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Alike can incorporate the Kalka-Shimla journey as an alternative arrival or departure experience in the Shimla itinerary.",["null","__typename",484,"questions",500,"answers",501],"What is Kufri and is it worth visiting from Shimla?","Kufri (2,600 metres) is 16 kilometres from Shimla, approximately 45 minutes by private car. From December to March, snow activities include snow tubing, sledding, and horse riding on snow. The Himalayan Nature Park holds bar-headed geese, Himalayan brown bears, and snow leopards. Kufri also provides the broadest Himalayan panorama accessible from the Shimla area on clear days. Alike includes Kufri as a full-day excursion with private transfer.",["null","__typename",484,"questions",503,"answers",504],"Shimla or Manali-which is better for a holiday?","Shimla suits families with young children, heritage lovers, and first-time Himachal Pradesh visitors-colonial architecture, Mall Road, Kufri, and a gentler pace. Manali suits couples, adventure seekers, and travellers who want dramatic mountain scenery-the Beas River, Solang Valley snow, Rohtang Pass, and 5-Star riverside resorts. Alike combines both in a popular 5-night Shimla-Manali circuit: 2 nights Shimla, drive to Manali, 3 nights Manali.",["null","__typename",484,"questions",506,"answers",507],"Is Shimla good for a couple's holiday?","Yes-The Oberoi Cecil and Wildflower Hall provide the most atmospheric couple experiences in the Himalayas. A private Viceregal Lodge walk, a sunset on the Ridge with Christ Church behind, and a Wildflower Hall dinner with snowline views are experiences suited to couples rather than groups. Alike's Shimla couple package is built around these two properties with evenings designed around the heritage circuit rather than the Mall Road crowds.",["null","__typename",484,"questions",509,"answers",510],"How do I reach Shimla from Delhi or Mumbai?","From Delhi, fly to Chandigarh (45 minutes) and Alike arranges the private chauffeur for the 2.5-hour mountain drive to Shimla. From Mumbai, fly to Chandigarh (2 hours) and connect by road. The Kalka-Shimla toy train (5 hours from Kalka, 35km from Chandigarh) is an alternative arrival included as an experience in some Alike packages. Door-to-door from Delhi is approximately 4-5 hours including the Chandigarh connection.",["null","__typename",484,"questions",512,"answers",513],"How do I book a Shimla holiday package with Alike?","Browse Alike's Shimla holiday packages, select a package, and click \"Reserve from Rs 999\". A non-refundable token locks your dates. 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