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How to Travel Around Himachal Pradesh During Tour

Travel jagdish prajapat 28 October 2018

Himachal Pradesh has always been always one of the most visited places in India. And, it’s the snow-covered majestic mountains, beautiful hamlets, valleys, relaxing vacation vibes, trekking, and more stunning spots that make it a lively place. Since all these play a great role in attracting tourists here, the state has amazing transport facilities too. Making it easy for people to travel across Himachal Pradesh, there are more than one modes to reach different destinations in Himachal. Following are the most popular ways to travel around Himachal Pradesh conveniently and comfortably.

By Train

The train tracks in the state offer comfortable journey and captivating views which you should not miss in such beautiful natural setting. It’s the mountainous terrain making it hard to cross trains from all the spaces but you can travel in the Kangra Valley Railway. It is the major railway serving Himachal Pradesh which covers the distance from Pathankot (Punjab) to Jogindernagar (Himachal). Taking nearly 8 hours, the train arrives in Himachal Pradesh. Besides, there’s Kalka Shimla journey you shouldn’t miss in Himachal state for a relishing travel time. Book early tickets and check current train status beforehand to enjoy the journey to the fullest. The trains have limited coverage of the region of the state. For an expanded and complete coverage of Himachal Pradesh, you can consider travelling via airplanes.

By Air

Experience a smooth and safe journey to Himachal Pradesh via planes. The three airports of Himachal Pradesh are:

  • Dharamsala Airport or Kangra Airport (Gaggal-near Kangra)
  • Kullu-Manali Airport (Bhuntar)
  • Shimla Airport (Jubbarhatti-13.6 km from Shimla).

These airports of the state offer services via regular flights connecting travellers with all the major cities of the nation. It also has many stops you can consider going. Besides, the taxi services outside airports run on a daily basis giving a hassle free ride to you. Note: plane transports mostly don’t work during winters due to harsh weather conditions.

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By Road

Travelling across Himachal is best through roads which are connected to the major cities of India. It is even better than taking erratic flights. Taking a cab or bus is far more easy, efficient, and affordable here. You can start from Delhi that too during daytime to easily pass the challenging roads in the routes. It is advisable to consider the weather before planning your vacation to the place. Especially during monsoon and winter seasons, there are higher chances of landslides and snowfall. So plan accordingly.

Travelling through Bus

A bus is a convenient and cheaper way to enter and travel around Himachal Pradesh. The Himachal Tourism and Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) offers a wide variety of bus transports including AC Sleeper, Volvo AC Sleeper, AC Seater, Non-AC Sleeper, and more. Fleet buses run between Delhi or nearby places to Himachal Pradesh. Most of the people consider this because buses here are having a wide network and connectivity around the state. Note that, you are going to have a bumpy ride on the amazing mountainous regions.

Travelling through Car

Another great option to travel around Himachal is by car. Many people would love to drive by themselves through various areas of India when it comes to vacation times. For such people, even the Himachal has smooth and easy routes of 19 state highways and 8 national highways. Choose a car for travelling around Himachal Pradesh in your own way.

Himachal is an amazing state offering the most beautiful locations and adventurous spots to travellers. Consider the option which suits your desires and comfort level and head to Himachal Pradesh to collect the best memories from the best place of India. Be it a train or bus, you are for sure going to remember the stunning locations, humble people, and lots of adventures.

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