How To Reach Narkanda

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How to Reach Narkanda

The nearest airport and railway station is in Shimla, which is around 60 km away from Narkanda. However, Shimla has narrow gauge railway and only toy train from Kalka comes to Shimla, though the route itself is stunning and also part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Shimla airport has frequent flights from some major cities in North India. The nearest major railway station is in Kalka which is around 160 km from here. One can take a bus or a cab from Kalka or Shimla to reach here. The nearest major airport is in Chandigarh which is around 190 km. Cabs and buses are also available from Chandigarh to Narkanda.

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How to reach Narkanda by flight

Shimla houses the nearest airport to Narkanda. From there, you can take a bus or cab to Narkanda.

Nearest Airport: Chandigarh Airport (IXC) - 91 kms from Narkanda

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Tentative return flight prices to Chandigarh Airport (IXC) from major cities in India.

Starting city	Return price (approx)
Mumbai	₹ 7,960	View Details
New Delhi	₹ 2,926 Non-stop	View Details
Bengaluru	₹ 10,399 Non-stop	View Details
Chennai	₹ 12,781	View Details
Hyderabad	₹ 9,973 Non-stop	View Details
Kolkata	₹ 8,888 Non-stop	View Details

How to reach Narkanda by road

There are frequent bus services to Narkanda from all major cities and towns in North India. It lies on the National Highway connecting Shimla to Kinnaur so there is no shortage of buses connecting Narkanda to Shimla. It is just 60 km away and is a two-hour drive.

How to reach Narkanda by train

The closest broad gauge railway station to Narkanda is located in Kalka, almost 125 km away. You can opt for the famous toy train on the Kalka-Shimla route to reach Narkanda.