subject: How To Travel From Shimla To Kullu [print this page] Nestled in the midst of the majestic Himalayas, on the banks of River Beas is the hilly hamlet of Kullu. Situated in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, Kullu is also known as the 'Valley of Gods' and enthral its visitors. Kullu was called Kulanthpitha - end point of inhabitable world - in the olden days. The beautiful valley of Kullu finds mention in the epics and holy texts like Ramayana, Mahabharata and Vishnu Purana. The history of Kullu can be dated back to 1st century AD when Behangamani Pal, a native of Tripura, established his settlement here. However, until independence, Kullu was more or less unknown and inaccessible.
Shimla, also called Simla, is a tourist paradise located in the middle of Himalayan cedars and pines at an altitude of 2,205 m above sea level. Known as the 'Queen of Hill Stations', the destination is spread over an area of 18 sq km. This capital city of Himachal Pradesh is located in the northwest Himalayas, in the northern part of India. Shimla was the erstwhile summer capital of the British and features dense woodlands, apple orchards and beautiful landscapes. Capitalising on grand old testimonies, colonial characteristics, peace-loving environment and adventure opportunities, Shimla welcomes tourists from around the world.
The distance from Shimla to Kullu is around 235 km by road. The time taken to cover this distance by car is around 7 hours as the roads run through mountainous terrains. In fact they enjoy direct connectivity by means of road only. The road route will take one through the following places Shimla - 92 km -> Bilaspur - 44 km -> Sunder Nagar -24 km -> Mandi - 70 km -> Kullu. There are many petrol pumps and eateries along the way as well as clean restrooms.
Kullu does not have a railway station. Hence rail travel to Shimla is only possible from Kalka (KLK), which is the nearest train station connected to Shimla. Some of the popular trains connecting both the places are Himalyan Queen (52456), Sml Klk Pass (52458), Rail Motor (72452), Shivalk Dlx Exp (52452) and the Sml Klk Express (52454) among others. Online advance ticket reservation is possible through the website of Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporations (IRCTC) web site. In fact, it is prudent to reserve ones tickets while travelling to Kullu, especially during the holiday seasons.
Since there is no airport in Kullu, air travel is not possible between the two places. However, hiring a cab is an excellent way of reaching Kullu from Shimla, especially if one is travelling with family consisting of kids and elders or with friends. The cabs charge INR 5000 to INR 7500 for a round trip, depending on the type of vehicle preferred.
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