Chandigarh to Shimla by road
| Distance | Driving time | Route |
|---|---|---|
| About 115 km | 3.5–4 hours | via Zirakpur, Parwanoo and Solan |
The most common hill transfer we do. From Chandigarh airport or the city we cross Zirakpur, start climbing at Parwanoo and follow the four-lane highway past Dharampur and Solan to Shimla. In the morning it takes about three and a half hours; on Friday evenings and long weekends the Parwanoo and Solan stretches can add an hour or more.
This is also the run for most wedding guests arriving at Chandigarh airport for Shimla weddings; we can meet several flights in one day. Kids and elders do better with a short stop at Dharampur. For return trips, leave Shimla by noon to catch an evening flight comfortably.
Pickup in Chandigarh
We pick up from Chandigarh airport, the railway station, ISBT Sector 43 or your home or hotel in Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula or Zirakpur.
Arriving in Shimla
Vehicles are not allowed on the Mall Road, so we drop you at your hotel or the Cart Road lift up to the Ridge. Worth your time in Shimla: the Ridge and Mall Road, Jakhu temple, Kufri and the Viceregal Lodge (IIAS). See our Shimla page for more.
What a Chandigarh to Shimla trip costs
A 1-day return trip covers about 230 km. Outstation trips are ₹40 per km with a minimum of 300 km a day, so the estimate is 300 km × ₹40 = ₹12,000 plus tolls, driver included.