Delhi To Shimla Road Travel in Just 6 Hours

Producer:Mehak Pal Editor: Manuj Yadav

Shimla, the Queen of Hills, is covered with snow and looks amazing in winter. It is a popular tourist destination to witness snowfall.

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Currently, the commute between Delhi to Shimla is around 345 kilometers and the travel time is over 7 hours.

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With the construction of the new Himalayan Expressway, the travel time between Delhi and Shimla will be cut down significantly.

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The Himalayan Expressway is a 27.5 kilometers long stretch between the Shivaliks, and connects three states Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab.

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This expressway is a major connecting point being a part of the Chandigarh-Shimla Expressway and will cut down the travel time between Delhi and Shimla by over one hour.

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With the new expressway, the travel time between the two cities will be around 5.5 to 6 hours.

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The Himalayan Expressway connects several towns to Himachal Pradesh such as Zirakpur in Punjab and Panchkula in Haryana.

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Once the expressway is completed, travellers can reach Shimla from Delhi in just 6 hours.

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