Though it is surrounded by lofty mountain ranges, the place is well connected to the rest of the country by all means of transport. It has a well-developed infrastructure and the rail, road and air connectivity are superb, keeping in mind the high altitude. However, the best way to explore the in and out of city is by foot.
BY AIR Shimla can be easily reached by air. The place has its own airport at a place called Jubbarhatti, which is located at a distance of 23 kilometers from the main city center. Flights from New Delhi, Chandigarh and Kullu (another hill station) operate on a daily basis. Jagson Airlines is the flight that operates from these places on a regular basis.
BY RAIL The nearest railway station that connects Shimla to neighboring states is at Kalka. Rail journey till Shimla is fabulous as it passes through heart-stopping scenery all around and crosses 103 tunnels. Overnight trains are scheduled from Delhi till Shimla, halting at Kalka and taking 6 hours from thereon.
BY ROAD Road network is superb in the city connecting it to other cities via National Highway NH-22. Buses and taxis are the convenient mode of transport and frequent buses operate from Chandigarh to Shimla. There are many tourist buses that ply from neighboring places to take tourists to this beautiful hill station.
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