Delhi to Shimla Taxi Service
The former British summer capital, reached via Chandigarh and then a winding climb into the Shivalik hills.
Fare estimate based on current Delhi outstation rates — see exactly how it's calculated on the outstation fares guide. Your final fare is confirmed before booking.
Shimla's Mall Road and Ridge are still the heart of the town, with the Christ Church and the toy-train Kalka–Shimla railway line as the enduring colonial-era landmarks. Jakhu Temple, on the highest point in town, adds a short hike and views over the valley.
Unlike the Dehradun-corridor hill stations, the road to Shimla is unchanged and genuinely mountainous for the last stretch beyond Chandigarh, so the drive still takes the better part of a day each way.
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From ₹12,900 · round trip
Estimated for SUV / MUV. We recommend an SUV/MUV for the mountain stretch beyond Chandigarh. Tolls, permits and any driver allowance are extra — your exact fare is confirmed with you before the trip is booked.
Delhi to Shimla — FAQs
Around 7 to 8 hours for roughly 340 km — the first stretch to Chandigarh is quick, but the final climb into the hills is slower going.
Most riders manage it in one day with an early start, but breaking the return trip with a night in Chandigarh is a comfortable option if you're not in a hurry.
It's not mandatory, but we recommend one — the hill roads have sharper bends than the highway portion, and an SUV handles them more comfortably.
Yes — multi-day hire with the vehicle and driver based in Shimla for local sightseeing is one of our regular outstation packages.