How to reach Himachal Pradesh

By Air:

The state houses three domestic airports and they are the following:

• Bhuntar Airport (serves Manali and Kullu)
• Shimla Airport
• Gaggal Airport (serves Dharamsala and Kangra)

Flights are available to Chandigarh and Delhi frequently.

By Rail:

There is limited railway network in the state. Narrow gauge tracks connect Shimla and Kangra with Pathankot. A narrow gauge line joins Kalka (in Haryana) with Shimla and other significant parts of India.

By Road:

There are 19 state highways and eight national highways in the state of Himachal Pradesh. As a result of avalanches and snowfalls, a number of roads remain closed during the winter months. Bus services are available on a regular basis from Shimla to the following places:

• Kullu
• Chandigarh
• Delhi
• Manali
• Pathankot
• Mandi
• Chail
• Ambala
• Dehradun

Taxis also ply to different places.

Excursions:

You can go for short trips to the following places (the distance given is from Shimla):

• Tattapani- 43 km
• Naldhera- 23 km
• Mashobra- 13 km
• Wildflower Hall-13 km
• Fruit Research Station- 8 km
• Craignano-16 km
• Indira Holiday Home- 18 km
• Kufri- 16 km
• Barog- 55 km
• Chail- 43 km
• Kiarighat – 23 km
• Kasauli – 77 km
• Bon Monastery Uohghat- 61 km
• Solan- 48 km
• Narkanda- 64 km
• Fagu – 22 km
• Kotgarh- 82 km