Nearest airport
Shimla Airport (Jubbarhatti) | 23 km | 45 minutes by road
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Himachal Pradesh, India
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Shimla is 7 hours by road from Chandigarh via NH5. From Delhi, take NH44 to Chandigarh, then proceed via the scenic hill route. Regular buses and taxis connect Shimla to major northern Indian cities.
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Nearest railway
Shimla Railway Station | 0 km | at destination
Nearest bus stop
Shimla Bus Stand (Inter State Bus Terminal) | 0 km | at destination
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Shimla is 7 hours by road from Chandigarh via NH5. From Delhi, take NH44 to Chandigarh, then proceed via the scenic hill route. Regular buses and taxis connect Shimla to major northern Indian cities.
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