Is Shimla toy train open now?

Unesco heritage site since 2008 The train services on the route were first suspended in March last year after the Covid-19 outbreak only to be restored in October 2020. The journey on the Kalka-Shimla toy train is said to be one of the most scenic railway rides.

How can I book Kalka to Shimla toy train Quora?

There are 15 stations between Kalka and Shimla, the major ones being Solan, Kandaghat, Shoghi etc. You can Log in to IRCTC website and book one from any of the above stations to Shimla. Most of the times, you can directly go to Kalka railway station and get a ticket for the next train, if it’s not peak season/time.

Where can I get toy train from Kalka to Shimla?

You can book a ticket for the Kalka-Shimla Toy Train at a railway station counter or online. For heritage carriage trains – Shivalik Queen and Shivalik Palace – you can opt for the special packages offered on the IRCTC website.

Which Shimla toy train is best?

Kalka
The best Kalka to Shimla toy train which operates in this line is Shivalik Deluxe Express which starts in the early morning from Kalka as it covers various points and scenic beauty in between which can allow you to click some best of the pictures in the middle.

Is Himalayan Queen a toy train?

The Northern Railways will be restarting the seven-coach Himalayan Queen toy train on the Shimla-Kalka heritage railway track from October 15, more than seven months after rail services were suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It was declared as a World Heritage Railway Line by UNESCO in 2008.

What is the net worth of Shimla toy train?

Worth The extra Time To Reach Simla. It’s well worth the extra time (6-7 hours rather than 3 by road), even if you have the feeling at the end that you are glad to get off and stretch your legs. The next day and for the rest of your life, you’ll be happy that you did it.

Is luggage allowed in toy train?

The toy train has very limited storage under the seat. One large luggage will accommodate two seats. The overhead compartment is a tight squeeze that will hold two backpacks barely.

Can we carry luggage in toy train?

It is difficult to accommodate big luggage is small coach of toy train. Anyway, tourist needs to adjust the space themselves. over a year ago. We did not take luggage.

How to book Kalka Shimla train tickets online?

Toy train advance bookings can be done online through a number of websites. IRCTC, a government undertaking of the Indian Railways is the nodal agency for all online ticket bookings of Kalka Shimla trains. Tickets can also be booked from affiliate websites of IRCTC.

What is the best time to book toy train in Shimla?

Kalka Shimla toy train bookings open only one month in advance, not like other trains which open two months in advance. Bookings have to be done in advance especially in summer and winter, as large numbers of tourists are pouring in. During Dussehra holidays, Christmas Eve and New Year, there is so much rush, it’s better to book your ticket early.

How do I book a train ticket online in India?

Step 1: Go to the IRCTC website. Step 2: Register yourself on the website. Step 3: Click on the link ‘plan my travel’. Step 5: Fill in other details like the travel date, type of ticket you want. Step 6: After you have examined the availability of the desired coach and train, click on’Book Ticket’.

How to book toy train tickets for Dussehra holidays?

During Dussehra holidays, Christmas Eve, and New Year, there is so much rush, it’s better to book your ticket early. The service is available seven days a week. Toy train advance bookings can be done anywhere in India via online through Indian Railways official ticket booking website IRCTC.