A 365 km bike trip from Delhi to Shimla in two days. Day one runs up NH44 past the Murthal dhabas and Karnal, then climbs NH5 from Parwanoo through Solan. Day two is for Shimla itself: Jakhoo Temple, the Ridge, Mall Road, the Viceregal Lodge and Lakkar Bazaar. Central Shimla's sealed roads are closed to private vehicles, so plan your parking. Best from March to June and September to November, with fuel at about ₹1,100.
Leave before sunrise to clear Delhi traffic and head north on NH44 (GT Karnal Road). Fuel up before leaving the city.
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Parathas with white butter and tea at one of Murthal's famous highway dhabas.
50 km
A short stop at Karna Lake, just off NH44, to stretch and refuel.
125 km
Lunch around Zirakpur, then take the Kalka road towards Parwanoo. Fill the tank here before the hills.
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The climb starts at Parwanoo. The four-lane NH5 up to Solan is fast but carries heavy truck traffic.
300 km
Check in and park the bike for the evening.
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Take the ropeway or walk up Jakhoo Hill to the giant Hanuman statue and views over Shimla. Watch your glasses and phone: the monkeys here snatch them.
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Walk the Ridge past Christ Church and along Mall Road. This part of town is on foot only.
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Try siddu or a Himachali dham thali at one of the restaurants off Mall Road.
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Ride out to the Viceregal Lodge on Observatory Hill, now the Indian Institute of Advanced Study, for a guided tour.
5 km
End the day in Lakkar Bazaar, Shimla's wooden-handicraft market, for souvenirs.
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