feet (2,700 m) above sea level. The best time to visit is in the summer, and the peak tourist season is from May to September. Scottish and Victorian architecture is prevalent in the bungalows and churches in the town.

Dalhousie is a gateway to the Chamba District of the Himachal Pradesh of India. This hill region is a repository of ancient Hindu culture, art, temples, and handicrafts preserved under the longest-running single dynasty since the mid-6th century. Chamba is the hub of this culture. Bharmour, the ancient capital of this kingdom, is home to the Gaddi  and Gujjar  tribes and has 84 ancient temples dating from the 7th–10th century AD.

Dalhousie has many places to visit. A favorite spot for tourists is the area near Alla. It is a potato field and it offers mesmerizing scenic landscape. Another popular spot is the area of Karelanu. It is famous for its precious water which healed a great leader, Subhash Chandra Bose. He was suffering from tuberculosis and he regularly drank the water from the natural spring in Karelanu and was healed.

Rohtang Pass

Rohtang Pass is situated at an altitude of 4,111 mts and is 51 kms from Manali on the Highway to Keylong/ Leh. Rohtang Pass is a site which offers spectacular Mountain View, hanging glaciers and snowfields. The pass is open from June to October each year although trekkers can cross it earlier.

It is a gateway to Lahaul Spiti, Pangi and Leh valley. There are a beautiful sight of glaciers, peaks and Chandra river flows down in the Lahaul valley. Slightly to the left are the twin peaks of the Geypan. Rohtang Pass is best visitable between May/June to October/November.

Mandi

The present District of Mandi was formed with merger of two princely states Mandi and Suket on 15^th April 1948, when the Himachal State came in existence. The entire history of both states Mandi and Suket is littered with wars among themselves and other adjoining states. These two states had always been rivals and enemies, but there was no great result of their warfare. The fertile valley of Balh was the common ground of desire and dispute.

On 21st February 1846 the chiefs of Mandi and Suket visited Mr. Erskine, Suprintendent of the Hill States for the British Government, owing their allegiance to the Britishers and securing their protection. On 9th march, 1846 a treaty was concluded between the British Government and the Sikh Durbar whereby the whole of the Doab area between the Beas and the Sutlej was ceeded to the British Government, and this included the states of Mandi and Suket also.

On 1st November 1921, both the state of Mandi and Suket were transferred from the political control of Punjab Government to that of Government of India till 15th August 1947, India's Independence Day.

In the central part of Himachal Pradesh, the historic town of Mandi (800 m) is built along the banks of the river Beas.  Mandi was named after its resident saint Mahdavya Rishi.  The climate of Mandi District is sub-himid tropical and very pleasant. It has long been an important commercial centre and the sage Mandva is said to have meditated here. This one time capital of the princely state of Mandi is a fast developing town that still retains much of its original charm and character. Today, it is a district headquarters. Mandi is one of the oldest town of the Pradesh having about 81 temples of different deities in its periphery. The town has remains of old palaces and notable examples of 'colonial' architecture. The Victoria Bridge presents picturesque view of the old town. The temples of Bhutnath, Trilokinath, Panchvaktra and Shyamakali are among the more famous ones. The week long international Shivratri fair in Mandi is the major attraction of the area every year. In the year 2011 the fair was celebrated from 3rd-9th March. In the fair the activities like cultural programmes in the evenings, exhibitions, sports etc. are the major attractions for the tourists as well as locals. Sikh pilgrims visit the historic Gurudwara Guru Gobind Sahib, which is also situated on the bank of Beas.

Chamba

Chamba town is the headquarters of the Chamba district, is situated in the western Himalayas. The town average elevation is of 1,006 metres (3,301 ft). The town, the district and the valley where the town is located, share the name of Chamba. The town of Chamba is located at the right bank of the Ravi river valley and its tributary, the Sal River, built on successive flat terraces, with the Shah Madar hill forming the backdrop on its eastern side. This town was founded by Raja Sahil Varman when he conquered the lower Rani valley from the petty chiefs called Ranas and Thakurs in the beginning of 10th Century. With a rich history that dates back to the 6th century, Chamba is one of the fabulous tourist spots in Himachal Pradesh.

The town has a large number of temples and palaces, and hosts two popular jatras (fairs), the "Suhi Mata Mela" and the "Minjar Mela", which last for several days and involve music and dancing. Still intact a fine group of six ancient shikhara style stone temples (dating back to 8th Century) are dedicated to lord Shiva, Vishnu and Other Deities. Among them the richly carved Lakshmi-Narayan temple is the oldest Structure. Other Evidence of Chamba’s heritage can be seen in the famous paintings from the Kangra, Basholi and Chamba schools at the Bhuri Singh Museum, as well in the murals and the other artifacts at the Rang Mahal Palace.

Chamba is also well noted for its arts and crafts, particularly its Pahari paintings, which originated in the Hill Kingdoms of North India between the 17th and 19th century and its handicrafts and textiles.

Chamba, despite its hill location, is well connected by road to the rest of the state and country, including Shimla, Delhi and Chandigarh along several routes. The nearest broad gauge railway stations are at Chakki Bank (around 5km from Pathankot) and Pathankot.

Chamba is 122 kms fromPathankot - (the nearest railhead), 378 Kms from Shimla and 56 Kms from Dalhousie.

Other Main Attractions of Himachal Pradesh

Situated amongst the lower reaches of the ponderous Himalayas, the small town of Kullu is famous for its temples and apple orchards and attracts hordes of tourists who come to see the magnificent greater Himalayas and the silver valley bisected by the Beas River. Spend time in Chail that is a great favorite with holidaymakers particularly during summer months. Experience “Heaven on Earth" in Chail - a little village set in the midst of luxuriant forest greens. People say Chail is a place where time stands still and nature is at her exuberant best.

If one wish to visit Himachal Pradesh, it would be then advisable to first go to Simla and then from there to visit other places of this Himalyan state and explore the beauty of this state. There is very good railways link from Delhi to Simla.

Trains between Delhi and Kalka

Train No.	Train Name	Origin	Dep. Time	Dstn.	Arr. Time	Class (Fare Rs)	Days of run
14095	HIMALYAN QUEEN	Delhi, Rohilla	05:45	Kalka	11:10	CC (317), 2S (90)	All days
12011	KALKA SHTBDI	New Delhi	07:40	Kalka	11:45	1AC (885), CC (465)	All days
22925	PASCHIM EXPRESS	New Delhi	11:45	Kalka	16:45,	3AC (434), SL (175)	All days
12005	KALKA SHTBDI	New Delhi	17:15	Kalka	21:20,	1AC (860), CC (450)	All days
12311	HWH DLI KLK MAI	New Delhi	21:15	Kalka	04:30,	1AC (919), 2A (551), 3A (404), SL (155), 2S (90)	All days

Train between Kalka and Simla

Train No.	Train Name	Origin	Dep. Time	Dstn.	Arr. Time	Class (Fare Rs)	Days of run
52457	KLK SML PASS	Kalka	04:00	Simla	09:20	FC (189)	All days
72451	RAIL MOTOR	Kakla	05:10	Simla	09:50	FC (247)	All days
52451	SHIVALIK DLX EXP	Kalka	05:30	Simla	10:15,	CC (280)	All days
52453	KALKA SIMLA EXP	Kalka	06:00	Simla	11:05,	FC (228), 2S (48)	All days
52455	HIMALYAN QUEEN	Kalka	12:20	Simla	17:20,	CC (167)	All days

Train between Simla and Kalka

Train No.	Train Name	Origin	Dep. Time	Dstn.	Arr. Time	Class (Fare Rs)	Days of run
52458	SML KALKA PASS	Simla	14:25	Kalka	20:10	FC (189), 2S (31)	All days
72452	RAIL MOTOR	Simla	16:25	Kalka	21:35	FC (247)	All days
52452	SHIVALIK DLX EXP	Simla	17:40	Kalka	22:25,	CC (280)	All days
52454	SML KLK EXP	Simla	18:15	Kalka	23:20,	FC (228), 2S (48)	All days
52456	HIMALYAN QUEEN	Simla	10:30	Kalka	16:10,	CC (167)	All days

Trains between Kalka and Delhi

Train No.	Train Name	Origin	Dep. Time	Dstn.	Arr. Time	Class (Fare Rs)	Days of run
14096	HIMALYAN QUEEN	Kalka	16:50	Delhi S Rohilla	22:40	CC (317), 2S (90)	All days
12012	KALKA SHTBDI	Kalka	17:45	New Delhi	21:55	1AC (890), CC (535)	All days
22926	PASCHIM EXPRESS	Kalka	10:20	New Delhi	16:25,	3AC (434), SL (175)	All days
12006	KALKA SHTBDI	Kalka	06:15	New Delhi	10:25,	1AC (885), CC (465)	All days
12312	KALKA MAIL	Kalka	23:55	Delhi	06:30,	1AC (919), 2A (551), 3A (404), SL (155), 2S (90)	All days

For more train details or latest time table, visit Indian Rail official website