Narkanda is a small, picturesque town based in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Perched at an altitude of 8884 feet on the Hindustan Tibet road (NH 22), it stands surrounded by the Shivalik ranges of Himalayas. Situated amidst fragrant pine forests, Narkanda is frequented by tourists in winters, as it is a very popular ski resort. An awe-inspiring view of the snow-clad Himalayan peaks is another feature that the place is most famous for. It is located at a distance of 406 km from Delhi and 64 km from Shimla. In the following lines, we have provided information on how to reach Narkanda.Traveling to Narkanda
By Air
The nearest airport from Narkanda is the Jubbarhatti Airport, which is located at a distance of 87 km. Jagsons Airlines provides the maximum flights between Shimla and the rest of India, including Chandigarh and Delhi. Indian Airlines, Jet Air and Kingfisher Airlines also provide services to the aiport.
By Rail
The nearest broad gauge railway station is Kalka, at a distance of 152 km from Narkanda. It is well connected with the key cities of India, like Chandigarh, Shimla and Delhi, by regular train services. From there, taxis are easily available for reaching Narkanda. Hiring a taxi will cost you somewhere around Rs 2,200-2,500.
By Road
Shimla forms the major road link near Narkanda. There is no shortage of state run buses from Shimla, to most of the key cities in and around Himachal Pradesh. From Shimla, it's just 2 hrs drive to Narkanda and private taxis can also be hired. A drive from New Delhi will take over 8 hours. You have to follow the NH1 route to Ambala and then NH 22 to Narkanda.
