Shimla, the state capital of Himachal Pradesh, was once the summer capital of India during British rule. It is still one of the topmost visited hill stations in India. Everyone who loves to travel has traveled to Shimla at least once. It has been the location for many Bollywood movies, making it more famous. Tourists flock to Shimla, not only in winter but during summer time too. As it is not very expensive, anyone can afford to spend their holidays here. People from Delhi run to Shimla, every holiday they get, due to the short distance from Delhi and the picture perfect hills. So, to enjoy an amazing holiday in Shimla, one can take a road trip from Delhi. For that, one just has to book a Delhi taxi service with an experienced driver, as the roads to Shimla are a bit tricky.

Overview and daily activities

First, book a licensed Delhi to Shimla cab. Once you have booked and finalized your trip itinerary. Then, you can just relax and enjoy the drive. The driver will come to your specified place of pickup at the time instructed by you. You just need to sit in the cab and the driver will take the route as decided, post consultation with you. Delhi to Shimla roads are good, with the highway till Chandigarh. You can bypass many traffic zones and save time.

The views on the way are also good with some good cities on the way, like Kurukshetra, Karnal, Ambala, Chandigarh, Kalka, and Chail. All these cities have various tourist attractions, so one can take breaks and see those or can directly proceed towards Shimla. Taking pit stops in any of these cities will also ensure that you sample some good and tasty food. One can find excellent tourist complexes on the way with restaurant and shopping arcades. The route from Chandigarh to Shimla is very scenic, with hills and greenery all around. One can just feel the fresh air and the smell of pine as one embarks on the upward journey. Hill covered with pine trees make a beautiful backdrop for pictures.

Shimla is famous for its iconic Mall road. Tourists spend hours walking on it or just sitting and enjoying the mountain serenity. Other famous attractions include the Jhakoo hill and Jhakoo temple, Tara Devi temple, Christ church, Lakkar Bazaar, Rashtrapati Niwas, and the ridge. One can even travel to Kufri which is just 10 km from Shimla and is famous for skiing in winters and Kufri Fun World, which is one of the world’s highest amusement park.

Shimla is full of hotels and resorts in all budgets and suiting all needs. Hotel Combermere is the topmost hotel of Shimla, just adjacent to mall road, it is in the centre of the city with easy access to all tourist spots. It has all the amenities required for a luxurious stay and even boasts of a complete view of the city. Hotel Willow Banks is a unique hotel where old architecture meets modern day amenities. It was designed by Arthur James Craddock, who was the architect of Shimla. It has exceptional food and is very close to the mall and close to other tourist attractions. Another famous hotel on the Mall road is the Hotel Landmark. This hotel’s balcony promise breath-taking views of the Shivalik and Dhauladhar ranges. The Radisson Hotel, is the finest and the most luxurious of Shimla hotels, with spa, swimming pool and other luxurious amenities.

Apart from hotels, Shimla has many resorts for its tourists. Club Mahindra Mashobra is one of the best resorts in Shimla, with great food, excellent service and spacious suites. It has beautiful churches and temples in vicinity and boats of amazing views of the valley. To get a feel of the British era, one can choose the Woodville Palace. This was formerly a summer palace in British times and is one of the best stay options in Shimla.

How to reach Delhi from Shimla:  

There are four ways to reach Shimla from Delhi- by train, by flight, by bus or by car. If one wants to travel by road, they can either drive themselves or take a bus or take a cab. If one decides to book a Delhi taxi service with an experienced driver, then one is free from driving on circular hill roads and can enjoy the views the mountains offer.

Distance and time taken:

The distance from Delhi to Shimla depends on the starting location in Delhi. It can vary according to it. The approximate distance is 341 kilometres from Delhi to Shimla and takes almost seven hours to reach Shimla.