Kalka–Shimla Railway, Shimla

Name: Kalka–Shimla Railway
Address: Shimla, India

#13 among attractions in Shimla

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Facts and practical information

The Kalka–Shimla railway is a 2 ft 6 in narrow-gauge railway in North India which traverses a mostly mountainous route from Kalka to Shimla. It is known for dramatic views of the hills and surrounding villages. The railway was built under the direction of Herbert Septimus Harington between 1898 and 1903 to connect Shimla, the summer capital of India during the British Raj, with the rest of the Indian rail system. ()

Local name: कालका शिमला रेलवे Unesco: from 1999Area: 195.36 acres (0.3053 mi²)Coordinates: 31°6'17"N, 77°10'24"E

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Kalka–Shimla Railway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kali Bari Temple, Christ Church, Jakhu Temple, Shri Hanuman Jakhu.

0.4 miW
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Kali Bari Temple, Shimla
11 min walk • Kali Bari Mandir is a Hindu temple situated on Bantony Hill, Shimla. The temple is dedicated to fearsome reincarnation of Goddess Kali, known as Shyamala, after which the Shimla city is named. The goddess is believed to have existed near Jakhoo.
~820 ftE
Church
Christ Church, Shimla
4 min walk • Christ Church, Shimla, is the second oldest church in North India, after St John's Church in Meerut. Worship is conducted in Hindi and English. Presently, Dr.
0.7 miE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Jakhu Temple, Shimla
18 min walk • Jakhu Temple is an ancient temple in Shimla, dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Hanuman. It is situated on Jakhu Hill, Shimla's highest peak, 2.5 km east of the Ridge at a height of 2,455 m above sea level. Each year, a festival is held on Dussehra, before 1972 the festival used to be held at Annadale.
0.7 miE
Monuments and statues
Shri Hanuman Jakhu, Shimla
18 min walk • Shri Hanuman Jakhu, deemed to be as the Pride of Shimla, is a statue of Lord Hanuman situated under the periphery of Jakhu Temple on Jakhu Hill in Shimla. It is one of the tallest statues in the world with the height of 33 metres.
0.6 miE
Memorial
Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla
15 min walk • Indira Gandhi Medical College, formerly the Himachal Pradesh Medical College, formerly known as Snowdown, located in Snowdown area of Lakkar Bazaar, is a state-owned medical college and hospital in Shimla in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India.
~40 ftS
31°6'16"N • 77°10'24"E
The Mall, Shimla
1 min walk • Neighbourhood
~1380 ftSE
31°6'8"N • 77°10'36"E
Johnnies wax museum, Shimla
7 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
1.1 miW
31°6'11"N • 77°9'15"E
State Museum, Shimla
29 min walk • History museum, Museum
1.2 miS
31°5'14"N • 77°10'36"E
Chadwick Falls, Shimla
32 min walk • Waterfall, Park
0.9 miW
31°6'34"N • 77°9'33"E
The Army Heritage Museum, Shimla
24 min walk • Museum
~330 ftNW
31°6'19"N • 77°10'21"E
Scandal Point, Shimla
2 min walk • Neighbourhood

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kalka–Shimla Railway?

Nearby attractions include The Mall, Shimla (1 min walk), Gaiety Theater, Shimla (1 min walk), Lower Bazaar, Shimla (1 min walk), Scandal Point, Shimla (2 min walk).

How to get to Kalka–Shimla Railway by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kalka–Shimla Railway:

Bus

Rivoli Busstand (3 min walk)
Bus to New ISBT (7 min walk)

Train

Shimla (21 min walk)