Trip to Amritsar, Shimla, Kullu, Manali

Short Trip to Amritsar, Shimla, Kullu, Manali

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Trip to Shimla, Kullu, Manali, Rohtang Pass, Kufri
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Shimla (Simla) is one of the most popular tourist holiday destinations, surrounded by mountain snowy capped peaks and forested hillsides greenery, the capital of Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. This popular hill city has a cool climate during winters and moderate warm during summer season. The most preferred accessible way to reach Shimla is via flight (+ Road i.e. Bus/Cab) or by train (Mail-Express + mountain/Toy Train) + by road journey from the nearest station. Shimla and its neighboring cities are well connected to almost all major cities across India by air, rail and road transports.

Shimla Trip

How to reach Shimla from Mumbai - Modes of Transportation available to travel from Mumbai to Shimla and neighbouring connecting points are...

By Train: Most preferred mode of transport…

There are no direct trains run between Mumbai to Shimla. However, the nearest railway stations are Ambala Cantt Junction, Chandigarh, and Kalka. In my tour to Shimla, I chose the preferred way of traveling from Mumbai to Shimla i.e. by train. We boarded a Paschim (Deluxe) SF Express from Bandra Terminal in Mumbai and reached Ambala Cantt Junction next day afternoon (almost 25 hours long journey). From Ambala Cantt Junction, we reached Shimla by bus (Around 4 hours road journey). Approximate Time Taken to travel-The estimated time taken to reach Shimla from Mumbai by Train + via Road is 30 Hrs. One can also book a cab or private vehicle or take a public/private bus to reach Shimla from Ambala Cantt. The other alternate way to reach Shimla is you can catch the same train, the Paschim (Deluxe) SF Express from Bandra Terminal in Mumbai and get down at Kalka and from Kalka, take a mountain train to reach Shimla. Also From outside Kalka railway station, one can hire a private vehicle or opt for cabs/taxis to reach Shimla. Another good luxury option available to reach Shimla is, You can board a Rajdhani express from Mumbai to New Delhi and from there, take a bus to reach Shimla by road from New Delhi.

  

By Road:

Shimla is well-connected and accessible by road and national highways from all major cities and neighbouring towns in north India. The road distance from Mumbai to Shimla is approximately 1800kms, and it may take around 30-32 hrs to reach Shimla by road from Mumbai. Hence I would suggest going by either train or flight to Shimla from Mumbai. However, buses are more preferred over trains to reach Shimla from neighbouring cities.

By Air: Most preferred mode of transport…

The nearest major airport is Chandigarh Airport in Chandigarh, about 124 km away and another one is Shimla Airport. From Airport, take the State Transport Bus or private vehicle to travel by road from Chandigarh to Shimla (Around 4 hrs journey).

Shimla Tour

Tourist attractions / Places to visit in Shimla and around / Places of interest in Shimla / Things to do in Shimla:

The following are the places I visited during my trip to Shimla.

The Mall - Mall road is the main shopping street of Shimla filled with many shops, restaurants, stalls, cafes etc. It is famous for enjoying surround hill views, shopping, cuisine, photography and much more.

Kufri - Must visit place for everyone visiting Shimla which offers many scenic views. It is Located about 16 km away from Shimla. Place is famous for enjoying Nature park, Scenic views, Adventure sports activities, amusement parks, zoo etc.

Summer Hills

Horse Riding

Shopping Centres.

Heritage Museum and galleries.

Kalka to Shimla railway - You can enjoy the ride of mountain train from Kalka to Shimla. 

Kufri Horse Ride Start Point

Details of expenses during the journey from Mumbai To Shimla:

1.Train Reservation ticket from Bandra Trm Mumbai to Ambala Cantt Junction  (Paschim Express): Rs pp (A.C. two Tier 2A).

2.Train Reservation ticket from Ambala Cantt Junction to Mumbai Bandra Trm (Paschim Express): Rs pp (A.C. 2 Tier 2A).

3.Food and Refreshment during the journey:

4.Approximate Fare of the Bus from Ambala Cantt to Shimla and return journey:

5.Hotel accommodation room charges:

6.Local transport / Auto:

7.Shopping and other:

Park, Shimla Trip

Note: To get more details regarding traveling to Shimla, you can take the help of internet (official website of railways and other transport) or travel guide. Train details can be checked on the official site of railway or other online recognized services.

Best time to visit Shimla:

October to March

Keep traveling because Every travel teaches you something new, create memories and connect to other cultures and people, which surely helps in your education as well.

Shimla Trip, View of mountains from Park 

Kullu (Kulu) is a famous hill station located on the banks of the Beas River in the Kullu Valley, a famous tourist hill town and district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is a beautiful place which has a pleasantly cool climate, lakes, valleys, etc. beautiful natural surroundings, which attract many tourists. As traveling to Kullu is a long journey, The most preferred and convenient way to reach Kullu is boarding a train or take a flight from Mumbai to Ambala Cantt, Delhi or the nearest major city airport then take a bus/cab to reach Kullu.

How to reach Kullu from Mumbai - Modes of Transportation available to travel from Mumbai to Kullu and neighbouring connecting points are...

By Train:

Kullu doesn't have own railway station hence there are no direct trains run between Mumbai to Kullu. However, the nearest major railway stations are Ambala Cantt Junction (approx 300KM), Kalka (approx 240KM) and Chandigarh. One can book a cab or private vehicle or take a public/private bus to reach Kullu from Ambala Cantt / Kalka / Chandigarh. Another good luxury option available to reach Kullu is, You can board a Rajdhani express from Mumbai to New Delhi and from there, take a bus to reach Kullu by road from New Delhi.

By Road:

The road distance from Mumbai to Kullu is approximately 1900kms, and it may take around 35-40 hrs to reach Kullu by road from Mumbai. Hence I would suggest going by either train or flight to Kullu from Mumbai. Also, I think there is no direct bus service available between Mumbai and Kullu. Hence the most preferred and convenient way to reach Kullu is boarding a train or take a flight from Mumbai to Ambala Cantt or the nearest major city airport, from there take private/public transport vehicles from Ambala Cantt to Kullu.

By Air Flight: Kullu Airport

Taking a flight is the fastest way to reach Kullu from Mumbai. There are direct and via flights available between Mumbai and Kullu. From outside the airport, there are cab/taxi services available to travel from the airport to tourist spots in Kullu.

Manali, a beautiful town nestled in the snow-capped slopes of Himalayan mountain ranges with the picturesque natural surroundings, located in the Kullu district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh, India. This hill station town is situated at the northern end of the Kullu Valley, well known for its scenic beauty, snow-peaked mountains, river and glaciers, the town serves a cool climate and offers many pleasant sightseeing views, where you can experience the beauty of the mountains in India.

How to reach Manali from Mumbai - Modes of Transportation available to travel from Mumbai to Manali and neighbouring connecting points are...

By Train:

Manali doesn't have a railway station hence there are no direct trains run between Mumbai to Manali. However, the nearest major railway stations are Ambala Cantt Junction, Chandigarh, and New Delhi. One can book a cab / private vehicle or take a state-transport/private bus to reach Manali by road from Ambala, Chandigarh, and New Delhi. Another good luxury option available to reach Manali is, You can board a Rajdhani express from Mumbai to New Delhi and from there, take a bus/cab and proceed to Manali by road from New Delhi.

By Road:

The road distance from Mumbai to Manali is approximately 1950kms, and it may take more than 30 hrs to reach Manali by road from Mumbai. Hence I would suggest going by either train or flight to Manali from Mumbai. Also, I think there is no direct bus service available between Mumbai and Manali. Hence the most preferred and convenient way to reach Manali is by taking a train or take a flight from Mumbai to Ambala Cantt or the nearest airport then take private/public transport vehicles to reach Manali.

By Air Flight: Kullu Manali Airport & Chandigarh Airport

There are direct and via flights available from Mumbai and other major cities in India and this is the fastest way to reach Manali. From outside the airport, book a cab/taxi or take a bus to travel from the airport to different tourist spots in Manali.

Tourist attractions in Kullu and Manali / Places to visit in Kullu Manali and around / Places of interest in Kullu Manali / Things to do in Kullu and Manali:

The following are the places I visited during my trip to Kullu and Manali.

Rohtang Pass - One of the main attractions among tourists and must-visit place in Manali, major attractions are snow-covered places, few glaciers and beautiful views of snow-capped peaks on all sides. It is located at a distance of about 50 km from Manali and can be accessed only by road.

Manikaran - A religious place for tourists, famous for hot water springs and a number of temples which attract many tourists. (Approx distance from Kullu 44KM)

Solang Valley - Beautiful Snow Points, glaciers and many activities, a most visited places in Manali. (around 14 kms away from Manali)

Adventure Activities - Paragliding, River rafting, trekking, snow scootering, river crossing, ropeway etc.

Museums

Temples

You can enjoy many beautiful places, surrounded by lush green forests, parks, glaciers, snowy peaked mountains and valleys.

Trip Duration and Summary: (30th October to 5th November)

Day 1 - We boarded a train from Mumbai to Ambala Cantt (Paschim SF Express)

Day 2 - Reached Ambala Cantt Juction in the afternoon. Then we started the journey from Ambala Cantt to Kullu by bus. (overnight journey).

Day 3 - After reaching Kullu in the early morning, we proceeded to check into our hotel for taking some rest pre and post sightseeing tour. Visited sightseeing places in Kullu and Manali. Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel in Kullu.

Day 4 - In the morning, we started the journey by road from Kullu to Manali to Rohtang Pass. After visiting Rohtang Pass, we proceeded to Shimla by bus, an overnight journey.

Day 5 - Visited Sightseeing places in Shimla and Kufri. After sightseeing tour in Shimla, started overnight journey by road from Shimla to Ambala Cantt.

Day 6 - Reached Ambala Cantt in the monrning. As per schedule, we boarded a train from Ambala Cantt to Mumbai (Paschim SF Express).

Day 7 - Reached Mumbai Bandra Term.

Note: To get more details regarding traveling to Kullu and Manali, you can take the help of internet (official website of railways and other transport) or travel guide. Train details can be checked on the official site of railway or other online recognized services.

Best time to visit Kullu and Manali:

October to December and January to March.

Keep traveling because Every travel teaches you something new, create memories and connect to other cultures and people, which surely helps in your education as well.

Details of expenses during the journey from Mumbai To Kullu and Manali:

1. Train Reservation ticket from Bandra Trm Mumbai to Ambala Cantt Junction  (Paschim Express): Rs pp (A.C. two Tier 2A).

2. Train Reservation ticket from Ambala Cantt Junction to Mumbai Bandra Trm (Paschim Express): Rs pp (A.C. 2 Tier 2A).

3. Food and Refreshment during the journey:

4. Approximate Fare of the Bus / Cab from Ambala Cantt to Kullu - Manali - Shimla and return journey:

5. Vehicle charges & Permit Fee for visiting Rohtang Pass and other tourist places (Permit Fee If applicable, check this on authorized sites):

6. Hotel accommodation room charges:

7. Local transport / Auto to travel from railway station to hotel and market:

8. Shopping and other:

Short Trip From Mumbai to Amritsar

Amritsar, a major city in the Indian state of Punjab, well situated in the north-western part of the country. Places to visit in Amritsar, Tourists attract towards Amritsar because of Historical Monuments, India Border, Golden Temple, Amrit Sarovar, Palace, Museum and Food Dhabas.

How to reach Amritsar from Mumbai - Modes of Transportation available to travel from Mumbai to Amritsar

By Train (Railways): Most preferred mode of transport…

The city has its own railway station called "Amritsar Junction" railway station (Indian Railways) hence, you can reach Amritsar from anywhere in the country by traveling on a train. Amritsar Junction is a major railway station, located in the Amritsar district (Punjab), India. It is one of the largest railway stations in Punjab and It's well connected to major cities in India through several daily-weekly running Mail/Express/Passenger trains of Indian Railways. There are direct trains available from Mumbai to Amritsar.

1. Mumbai Amritsar Express: Mumbai --> Dadar --> Kalyan --> Bhusaval --> New Delhi --> Ambala Cantt --> Amritsar

2. Golden Temple Mail: Mumbai --> Borivali --> Vadodara --> Hazrat Nizamuddin --> Ambala Cantt --> Amritsar

3. Paschim (Deluxe) SF Express: Mumbai --> Borivali --> Vadodara --> New Delhi --> Ambala Cantt --> Amritsar

Note: It's my request to check and verify updated details of scheduled arrival and departure, train and station name, ticket fare, etc. of trains running between Mumbai and Amritsar on the official site of railways.

In our trip to Amritsar, we travelled on Paschim SF Express to reach Amritsar from Mumbai (Bandra) and boarded the same train during the return journey to Mumbai. The estimated time taken to reach Amritsar from Mumbai by Train is 31.5 Hrs and, I think it is a minimum time a train takes to reach Amritsar from Mumbai.

By Road:

The road distance from Mumbai to Amritsar is approximately 1750kms, and it may take more than 30 hrs to reach Amritsar by road from Mumbai. Hence, I would recommend going by either train or flight to Amritsar from Mumbai, also I think there is no direct bus connectivity available from Mumbai to Amritsar.

By Air: Airport Available, Most preferred mode of transport…

Direct as well as via connectivity available between Amritsar and Mumbai if you wish to go by flight. Hence, this is the fastest way to reach Amritsar from Mumbai.

Note: To get more details regarding traveling to Amritsar, you can take the help of internet (official website of railways and other transports) or travel guide. Train details can be checked on the official site of railway or other online recognized services.

Best time to visit Amritsar:

October to March. (Plan a trip as per the condition of weather, suitable for sightseeing)

Keep traveling because Every travel teaches you something new, create memories and connect to other cultures and people, which surely helps in your education as well.

Details of expenses during the journey from Mumbai To Amritsar:

1. Train Reservation ticket from Mumbai Bandra T. to Amritsar (Paschim Express): Rs pp (A.C. two Tier 2A).

2. Train Reservation ticket from Amritsar to Mumbai Bandra T. (Paschim Express): Rs pp (A.C. 2 Tier 2A).

3. Food and Refreshment during the journey:

4. Approximate Fare of the Cab-Auto for sightseeing tour in Amritsar.

5. Auto fare for travelling from Amritsar station to Hotel, Hotel to nearest tourist places and market, etc:

6. Hotel accommodation room charges:

7. Shopping and other:

         

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Mumbai to Chardham Yatra Family Trip Plan:  

Train (Haridwar AC Superfast Express, Mumbai Rajdhani Express), Bus (Local service providers)

Trip route Details: 

Mumbai to Haridwar --> Rishikesh --> Lakshman Jhula & Ram Jhula --> Haridwar Ganga Aarti. 

Rishikesh --> Barkot Badkot --> Yamunotri --> Badkot

Badkot --> Uttarkashi
Uttarkashi --> Gangotri --> Uttarkashi
Uttarkashi --> Rampur --> Kedarnath --> Rampur --> Badrinath --> Pipalkoti --> Rishikesh --> Haridwar
Haridwar --> New Delhi --> Mumbai

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