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Comparision of Hillstations Mussourie and Shimla

Comparision of Hilsstations Shimla and Mussoorie

We will be comparing the two most visited places in India in terms of hill stations which is Mussoorie and Shimla. They are amazing hill stations and near to Delhi and almost 300-400 kms. It would hardly take 5-6 hrs to reach to both places. So here we will be comparing these things.

  • How to reach to both desinations
  • Mall Roads
  • Snow fall times 
  • Destinations to visit

How to reach to both the places Shimla and Mussoorie

Shimla:

You can reach Shimla by ROad, Air and Train. 
How to reach shimla By Air:
Nearest airport is shimla Airport. it is 22 kms from shimla, the jubharhatti is connecte with all major city. Apart from this you can also reach Chandigarh airport
How to Reach Shimla by Train:

Railway network to shimla is connected from everywhere in India. Nearest railway station is Kalka. from Delhi it is almost 300 Kms. From Kalka you can reach to shimla by Toy train. it is once in a life time experience, you must travel to shimla by toy train. Also you can reach shimla by road from Kalka, you can get bus and private vehicles in almost half an hour anytime.

How to Reach Shimla by Road:
Shimla is connected from roadways by all major nearby cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, Kalka. You can get buses from these places anytime.

Mussoorie:

You can reach Shimla by ROad, Air and Train.

How to reach Mussoorie By Air:
Mussoorie is located about 59 kms distance away from Jolly Grant airdrome that is situated in Dehradun conurbation. So tourists and sightseers can get to Mussoorie with no trouble and with the help of Dehradun airport. Buses and local transportation system is provided to arrive at the visiting sites in Mussoorie from the airdrome.
How to Reach Mussoorie by Train:

Dehradun Railway Station, located around 36 km away serves as the nearest railway station to Mussoorie. Number of trains from far and near of cities including Delhi, Kolkata, Jammu and Amritsar serve Dehradun city. After reaching Dehradun by train, visitors can board local taxis or buses for Mussoorie.

How to Reach Mussoorie by Road:
A number of state government and private buses connect Mussoorie with nearby places like Delhi, Dehradun and other important towns of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Buses for Mussoorie are available on frequent and daily basis, so passengers can choose a bus depending on their convenience.

Visiting places in Shimla

shimla mall road

Ridge

The Ridge is the most photographed wide-open street located on the side of Shimla Mall Road. The Ridge has everything, from shops selling some exclusive artefacts to the spectacular view of the snow-capped mountain ranges. It is famous for a lot of things, but best known for shopping and for being the social hub of the city. Shimla's rich past is evident from the Gothic buildings standing in this part of the town.

mall road

Shopping in Shimla revolves around the heart of the town- The Mall Road. One can shop for local handicrafts, shawls, woolens, exquisite jewelry etc. here.

Jakhoo Temple

Set amidst the lush green background of the Shivalik hill ranges on Jakhoo Hill, the highest point in Shimla, the Jakhu Temple is an ancient site dedicated to the Hindu god - Hanuman. Jakhu Temple has the world's largest Hanuman statue, which is visible from most parts of Shimla.

Kufri

Kufri, located at a distance of 16km from the main city of Shimla, is a popular tourist destination known for snow-laden peaks, skiing and Kufri Zoo. Travellers have to either hike or take a pony from the parking lot to reach Kufri. Mahasu Peak and Fagu Valley are the main attractions in Kufri but are accessible via pony ride. You can also enjoy go-karting at the Kufri Fun World, which has the highest Go-Karting track in the world. You can come back to the parking lot by a pony and head to the Indira Tourist Park by afternoon after grabbing some lunch. Or you can also head to Kufri Zoo from there.

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Hill Stations near Delhi for Low Budget 5000 INR

Low Budget Hill Station near Delhi

Hey friends, if you are looking for hill stations and your budget, is low and your pocket doesn’t allow to make a plan with friends here are few destinations where you can not only visit these hill stations but you can enjoy with your friends at a very low budget.

The problem we face while planning a tour is its fare to reach there as almost 40% to 50% of total expense is our fare, so we have few destinations where we can easily reach and has easy connectivity to rest part of India.

Check these Low budget Hill stations.

Shimla:

shimla

Shimla is one of the most popular hill stations of India, it’s very near to Delhi, its only 350 km from Delhi. Its one of the best destination for your weekend

Best Way To Reach:

By Bus: 

You can get a bus from Kashmiri gate or by private bus agency to Shimla by road.

By Train:

You can also reach there by train. You can get a train to Kalka and then catch a bus from Kalka to Shimla its approx 96 km which take 2 hours. You can also catch Toy train from Kalka to Shimla. It’s the best way to get there by watching hills and mountains on one side.

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Hotels Prices:

You can get good Hotels as low as 700-800 INR per day.

Sight-Seeing:

For sight-seeing hire a cab and it would take 1400-1500 INR for whole the day , It will take you important places for sight-seeing and drop you to your Hotel .

Manali:

manali

Manali is Approximately 500 Km from Delhi, You can visit one of the most visited hill stations where people visit to see  Snowfall in winter seasons. if you are looking for Low Budget Hill Station near Delhi, this is one of the best option available.

Best Way to reach Manali:

Bus: It would take Approx 14 hours to reach there, In evening catch a bus around 6 -8 Pm you will reach in the next morning around 8- 10 Am. Private Buses are available most of the time which charge 1000-1500 INR.

Train: You have to break the journey, where trains are not available to the nearby station you can reach Chandigarh or Kalka than you have to catch a bus.

Hotel Booking:

You can easily get good hotels at 700 INR starting price. You don’t need AC room as the temperature is normally low here.

Sight-Seeing: 

You can hire a cab, It will charge around 1500 INR which will take you to various sights which are popular. Then will drop you to your hotel.

Nainital:

Low Budget Hill Station near Delhi

 

Nainital is also one of the most popular hill stations in india. It is said that before Independence (India) in summer Britishers used to stay here.

How to Reach:

By Bus or Train:

You can get a bus or train to Kathgoadam. Its 325 Km from Delhi. Which is very pocket-friendly it will hardly take 400-500 train fare.

Hotel Pricing:

You will easily get a good hotel for a starting price of around 700 INR. It will be good to stay around Naini lake as you can have a beautiful view of Naini Lake in the morning. You can also see sunrise and sunset here.

Sight-Seeing:

You can hire a cab which would hardly cost around 1200 and it will take you to all the destinations which are popular in Nainital.

 

You can cover all these places in 2-3 days i.e weekend time, all these places are popular coz people travel in Friday evening spend Saturday and Sunday and come back in Sunday evening, and get back to work on Monday. This list for Low Budget Hill Station near Delhi is prepared by interviewing many people from corporate sectors with experience of 1-3 years where the budget is problem.

Pashupatinath Tour & Travels provide you with all sort of information about holiday destinations and also guide you for these places. We are one of the best travel agents located at Gorakhpur. You can call us at any time at our number +91- 7619-938-418. We organize Solo Tour, group Tours for Nepal and India for places like Muktinath, Kathmandu, Darjeeling, Sikkim, Bhutan.

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