Is the Kalka to Shimla road safe for driving?
The Kalka to Shimla road (85 km) is a winding mountain road with over 100 hairpin bends rising from 650m to 2,200m altitude. It is safe when driven carefully but requires an experienced mountain driver. The road can be slippery in monsoon (July-September) and icy in winter (December-January). Speed limits are strict — 30–40 kmph in mountain sections. Overtaking is risky in many sections. The famous Shimla Toy Train (UNESCO Heritage) runs parallel on this route. EZPZ Taxi uses hill-experienced drivers for Shimla trips — call +91-9871121217.
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The Kalka to Shimla road (85 km) is a winding mountain road with over 100 hairpin bends rising from 650m to 2,200m altitude. It is safe when driven carefully but requires an experienced mountain driver. The road can be slippery in monsoon (July-September) and icy in winter (December-January). Speed limits are strict — 30–40 kmph in mountain sections. Overtaking is risky in many sections. The famous Shimla Toy Train (UNESCO Heritage) runs parallel on this route. EZPZ Taxi uses hill-experienced drivers for Shimla trips — call +91-9871121217.
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