Shimla - Kalka Toy Train

The famous toy train ride is a must-experience for every tourist visiting Shimla. Included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, this travel ride is meant to add fun to your journey to Shimla. This train takes you through some of the magnificent landscapes settled amongst the mountains and greenery all around, crossing more than 100s of tunnels and 800s of bridges respectively. 

The toy train hails from Kalka to Shimla and vice versa. From Shimla, the train journey begins from Shimla Railway Station and arrives at Kalka Railway Station. In between, it also halts at Shoghi, one of the beautiful hill stations to be situated. You can visit Shoghi during your Shimla itinerary if you don't want to see till Kalka, and can explore its attractions including majestic waterfalls and ancient temples and monuments, while going through the charismatic natural vistas it has to offer, enjoying a short trip, and later return to Shimla via HRTC bus or any rented cab, available in Shoghi. For more information visit https://erail.in/trains-between-stations/shimla-SML/shoghi-SGS to know about Shimla to Shoghi through toy trains.

The toy train ride concludes to take five and a half hours of duration to complete the journey, covering a distance of 96 km from Shimla to Kalka. It is advisable to book your tickets in advance, to enjoy this ride as the reservations get filled up fast. You can also book the tickets online from the official app of IRCTC.

Toy Trains available Shimla - Kalka:

• Rail Motor Car toy train (72452) 

DEPARTURE - 04.25 PM from Shimla

ARRIVAL - 09.35 PM at Kalka

• Shivalik Deluxe Express (52452) 

DEPARTURE - 05:50 PM from Shimla

ARRIVAL - 10:30 PM at Kalka 

• Himalayan Queen train (52456) 

DEPARTURE - 10:40 AM from Shimla

ARRIVAL - 04:10 PM at Kalka 

Seating arrangements:

Various types of seating arrangements are available such as - First Class, Second Class, Vistadome, and General Class. The prices of any selected seating arrangement can vary depending on the type of train. For more information about the seating arrangements, the type of train, and timings, visit the official app or website of IRCTC. https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search 

For more information about the Toy Train Ride, you can visit: https://shimlatourism.co.in/kalka-shimla-toy-train