Kalka Travel Guide

  Dr. Yes aka Dr Kohli
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  • Dr. Yes aka Dr Kohli
      Dr. Yes aka Dr Kohli
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      HOTEL PHOTO
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  • Kalka station
      Kalka station
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      Train being prepared at Kalka station
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Train classes and details

Train classes and details, Kalka

 Willettsworld Says:  The Kalka-Shimla mountain railway is a 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow gauge railway that runs from Kalka at 656m above sea level to Shimla at 2076m. The 96km long track was built so that the British could have transportation to their summer capital, Shimla, which they moved from... 

Stations on the way

Stations on the way, Kalka

 Willettsworld Says:  Here's some of the lovely quaint and picturesque stations you stop at along the way. You do get the chance to stretch your legs for about 10 minutes or so at some of them plus have the opportunity to buy a cup of tea or coffee. More pictures can be found in one of my... 

Views

Views, Kalka

 Willettsworld Says:  Here's just some of the views you get to see on your way up. More pictures can be found in one of my travelogues. 

Cable Car - To Timber Trail

Cable Car - To Timber Trail, Kalka

 ajayzener Says:  Nestling cozily on the lap of the Shivalik range, atop two adjacent hills and joined together with a cable car, Timber Trail is an idyllic holiday destination. Though just a few kilometers away from bustling Chandigarh, the hustle and bustle of the city is forgotten as soon... 

Hotels  

hotel the lotus: hotel in kalka

hotel the lotus: hotel in kalka, Kalka

 anilveen1 Says:  its a good hotel near by the railway station . HOT AND COLD WATER, GENERATOR SET , CULLER, room service ETC 

DOUBLE DEB: HOTEL THE LOTUS KALKA

DOUBLE DEB: HOTEL THE LOTUS KALKA, Kalka

 anilveen Says:  I STAY IN THIS HOTEL FOR 1 NIGHT LAST MONTH WITH MY FAMILY ITS A DESCENT HOTEL AND MAIN THING IS ITS NEAR BY RAILWAY STATION ONLY 200 OR 250 METER I TAKE A DOUBLE BED ROOM ITS GOOD HOTEL .ONE OF MY FRIEND SUGGEST ME THIS HOTEL I ALSO TAKE A TOUR FROM THIS HOTEL .THEY ARRANGE... 

DOUBLE DEB: HOTEL THE LOTUS KALKA

DOUBLE DEB: HOTEL THE LOTUS KALKA, Kalka

 anilveen Says:  I STAY IN THIS HOTEL FOR 1 NIGHT LAST MONTH WITH MY FAMILY ITS A DESCENT HOTEL AND MAIN THING IS ITS NEAR BY RAILWAY STATION ONLY 200 OR 250 METER I TAKE A DOUBLE BED ROOM ITS GOOD HOTEL .ONE OF MY FRIEND SUGGEST ME THIS HOTEL I ALSO TAKE A TOUR FROM THIS HOTEL .THEY ARRANGE... 

HOTEL THE LOTUS: KALKAS BEST BUDGET HOTEL

HOTEL THE LOTUS: KALKAS BEST BUDGET HOTEL, Kalka

 deepakgmarwah Says:  THE STAY AT THE HOTEL WAS VERY PLEASENT. PLACED AT A WALKING DISTANCE FROM RAILWAY STATION(ABT 150M) IT HAS ALL THE FEATURES OF GOOD HOTEL THE RATES ARE AFFORDABLE AND STAFF IS HELPFUL I WOULD RECOMEND THIS HOTEL TO EVERYONE 

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Warnings Or Dangers  

Two in one

Two in one, Kalka

 alycat Says:  Beware of this gentleman, for obvious reasons, he looks like he can perform a heart transplant aswell, if need be!!Suffer in pain rather than at his doorstep 

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 Here's just some of the views you get to see on your way up. More pictures can be found in one of my travelogues. 

 

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Kalka-Shimla Railway

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 Kalka is located right in the very north of the state of Haryana, near Chandigarh, approx 300km (200 miles) north of Delhi. Its mostly known as being the terminus for the Kalka-Shimla narrow gauge... 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Kalka. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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