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7 hours 6 mins |
The Preferred Way of Going from Amritsar to Shimla
The road distance between Amritsar to Shimla is about 335 kms, and this distance is mostly covered by travellers by road - with either their own personal vehicles or by taxi.
1. Amritsar to Shimla by Car |
2. Amritsar to Shimla by Bus |
3. Amritsar to Shimla by Train |
4. Popular Routes to Shimla |
5. Popular Routes from Amritsar |
6. Places to Visit in Shimla |
7. Hotels in Shimla |
Route OptionsThe roads from Amritsar to Jalandhar to Phagwara to Ropar are in excellent condition, and you can be rest assured that the drive will be a smooth one. This part of the journey takes about 3 hours. The traffic is moderate. Amritsar to Phagwara is on NH 1, which is the Delhi Amritsar Highway. Phagwara to Ropar is a toll road that leads to Chandigarh also. The Himalayan expressway is very well-maintained and in good condition. Before reaching Nalagarh, you have to drive on NH21 leading to Manali for about 8-9 kilometres, which is again a well-maintained highway. After Nalagarh, you must take on the road towards Ramshahr, and this is a state highway road on which you have to drive for another 80 kilometres. This is relatively maintained road, with some patches and potholes in between. Up to Ropar, the road is good. From Ghanauli to Kalka it is a single road, via Nalagarh. It is recommended that you drive on this route during daylight.
Approximate CostIf you are taking a shared taxi or carpool, the cost can be low. But, if you are booking a chauffeur-driven cab or outstation taxi, your fare will be calculated based on the kilometres travelled, which again will depend on the route taken. Usually, a four-seater hatchback or sedan cab takes ₹3500-3700 while a six-seater SUV can take about ₹4900-5000. If you are travelling in a big group, you can book a nine-seater, ten seaters or 12 seater Tempo Traveller which can cost about ₹9400, ₹10300 and ₹12000 respectively.
Eating Options on the WayThe state of Punjab is synonymous to dhabas. What makes this road trip more amazing is the countless number of dhabas and eating options that come on the way. AJ Dhaba, Inqalaab Dhaba, RD Dhaba, SK Seven Dhaba, Sandhu Malhi Punjabi Dhaba, Majha Food Court, Om Star Dhaba, Gagan Vaishno Dhaba, Kabir Vaishno Dhaba, Kulwant Dhaba, Kalnorian Da Dhaba, Sami Vaishno Dhaba are the some of the best dhabas on the way, where you can stop by and taste Punjabi food, especially paranthas and lassi. McDonald's and Café Coffee Day outlets also fall on the way, and one can stop by and chill out at these with friends.
Important Routes | Time Taken | Distance |
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Chandigarh to Shimla | 3 hours 24 mins | 114 km |
Delhi to Shimla | 6 hours 44 mins | 344 km |
Manali to Shimla | 6 hours 41 mins | 247 km |
Amritsar to Shimla | 7 hours 6 mins | 335 km |
Mumbai to Shimla | 1 day 4 hours | 1,764 km |
Kolkata to Shimla | 1 day 5 hours | 1,813 km |
Important Routes | Time Taken | Distance |
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Amritsar to Shimla | 7 hours 6 mins | 335 km |
Amritsar to Chandigarh | 3 hours 59 mins | 229 km |
Amritsar to Manali | 8 hours 50 mins | 399 km |
Amritsar to Dharamshala | 4 hours 0 mins | 202 km |
Amritsar to Delhi | 6 hours 50 mins | 448 km |
Amritsar to Srinagar | 9 hours 36 mins | 464 km |
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