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Shimla
The former summer capital of British India perched on a ridge with colonial architecture, the Mall Road promenade, and a heritage toy train.
37 km · about 45 min drive
Himachal Pradesh, India · Asia
Kālka sits on the route: 10 minutes from Pinjaur, 37km from Shimla.
Kālka is a town located in Himachal Pradesh, India. With a population of 34,134, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kālka sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kālka to your route.
The Kalka–Shimla Railway is a 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow-gauge railway in North India which traverses a mostly mountainous route from Kalka to Shimla. It is known for its scenic views of the surrounding hills and villages. The railway was built under the direction of Herbert Septimus Harington between 1898 and 1903 toRead more
connect Shimla, the summer capital of India during the British Raj, with the rest of the Indian rail system.
Its early locomotives were manufactured by Sharp, Stewart and Company. Larger locomotives were introduced, which were manufactured by the Hunslet Engine Company. Diesel and diesel-hydraulic locomotives began operation in 1955 and 1970, respectively.
On 8 July 2008, UNESCO added the Kalka–Shimla Railway to the mountain railways of India World Heritage Site.
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Kālka is located in Himachal Pradesh, India, Asia. The coordinates are 30.8398 latitude, 76.9407 longitude.
Kālka has a population of approximately 34,134 people, making it a town in India.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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The former summer capital of British India perched on a ridge with colonial architecture, the Mall Road promenade, and a heritage toy train.
37 km · about 45 min drive
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The archetypal GT Road highway dhaba near Ambala Cantt station, founded by a Partition refugee family in 1949 and famous for mutton and chicken curry eaten off steel plates by long-haul drivers.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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