Luxury Trains In India

Shimla Kalka

IRCTC started a Special Heritage Train Package having Saloon coaches and combination such as (RA-4+ RA-67 + CT-12 & 13 + 02 FCZ) Ex to and fro journey from Kalka to Shimla or Shimla to Kalka and that too a Single Journey.

The Kalka Shimla Railways is an amazing blend of technical proficiency along with the engineering expertise which was constructed in 1903. It is one of the famous hill railways among rail enthusiasts and tourists throughout the world.

Popularly called as UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 2008, the narrow gauge (2'6") consists of a ruling gradient of 1:20. The distance covered by train is 96 km and goes through 102 tunnels along with over 800 bridges as well as viaducts.

When one travels through Kalka - Shimla Railway there is a picturesque view of Himalayas seen from the Shivalik foot hills at Kalka to various significant points like Dharampur, Barog, Solan, Kandaghat and finally Shimla.

Route

The Kalka–Shimla Railway was meant for connecting Shimla, which was regarded as capital of India during summer in the rules of British, with the rail system of India. Today, Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh while Kalka falls under the district of Panchkula, Haryana. There are landscaped views found across the route which makes the tourists on this line spell bound. While leaving Kalka, 656 m above sea level, the railway gives an entry to the foothills and soon commences its climb.

Stations

There is a panoramic view of Himalayas from the Sivalik foot hills at Kalka to various significant points like Dharampur, Kandaghat, Solan, Taradevi, Salogra, Barog Summerhill and finally Shimla at a height of 2,076 m. All the 20 stations found in between are found next to bridges, meant for the labor building the bridges for taking rest there.

Tunnels

Actually 107 tunnels were constructed on track of Kalka Shimla. In the year 1930 they were numbered again and 4 of them had been discarded leaving only 103. The tunnel number 46 in the year 2006 was also dismantled so today just 102 are in use. The tunnel number 103, which is the last tunnel of Shimla, is a popular landmark of this town.

Infrastructure

The line consists of bridges 864 in number and one of them is 18.29 m plate girder span along with steel truss. Others being viaducts having multi-arched galleries such as the ancient aqueducts of Roman. Historically, Bridge No. 493, called as the "Arch Gallery", located between Kanoh and Kandaghat stations, is a bridge arched shaped in 3 stages, built with stone masonry. Bridge No. 226, lying between Dharampur and Sonwara is an arch gallery bridge with 5 tier galleries having multiple spans, built with stone masonry and a deep valley is bridged abounded by high peaks.

The railway consists of a ruling gradient having 1 in 33 or 3%. It comprise of 919 curves, and the sharpest one is 48 degrees. The line comes to an end at an elevation of 2076 m, climbing from 656 meters (2,152 ft) at Shimla. This line actually used 42 lb/yd (21 kg/m) rail but it was further laid again to 60 lb/yd (30 kg/m) rail.

Package

Package Includes (off Board services):-

• Traditional Indian welcome at Kalka Station
• Welcome Drink at Kalka

Package Includes (on Board Services):-

• Ticket from Kalka to Shimla
• Non-alcoholic beverages & soft drinks.
• Hot lunch
• Tea/coffee with cookies.

Lunch on Board at 1250 hrs :-

• Muffin
• Dal Samosa
• Waffer
• Sandwich
• Mineral water
• Juice
• One Sweet
• Fruits: Apple/Orange/ Banana 1 pcs

Tea/coffee with cookies at 1600hrs.

Itinerary

The Skeleton Itinerary for the Onward program (Kalka- Shimla) will be as below:-

Time	Activity	Place
12:40 Hrs	Meet & greet by our service staff and escort to the Hill Charter Train. Cold/Hot towel ( As per the season) Lunch on Board at 1250 hrs.	Kalka
16:00 Hrs	Tea Coffee with cookies At 1600 Hrs on Train.	Shivalik Palace Tourist Coach (RA-4)
18:10 Hrs	Arrival at Shimla.	Shimla

 

Offered Seats: 36 Per Trip.

For Package Details & Bookings please contact:

IRCTC, Chandigarh
SCO-80-81-8, Sector -34A, Chandigarh -160034
Tel.No. 9779240603, 0172-4645795, 6572156, Fax No. 0172-4645795.
E-mail: tourismcdg@irctc.com

Tariff

Coach	Seating Capacity	Per Person Package Cost
RA - 4 Shivalik Palace Tourist Coach	6	INR 2600
This coach was built in 1966 and rebuilt in 1997.
Provided with temperature cum time indicator and altimeter.
For travelling in style-fully furnished with dining table, chairs and a well-equipped on-board kitchen.
Soothing lights and bath room with modern fittings.
RA - 67 Shivalik Queen	8	INR 2600
This coach was built in 1974 and rebuilt in 1999.
Elegantly furnished coupe for luxury travel.
Offers a memorable journey for couples.
Wall to wall carpet, big windows for panoramic view of the hills.
CT-12 & 13 Twin Heritage Coach	22	INR 2200
Two special inter-connected beautifully furnished coaches.
Specially designed for tourism.
Ornamental electrical fittings and fans.
Renovated lavatory.
Attached pantry and transparent snack table.
02 FCZ ( 634 & 630) Chair Car Coaches	18	INR 2200

 

Terms and Conditions

Cancellation Policy:

S No.	Condition	Cancellation charge
1	Up to 15 days(excluding Departure date)	100/-
2	8 days to 14 days(excluding Departure date)	25% of package cost
3	4 days to 7 days (excluding departure date)	50% of the package cost
4	Less than 4 days (excluding Departure date)	100% of the package cost

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