Chandigarh to Shimla Distance

Chandigarh is the capital city of two Indian states: Punjab and Haryana. The city is known for the beautiful artwork planned by the architect Le Corbusier in 1950. With orderly layout sectors, vast green spaces, memorials, museums, lakes and modern avenues, Chandigarh reflects a modern and sophisticated lifestyle. The people of Chandigarh love to enjoy food, nightlife and never miss out on the latest trends. There are many upscale restaurants, cafes, nightclubs and boutiques to give you a good time. Just near the city, Morni Hills, Nahan and Shimla are situated that are frequently visited by locals as well as tourists for weekend getaways.
 
Best Time to Visit
Chandigarh enjoys a favorable climate most of the time of the year. September to March is an ideal time to visit.
 
Places to Visit
Nek Chand Garden and Capitol Complex are architectural masterpieces, Government Museum & Art Gallery is well-loved by history buffs, Sukhna Lake, Pinjore Gardens, Zakir Hussain Rose Garden and Cactus Garden are good for enjoying nature. Chandigarh hosts itself as an ideal place for shopaholics and night-crawlers. There are plenty of high-end showrooms to local designer shops selling everything from international brands to ethnic wear. Sector 17, 22, 35, Azad Hind Market and Manimajra are popular places brimming full with retail showrooms. For best hotels in Chandigarh use Goibibo app.
 
Hotels and Restaurants
One thing this city takes pride in is its love for food. Sector 17, 35, 9, 26 are popular areas full of restaurants, pubs, nightclubs and chain eateries. Delicacies to must-savour are Butter Chicken, Chhole Bhature, Naan Chhole, Dal Makhani, Sarson ka Saag, Chaat and other continental dishes. If you are pondering over where to eat, then Pal Dhaba, Nik Bakers, Whistling Duck, Swagath Restaurant and Shangrila are some of the known dining places from the long list of restaurants. For coffee lovers, Indian Coffee House, Barista, Costa Coffee and Cafe Coffee Day are famous coffee joints in the city.

Chandigarh offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Chandigarh to Luxury Hotels in Chandigarh , Resorts in Chandigarh, from 5 star Chandigarh hotels to service apartments, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like couple friendly hotels in Chandigarh to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Chandigarh, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Chandigarh for stay are Chandigarh Airport, Sector 22, Sector 45, Manimajra and Sector 36. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
 
Transportation
Chandigarh has good connectivity to various international and domestic cities. It serves both domestic flights as well as international flights. Chandigarh Airport (IXC) receives connecting flights from various destinations such as Dubai, Bangkok, Sharjah, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and more. Airlines that operate to and from here are Air India, Spice Jet, IndiGo, Vistara, Air Asia, and more. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. The rail and road routes of Chandigarh are well-developed as well. Chandigarh Railway Station receives trains from various parts of the country. Chandigarh has two interstate bus terminus in Sector 43 and Sector 17 for travelers looking to travel via road. These terminuses receive buses from various North-Indian cities.

The capital city of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla is one of the most visited hill stations of Northern India. The city showcases a magical blend of serenity and buoyancy, with snow-capped Himalayan peaks, lush green valleys, busy markets and vibrant culture. The presence of elite colonial architectural buildings and ancient temples display the historical aspects of the city distinctly.
 
Best Time to Visit
The months from March to June are considered the ideal months to visit this hill station when the weather is pleasant and worth enjoying. From budget to luxury Goibibo has a wide range of Shimla hotels.
 
Places to Visit
Summer Hills, Jakhoo Hills and The Scandal Point Ridge are some of the famous points in Shimla that offer picturesque views that are cherished by nature lovers. The Shimla State Museum, Christ Church, Viceregal Lodge are some of the historical buildings that portray excellent Victorian architecture at its best. Chadwick Falls, Naldehra and Shaily peak, Green Valley and Tara Devi Temple are some of the other interesting tourist spots. The Mall Road and Lakkar Bazzar are the two main local markets where you can shop for Himachal handicraft products, woollen wear, wooden home decor pieces, woven carpets, hats, and some traditional jewellery.
 
Hotels and Restaurants
The Himachali cuisine offers some extremely flavoursome dishes such as Channa Madra, Siddu, Sepu Badi Madra that you must try. Some of the popular restaurants that you can visit are Baljees, The Devicos, Indian Coffee House and The Lutyens Room.
Shimla offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Shimla to Luxury Hotels in Shimla / Resorts in Shimla, from 5 star Shimla hotels to service apartments, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like couple friendly hotels in Shimla to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Shimla, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Shimla for stay are near Shimla Airport, The Mall Road, Main Town, Shoghi and Chotta Shimla. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
 
Transportation
With a well-planned and systematically designed transportation network, the city is accessible from all parts of the country. Located at a distance of 22 km from the main city, the Shimla Airport (SLV) serves domestic flights and streamlines the air connectivity of the city with Delhi. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Shimla Railway Station is also listed as a World Heritage Site and there a few express and passenger trains that operate between Shimla, Kalka and Delhi. Also, there are plenty of state-run HRTC and private buses that connect Shimla with cities like Chandigarh, Kalka, Ambala and other nearby interstate and neighboring state locations.