Himachal desk
Shimla
Travel guide, best time and how to reach
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Why go
The Ridge, Mall Road, toy train and cedar walks — the classic Himachal capital circuit.
- Mall Road
- Jakhu
- Kufri
- Toy train
Best time
Desk season: Summer. March–June, Dec–Jan for snow
How to reach
Kalka–Shimla toy train or HRTC/volvo from Chandigarh (4 hrs).
Where to stay
Ridge hotels, Mashobra homestays, Chharabra quiet stays.