How to Reach Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh does not have an international airport but it has a few domestic airports that can easily connect to various places in the state. Airports like Bhuntar Airport in Kullu, Jubbarhatti Airport in Shimla, and Gaggal Airport in Kangra are well connected to other major airports like Delhi, Mumbai, and Chandigarh. Besides, you get to see spectacular vistas from the sky, so why not take this opportunity and begin your Himachal vacation right from the plane itself right? One can easily get the cab, taxi, and bus from the airport to the other famous tourist destinations of Himachal Pradesh.

One of the favorites and best ways to reach Himachal Pradesh is through roadways. If you are traveling from Delhi or any other northern states, you will easily find state government and private buses. The maximum travel time won't be more than 10 to 12 hours. Taxis are also a major means of transport for a comfortable ride. Some of the taxis services also travel on the day so that you don't need to hassle sleeping on the car overnight uncomfortably. Luxury and Volvo buses also ply on the daily basis from Delhi and Chandigarh to the various locations which include Shimla, Manali, Dalhousie, Chamba, Palampur, Hamirpur, and many more famous places in Himachal Pradesh.

Similar to airports in Himachal Pradesh, railways also have limited access to every part of the state. However, the railway connects major towns like Shimla, Solan, and Una. The latter two are the important stations in Himachal Pradesh. One of the best ways on how to go to Himachal Pradesh is via the heritage steam train that connects Kalka in Haryana to Shimla. Trains traverse tunnels, lush forests and dramatic landscape making the journey worth a while. From the railway station, one can easily get a cab or taxi to the other tourist destinations.