I Am from Jaipur .On the first day of the journey, we took out from Jaipur at 7 in the evening and reached Chandigarh railway station at 7 in the morning the next day. Train No.(19717 from jaipur to chandigarh) it takes almost 12 hours. Ticket fare 900 per person approx. there is no pantry car in this train . please keep dinner along with you.
Next day we will reached Chandigarh Junction train on time.
After that we booked a private cab to reach Kalka railway station and reached Kalka railway station.On 8 July 2008, UNESCO added the Kalka–Shimla railway to the mountain railways of India World Heritage Site.We had our morning breakfast at Kalka railway station.Our train was at 12 o'clock in the day. Train was very beautiful in appearance, which was a toy train. I had never seen such a beautiful train before today. 6 to 7 coaches in it.Our booking was in first class which was a chair car class. We reached Shimla railway station after traveling 5:30 hours. During the journey we got very unique, beautiful, and incredible views.
It was the month of April. The tourist season was just about to start, so we got the hotel at the right price. i paid RS.6348 for 3 person for 2 night. Our hotel was near Mall Road. After taking some rest, we went for a walk in the evening. We saw that no vehicle moves on Mall Road.
Manali is a resort town in the mountains of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh near the northern end of the Kullu Valley in the Beas River Valley.
in evening we are enjoying at mall road. next morning we were going vashisht temple (Hot spring water) and hidimba mata temple.
and in afternoon we checkout from hotel and going resort in manali resort is situated in the middle of nature.
Kalka-Shimla Toy Train, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that connects the Indian plains to the ‘Queen of Hills, Shimla. Built in 1903, this toy train ride is one of India’s most incredible feats of engineering covering a staggering 102 tunnels, 864 bridges and 919 stunning curves. Spanning some 60 miles, the Kalka-Shimla Toy Train is said to be one of the most scenic railway journeys in India. And, with a route that encompasses a vast display of awe-inspiring landscapes, it’s easy to see why. This journey runs on a narrow gauge from Kalka to Shimla, treating passengers with breathtaking views of rugged mountains, lush pine forests, waterfalls, valleys and picture-perfect hill stations along the way that will definitely tempt you to disembark and bask in their beauty. The whole journey takes about five and a half hours.
Train fare kalka to shimla 1 first class 480 per person approx. In the evening we reached Shimla railway station at 6 o'clockFrom that we booked a private cab which took us to our hotel
After that we ate snacks and enjoying the street food After that, we had dinner and slept in the hotel. The next day we got up early in the morning and left to go to the Jaku Temple. We booked a cab for that. Can also be transported by cable car. There is a huge statue of Lord Hanuman which is also visible from Shimla City.
After that we did local food exploration. We ate chick peas. We also ate some local fruits. After that we set out towards Lakdar Bazaar. The atmosphere of the evening was seen on Mall Road. Shimla is the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh in India. It is a very popular holiday spot during the summer months and is well known for its Victorian architecture, which is reflected in certain areas of the Mall and the Ridge. It is also a famous holiday spot
We saw the ridge where the national flag was waving gracefully.
At night we decided to have dinner in the hotel itself. The next morning we left for Kullu-Manali. We booked a car. The road was hilly and dangerous. There were lots of curves along the way. And the way was very beautiful.
MANALI
we reached manali in evening after the very long ride approx 300km. we were very tired we took hotel and rest it. Next morning we were going to gulaba pass we were planned Rohtaang la pass but unfortunately due to heavy snow fall this is not open so we are enjoying at gulaba la pass
after enjoying at gulaba pass and doing some snow activities , we left for manali and visit local market mall road. hotel in manali we paid approx RS. 3500 for 2 nights for 3 persons.
Resort cost one night RS. 1500 approx. we were full enjoying at resort and dinner also available at resort in buffet system in resonable price. over all nice stay.Next morning we are left towards chandigarh and took train for japur. Train fair Chandigarh to jaipur is approx RS.650 per person we took garibrath train it is 3 ac train departed in evening 7 pm from chandigarh and reached jaipur in early morning 6 o'clock . shimla to manali and manali to chandigarh we hired private taxi cab we hired in shimla a swift dzire taxi. taxi along with us for 3 days and taxi took us to chandigarh. all trip cost of taxi is RS. 11500(shimla to manali also inculded manali full sightseen , gulaba pass than chandigarh.)over all trip was awesome and very soon visit again its really mesmerizing experience. after covid we are planning again soon.
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Thanks.
sachin joshi